Facilities/Maintenance Manager

Government schools

Overview

Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3

Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management

Location: Melbourne - Western suburbs

Reference: 1547563

Selection Criteria

KSC 1 Demonstrated ability to carry out a physical role, with demonstrated gardening/handyperson aptitude and experience.

KSC 2 Demonstrated ability to efficiently manage and maintain grounds and gardens and complete grounds works as required within a school environment. Skills in the use of tools/technical equipment as relevant to the position.

KSC3 Demonstrated technical knowledge, expertise and proficiency in minor repairs and maintenance to the interior and exterior of buildings within a school environment. Skills in the use of tools/technical equipment as relevant to the position.

KSC 4 The capacity to be directed to support minor projects.

KSC 5 Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work independently to maintain the school buildings and grounds.

KSC 6 Demonstrated ability to work with and colloborate with the Maintenance Manager to support student learning programs.

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 1-3 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.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include but is not limited to:

• Assist with general grounds and maintenance tasks as required, including:

• Maintaining all grass areas including mowing, trimming, edging and spraying
• Establishing/maintaining garden beds.
• Mulching and watering.

• Undertake general maintenance and minor building works
• Checking the school grounds to ensure the grounds are safe
• Keep storage facilities clean, tidy and safe, including signage for OHS risks
• Work through a schedule of regular tasks and maintenance audits as directed.
• General setting up and packing away after major events
• General handyperson duties as directed
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and also with minimum supervision within a team environment.
• Attending quarterly OHS meetings

Maintaining and filing all OHS documentation digitally and physically, as required

• Purchasing of equipment and supplies as required/requested
• Other duties as directed.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Conditions of Employment

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Location Profile

Mindalk Primary School was established in 2026 to meet the growing educational and enrolment need within Truganina.

We are a learning community of approximately 350 students across years Prep to 6 and situated within a growing housing estate with neighbouring grasslands, parklands, walkways and a proposed shopping precinct only 25km west of Melbourne¿s CBD

If you are drawn to contributing a vibrant and outstanding learning community with:

- modern and sophisticated resources and facilities

- a positive working environment of support

- a learner-centred collegiate community

- the opportunity to develop a new school culture with like-minded professionals, this is the opportunity for you.

Our school includes:

- 3 learning neighbourhoods

- an administration and library building

- specialist spaces including food technology and science

- outdoor hard courts

- a community hub with indoor multi-use court, canteen and arts/music spaces

- a sports field

- several outdoor learning spaces with shade and landscape gardening

- a car park with bus access

Mindalk Primary School works to develop a calm and supportive learning community for all that attend. We do this with evidence-based instruction, inclusive practices and a focus on excellence and equity in learning alongside leadership opportunities for eager professionals. We offer a variety of curricular experiences centred in high-level Literacy and Numeracy practices.

Mindalk Primary School is a Supported Inclusion School (SIS) which enables us to provide extra support for students with a disability within a mainstream setting.

Applications close Sunday 25 October 2026 at 11.59pm

Posted

12 October 2026

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