School Ops & Safety Lead (OHS/Policy)

Victorian Government; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaayip-Yagila Primary School in Melbourne's northern suburbs seeks an Operations, OHS and Policy Manager to ensure safe, compliant and efficient day-to-day operations. This role coordinates health and safety, facilities, and policy documentation across the school.

Working with the Principal, Business Manager and external providers, you will manage risk, timetabling, assets, and compliance reporting, aligning processes with Department of Education requirements.

Qualifications

• SC1 Demonstrated high-level ability to perform, implement and coordinate the daily organisational and administrative procedures that support the efficient operation of Gaayip-Yagila Primary School.
• SC2 Demonstrated ability to work independently, flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team to ensure the continuous and efficient operation of the school environment, and to work proactively and creatively to improve work systems and processes.
• SC3 Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication skills and well-developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate effectively and sensitively with staff, students, parents, external providers and members of the wider school community.
• SC4 Well-developed organisational and planning skills, including the ability to manage time effectively, meet deadlines, establish priorities and implement procedures and guidelines relating to the work area.
• SC5 Demonstrated knowledge and practical application of information and communication technologies to support school operations and compliance, including systems such as OHS, AIMS, and timetabling programs.
• SC6 A demonstrated commitment to professional learning, continuous improvement and the ongoing development of knowledge and skills relevant to the role.

Responsibilities

• The Operations and Administration: Maintain and update daily operational systems, schedules, and school procedures to support the effective running of school programs.
• Manage whole-school functions, including timetabling, excursions, and events, ensuring adherence to DE policies and school procedures.
• Liaise with staff, contractors, and service providers to support maintenance, facilities, and resource management processes.
• Manage and monitor school assets and equipment through systems such as CASES21, AIMS, and related registers.
• Manage the allocation of replacement teachers to cover classes of staff absent due to illness, camps, excursions, incursions, yard duty changes, and other covers for events.

Job description

Gaayip-Yagila Primary School in Melbourne's northern suburbs seeks an Operations, OHS and Policy Manager to ensure safe, compliant and efficient day-to-day operations. This role coordinates health and safety, facilities, and policy documentation across the school.

Working with the Principal, Business Manager and external providers, you will manage risk, timetabling, assets, and compliance reporting, aligning processes with Department of Education requirements.