School Facilities & Grounds Manager

Government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Melbourne Secondary College is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee buildings and grounds, coordinating maintenance, ground works, and external contractors. You will supervise staff, develop procedures, and apply building-system technologies to support safe, efficient operations.

The role requires coordinating daily tasks, OH&S oversight, and delivering high-standard maintenance across facilities while aligning with the college values and strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating maintenance and ground works.
• Ability to supervise support staff and develop procedures/guidelines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Technical knowledge relevant to building systems and technology used in facilities.
• Ability to advise management and support professional learning.
• Willingness to uphold the college's values and work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and undertake daily maintenance tasks to ensure smooth operation.
• Monitor, report and address OH&S issues across the college.
• Ensure high-standard workmanship for durability and sustainability.
• Induct tradespersons working on college grounds.
• Manage physical maintenance of buildings and grounds (furniture, carpentry, locks, doors, windows).
• Liaise with contractors and external stakeholders for maintenance/ground works.
• Organise repairs and servicing.
• Maintain maintenance database with accurate data.
• Ensure essential safety measures are maintained and compliant.
• Additional tasks as assigned by Principal and Business Manager.

Skills

Maintenance coordination

Ground works coordination

Staff supervision

Procedures & guidelines

Communication (oral/written)

Building systems technology

Job description

Port Melbourne Secondary College is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee buildings and grounds, coordinating maintenance, ground works, and external contractors. You will supervise staff, develop procedures, and apply building-system technologies to support safe, efficient operations.

The role requires coordinating daily tasks, OH&S oversight, and delivering high-standard maintenance across facilities while aligning with the college values and strategic goals.