Property Manager

School: Waverley Christian College; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Staff discounts

Paid parental leave

Flexible work opportunities

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Waverley Christian College is seeking a full-time Property Manager to lead the college’s facilities and grounds at Narre Warren South. You will ensure safety, maintenance, and suitability of spaces to support learning and community, with start in December 2026.

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing complex sites, a proven people leadership track record, and a strong commitment to Christian education values and school operations.

Qualifications

• Experience managing facilities, grounds, and maintenance of a complex site; school setting preferred.
• Proven people leader, able to build relationships with staff, contractors and providers.
• Strong focus on safety, compliance and quality in daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of the College’s facilities and grounds.
• Ensure facilities are safe, well-maintained and equipped to support learning and community.
• Coordinate maintenance, planning, communication, compliance and day-to-day operations.
• Support the life and mission of the College through effective management of spaces and resources.

Skills

Facilities management

People leadership

Safety & compliance

Technology & admin systems

Organisational skills

Tools

School administration systems

Job description

18d ago , from Christian Schools Australia

Waverley Christian College is a forward thinking and culturally diverse Christian co-educational school from Kinder to Year 12. We have been providing students with a quality Christian educational experience for over 45 years. With campuses in Wantirna South and Narre Warren South, Waverley Christian College has an enrolment of over 2400 students with 400 staff across both campuses in 2026.

Based at our Narre Warren South campus, this full-time Property Manager position offers the opportunity to provide leadership and oversight of the College’s facilities and grounds, ensuring they are safe, well-maintained, and equipped to support the life and mission of the College. The role will commence in December 2026.

This role will suit an experienced people leader who takes satisfaction in creating a safe, well-cared-for environment that operates effectively. You will be motivated by the opportunity to bring together and steward the people, spaces, resources, and services that support learning and community, making a tangible contribution to the daily operations of the College.

You are an ideal candidate if you:

• Have experience in managing facilities, grounds, and maintenance of a complex site, balancing long-term planning with day-to-day needs. Experience working in a school environment will be highly regarded.
• Have experience as a people leader, building positive relationships, and working collaboratively with staff, contractors, and service providers, to ensure the College community is well supported and served.
• Are highly organised and able to balance multiple priorities while maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance, and quality.
• Are confident using technology and administrative systems to coordinate maintenance, support planning, communication, compliance, and effective management of day-to-day operations.
• Are able to show a commitment to the values and ethos of Christian education.
• Are willing to get involved in all aspects of the College’s programs and opportunities.

Some of the benefits of working at Waverley Christian College include:

• A range of salary packaging options
• School fees discounts for staff whose children attend the school (after 12 months)
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible work opportunities
• Career and leadership professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Friendly and collegial community to work with
• School aged children enrolled at WCC may be able to access free before and after school library supervision (time/space limits apply)

All potential employees will be required to comply with the College’s Child Safety Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, and Student Wellbeing Policy. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. You will be expected to contribute proactively to a culture of child safety at the College.

Enquiries: (03) 8765 7***

Quoting job number: 2026046

Waverley Christian College is committed to protecting the interests and safety of our students. We have zero tolerance for child abuse. All staff are responsible for the safety, care, and wellbeing of children.