Facilities Manager
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
7 September 2026
Posted 3 Sep 2026
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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
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…