School Grounds & Facilities Specialist

Government schools; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaayip-Yagila Primary School is seeking a multi-skilled Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Officer to care for outdoor spaces and school buildings in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The role covers gardening, grounds upkeep, minor building work, and coordinating with contractors, with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and supporting a safe learning environment.

Attending to daily maintenance tasks and contributing to schedules and plans, you will work under the Operations, OHS and Policy Manager,

Qualifications

• Role requires a multi-skilled individual to handle gardening, grounds maintenance and basic building upkeep.
• Experience in school grounds or public facilities maintenance is advantageous.
• Commitment to safety, and ability to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape and seasonal garden duties.
• Coordinate maintenance of school buildings and equipment.
• Support minor project development on grounds and buildings.
• Assist with safety compliance and liaise with contractors.
• Move furniture and equipment as needed.
• Contribute to keeping grounds safe and accessible.
• Support grounds schedules in collaboration with leadership.

Skills

Gardening

Maintenance

OH&S awareness

Teamwork

Education

Trades qualifications desirable

Job description

Gaayip-Yagila Primary School is seeking a multi-skilled Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Officer to care for outdoor spaces and school buildings in Melbourne's northern suburbs. The role covers gardening, grounds upkeep, minor building work, and coordinating with contractors, with a strong focus on safety, teamwork, and supporting a safe learning environment.

Attending to daily maintenance tasks and contributing to schedules and plans, you will work under the Operations, OHS and Policy Manager,