Facilities Manager

Melbourne High School · South Yarra, VIC

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

General

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Closing date

7 September 2026

4 days left

Posted 3 Sep 2026

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About Melbourne High School

Year range

9-12

School staff (FTE)

135.9

104.5 teaching · 31.4 non-teaching

Students per teacher

13.4:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

1,402

Language other than English

86%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

Selection Criteria

KSC1 Demonstrated experience managing facilities, buildings, grounds, assets and maintenance programs in a complex environment, including the ability to work collaboratively with the Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) and support large-scale building, restoration, relocation or capital works projects

KSC2 Demonstrated knowledge of relevant OHS, essential services, contractor induction, child safety and compliance requirements, with the ability to identify risks, maintain accurate records and ensure appropriate follow-up actions are completed.

KSC3 Demonstrated project management capability, including the capacity to coordinate staff, contractors and service providers, prepare scopes of work, manage timelines, monitor delivery against agreed standards

KSC4 Demonstrated high-level communication, initiative and practical problem-solving skills, including the ability to provide advice to school leadership, liaise professionally with staff, contractors and external partners, and exercise sound judgement with limited day-to-day supervision.

Role

The Facilities Manager is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operation, maintenance, safety and presentation of the School¿s buildings, grounds and physical assets. As an ES 1-4 position, the role operates with a high level of independence within school policies and procedures, providing practical advice to school leadership on maintenance priorities, compliance, contractors and facilities risks.

Melbourne High School is a heritage-listed campus requiring careful stewardship of significant buildings and ground…

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