Facilities Operation Coordinator

Kent Street Senior High School; Town of Kensington; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution in Kensington is seeking a Facilities Operation Coordinator to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, oversee maintenance, coordinate with contractors, and manage compliance with health and safety standards. This full-time permanent position offers an opportunity to contribute to a diverse and inclusive school community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated considerable skills and experience in coordinating facilities, fleet management, procurement, and asset management.
• Demonstrated considerable knowledge of and experience in the application of legislation, policies, and guidelines related to contract, fleet, facilities, asset management and Work Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, clean, and welcoming school environment.
• Oversee cleaning and gardening staff.
• Coordinate maintenance and facilities projects with contractors and stakeholders.
• Support implementation of security systems.
• Manage asset and maintenance strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Organization skills

Knowledge of legislation

Experience in facilities management

Job description

Facilities Operation Coordinator Branch : Kent Street Senior High School Division : Independent Public School - South Metropolitan Education Region Salary : Level 4, $95,782 - $100,526 per annum (pro‑rate) (PSCA 2024) Work Type : Permanent - Full Time FTE : Location : Kensington Closing Date : 2025-12-24 4 : 30 PM

This is a permanent full‑time position commencing Term 1, 2026

Kent Street Senior High School (SHS) aims to empower students to achieve through innovative teaching and mutual respect. Through our motto of ‘Courage to Achieve', we focus on our values of Respect, Resilience and Responsibility for the ultimate benefit of our students.

Kent Street SHS, located within 5 kilometres of the Perth CBD, is a proud Independent Public School. We cater for a diverse clientele, some who travel great distances to engage in our Approved Specialist Programs or reside at the Rotary Residential College located onsite. We also work as part of the Curtin Education Community to actively engage our local primary schools in the Victoria Park area, with the ultimate aim being that Kent Street becomes their recognised and respected secondary school of choice.

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The Role

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Facilities Operation Coordinator with exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills. This role is pivotal in ensuring our school environment remains safe, clean, and welcoming for students, staff, and the wider community.

Reporting to the Manager Corporate Services, the successful applicant will oversee cleaning and gardening staff, coordinate maintenance and facilities projects with contractors and stakeholders, support the implementation of security systems, manage asset and maintenance strategies, and ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety standards.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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Eligibility

To work with us, you must :

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1 : Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.

Step 2 : Attach your documents

Your application should include :

• A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• A two (2) page statement addressing the following selection criteria (1 & 2) as outlined in the attached JDF
• Demonstrated considerable skills and experience in coordinating facilities, fleet management, procurement and asset management.
• Demonstrated considerable knowledge of and experience in the application of legislation, policies and guidelines related to contract, fleet, facilities, asset management and Work Health and Safety.

All selection criteria will be assessed throughout the selection process.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

Advertised Vacancy Number : IPS / SS1019020

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.