School Facilities Manager: Buildings & Grounds Lead

Department of Education Victoria; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Education Victoria invites applications for the Facilities Manager role at Port Melbourne VIC. This senior position manages buildings and grounds, coordinates contractors and audits, and supports day‑to‑day operations within a dynamic school environment.

The successful candidate will lead maintenance planning, OH&S compliance, and data management while ensuring high standards of durability and safety across facilities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience coordinating maintenance and ground works.
• Demonstrated capacity to supervise the work of other support staff and develop procedures.
• Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills.
• Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position, including the use of technology to manage building systems.
• Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management regarding the work area.
• Willingness to embrace the college's values and work positively in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, organising and undertaking daily maintenance tasks to ensure smooth operation of the college.
• Monitor, report and undertake prevention maintenance and OH&S issues around the college.
• Ensure all tasks are produced to a high standard for durability and sustainability.
• Provide induction for all trade persons working on college grounds.
• Manage the physical maintenance of college buildings and grounds, including repairs to furniture, minor carpentry, and maintenance of doors, locks and fixtures.
• Liaise with contractors and external stakeholders for maintenance tasks and repairs.
• Organise repairs and servicing; maintain maintenance database; ensure safety measures are compliant.
• Additional tasks as assigned by the Principal and Business Manager.

Skills

Maintenance coordination

Staff supervision

Communication

Building systems knowledge

Management advice

Collaboration & values

Job description

Department of Education Victoria invites applications for the Facilities Manager role at Port Melbourne VIC. This senior position manages buildings and grounds, coordinates contractors and audits, and supports day‑to‑day operations within a dynamic school environment.

The successful candidate will lead maintenance planning, OH&S compliance, and data management while ensuring high standards of durability and safety across facilities.