Facilities Manager

South Melbourne Primary School · Southbank, VIC

Employment

Full time, Fixed term

Subject

General

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Primary

Closing date

20 July 2026

4 days left

Posted 16 Jul 2026

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About South Melbourne Primary School

Enrolment

502

Total students

51%

Boys

49%

Girls

Staffing

41.6

Teaching FTE

10.5

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,144

ICSEA value

94th percentile · Higher SES

Diversity

71%

EAL/D Background

1%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Selection Criteria

Each applicant must address the below selection criteria:

  1. Demonstrated experience managing facilities, contractors, and OHS compliance within a school or similar multi-site environment, including engaging and coordinating contractors, conducting inductions and risk assessments, and ensuring works are completed safely and to a high standard.
  2. Sound technical knowledge and hands-on proficiency in general maintenance, minor building repairs, and grounds/gardening work, with skills in the use of relevant tools and equipment, and the physical capacity to carry out a hands-on role.
  3. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain systems (e.g. databases/registers) to track cyclic maintenance, compliance, repairs, and contractor performance.
  4. Capacity to manage minor projects and works on site, prioritising competing demands and driving tasks through to completion, while remaining mindful of OHS practices and protocols.
  5. Strong organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Additional Notes:

  1. Please provide (a) Cover Letter, (b) CV and (c) KSC in a single PDF Document.
  2. There is limited paid parking nearby and the School is more readily accessible via public transport.
  3. Any Visa conditions must be declared in the original written application.

 

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