Temporary Property Administration Officer

Ravenswood School for Girls; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ravenswood School for Girls in Sydney is seeking a highly organised Temporary Property Administration Officer to join the Property Department during a maternity leave cover. This role coordinates deliveries, procurement and contractor compliance, supports maintenance activities and property projects, and helps ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the school's facilities, grounds and buildings.

Working with the Office Manager and Maintenance Manager, the successful candidate will engage with

Qualifications

• Experience in property administration or facilities coordination.
• Good knowledge of WHS requirements and contractor compliance processes.
• A current driver’s licence is required; an OH&S qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate deliveries, procurement and contractor compliance.
• Support maintenance activities, property projects and school events.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations of Ravenswood's facilities, grounds and buildings.
• Collaborate with the Property Office Manager, Maintenance Manager and Director of Operational Services.

Skills

Property administration

Facilities coordination

WHS compliance

Driver's licence

OH&S training

Job description

Temporary Property Administration Officer

• Temporary Full-Time Position (Maternity Leave Cover)

Ravenswood is a Uniting Church K-12 day and boarding school for girls located on Sydney's North Shore. Ravenswood offers both the HSC and the IB Diploma Programme as well as the PYP in the Junior School. It is a school where students enjoy outstanding academic success supported by innovative teaching practices that are underpinned by a whole school approach to Positive Education.

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Property Administration Officer to join our Property Department at Ravenswood. This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys working across a range of administrative and operational responsibilities and takes pride in ensuring the smooth running of a busy school environment.

From coordinating deliveries, procurement and contractor compliance to supporting maintenance activities, property projects and school events, you will play an important role in the day-to-day operations of the school's facilities, grounds and buildings. Working closely with the Property Office Manager, Maintenance Manager and Director of Operational Services, you will help ensure property-related tasks are coordinated efficiently and completed to a high standard.

In this role, you will work collaboratively with a diverse range of stakeholders, contribute to property projects and support the ongoing development and maintenance of the school's campus.

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a property administration, facilities coordination, operations coordination or project administration role, preferably within a large-scale facility such as a school, hotel or commercial environment.
• Experience coordinating contractors, maintenance activities, procurement or property-related projects.
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements and contractor compliance processes.
• A current driver's licence.
• An Occupational Health and Safety qualification or relevant WHS training will be highly regarded
  

Skills, Knowledge and Attributes

• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills.
• Strong administrative, documentation and coordination skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
• Effective communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to liaise professionally with contractors, suppliers, staff and the wider school community.
• The ability to coordinate multiple tasks, prioritise competing deadlines and follow matters through to completion.
• Experience with purchasing, procurement, goods receipt, record keeping and financial reconciliation.
• The ability to maintain accurate registers, records and compliance documentation.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, process improvement and the efficient coordination of property operations.
• The ability to work independently under pressure and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• A flexible, friendly and positive disposition, with a willingness to assist with a broad range of operational and administrative tasks.

Ravenswood is a Uniting Church IB World School.