Property Manager

Independentschools; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Staff discounts

Parental leave

Flexible work

Wellbeing programs

Leadership development

Employee assistance program

Friendly community

Library supervision

Job summary

Waverley Christian College in Narre Warren South is seeking a full-time Property Manager to lead facilities, grounds and maintenance across a large campus, ensuring safety, compliance and an environment conducive to learning.

You will oversee planning, work with contractors and staff, and embrace Christian ethos while delivering reliable day-to-day operations on a safe, well-cared-for campus.

Qualifications

• Experience managing facilities, grounds and maintenance of a large school site.
• Experience as a people leader, building relationships with staff, contractors and service providers.
• Strong focus on safety, compliance and quality in daily operations.
• Comfort with technology and administrative systems for maintenance planning and communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities, grounds and maintenance across the campus to ensure safety and readiness for learning.
• Coordinate with contractors, suppliers and staff to deliver planned maintenance and capital projects.
• Monitor compliance with safety policies and legal obligations, reporting and rectifying issues.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and contribute to long-term space planning and improvements.

Skills

Facilities management

People leadership

Safety compliance

Maintenance planning

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

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
• Wellbeing initiatives
• 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.

A Working with Children’s Check, and a Police Check less than three months old are mandatory prior to being hired.

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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.