1. Demonstrated experience in facilities management, maintenance or a related field, with the ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy.
2. Proven ability to undertake maintenance and groundskeeping tasks, and to effectively engage, coordinate and oversee contractors for works beyond own expertise, ensuring quality outcomes within agreed timelines and budgets.
3. Experience in the use of systems such as Microsoft Office, Compass, and DE platforms including AIMS and EduSafe Plus (or the capacity to quickly acquire)
4. Strong knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) legislation, compliance systems and risk management practices
5. Highly developed organisational and administrative skills, including the ability to prioritise competing demands, manage budgets, and maintain accurate records across multiple platforms
6. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, in particular the ability to professionally communicate with a wide range of stakeholders in a school environment, and to maintain confidentiality as required
The Facilities Manager is responsible for leading the management of the school's facilities, grounds and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) systems to ensure a safe, compliant and well-maintained environment for students, staff and visitors.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this role provides expert support and advice to school leadership on facilities management, risk, compliance and asset maintenance. The position combines hands-on maintenance responsibilities with the coordination of contractors, oversight of compliance systems, and continuous improvement of operational practices.
This role is critical within a specialist school environment, requiring a proactive and solutions-focused approach to maintaining safe and inclusive spaces that meet the diverse needs of students.
Working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:06pm. Attendance outside of standard hours may be required from time to time. Attendance during school holiday periods is required.
Additional Requirements
- Current drivers licence
- Current Working with Children Check
- Willingness to obtain a Light Rigid (LR) Licence and Working Safely at Heights certification
- Demonstrated commitment to child safety and an understanding of the Child Safe Standards
Responsibilities for this role will include:
Facilities & Grounds Maintenance
Ensure all buildings, facilities and grounds are maintained to a high standard, are safe, functional and well presented, with all work undertaken in accordance with OHS requirements and Department standards.
Undertake a broad range of hands-on maintenance, repair and improvement works across the school site, including minor carpentry, painting, patching, basic plumbing repairs, furniture repairs, equipment maintenance and general upkeep of buildings and outdoor areas.
Perform routine grounds maintenance including mowing, edging, gardening, pruning, rubbish removal, pressure cleaning and maintaining outdoor learning and recreation spaces to a high standard.
Conduct regular inspections of buildings, grounds, plant and equipment to identify maintenance issues, safety hazards and preventative maintenance requirements, taking prompt action where required.
Respond in a timely manner to maintenance requests submitted through the school¿s online maintenance portal, prioritising urgent works and communicating progress to relevant staff.
Assist with the setup, pack down and movement of furniture and equipment for school events, classrooms and operational requirements.
Monitor and maintain school tools, maintenance equipment and consumables to ensure they are safe, operational and appropriately stored.
Coordinate and supervise external contractors where required, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and in line with school expectations and compliance requirements.
Support the maintenance of a healthy and safe working environment by following OHS procedures, identifying and reporting hazards, and actively participating as a member of the OHS Working Group
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
Emergency Management
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Assist with the implementation and administration of emergency drills
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Ensure that the School¿s Emergency Management Plan is updated and submitted annually (or earlier as required)
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Monitor classroom emergency evacuation packs and update when necessary.
School Owned Buses
Coordinate servicing, maintenance and annual safety inspections of school buses
Ensure vehicles are maintained in a clean, safe and roadworthy condition
Undertake driving duties as required
Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.
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.
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
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
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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
VISION
The vision of the Concord School community encompasses a commitment to excellence in education for all students. Our school recognises the strong link between home and school. This partnership is encouraged and valued. We aim to be a family friendly school that focuses on the whole child. Student achievement, engagement and wellbeing are the fundamental pursuits of our school. We aspire to engage our students, with the support of the greater community, to develop the requisite skills and strategies to be able to encounter the world with independence, confidence and a positive mindset.
VALUES
Belong: Everyone is accepted, valued, and can be themselves.
Connect: Positive relationships are central to how we learn and grow together.
Grow: Learning and growth are ongoing, celebrated and supported throughout all stages of development.
CONTEXT
Located in Bundoora, a northern suburb of Melbourne, on two campuses, Concord School is a specialist school which caters for students with mild intellectual disability between the ages of 5 and 18 years. Students come from a wide geographical area and a diverse socio-economic background. The Watsonia Campus caters for students aged between 5 and 9 years of age. The Bundoora Campus caters for 9 to 18 year old students. Both campuses are situated in attractive, well maintained grounds with excellent facilities which include:
- Discovery Centre
- Fully equipped gymnasium
- Food Technology Centre
- Art and Craft room
- Well-resourced library
- Physical Education & Performing Arts Centre
- Six school excursion buses
- Comprehensive and innovative eLearning facilities and resources
- Modern playground equipment
- Shaded outdoor playing areas
The school, with 160 teaching and ancillary staff, has a current enrolment of 420 students. Enrolment is dependent on eligibility criteria as determined by the Department of Education. Concord School supports integration into or from mainstream schools. Support services available to parent/carers and students include access to educational psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists and visiting teacher services. Intensive social competency programs also form part of the core curriculum across the school
Concord School is focused on student achievement and learning. Concord School is recognised as being a leader in the provision of education for students with additional learning needs and, as a specialist school, is highly regarded for its curriculum, learning technology programs and educational leadership.
The students are taught the mainstream Victorian Curriculum (Prep-Year 10) and VPC (Year 11-12) curriculum however the educational pathway of each student is specifically tailored, through the use of Individual Learning Plans, to meet their targeted learning needs. The students are supported through extensive resourcing, small class sizes of 8-12, education support staff in each classroom and specialised staff including a school nurse, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and student wellbeing coordinators.
Concord School has a high level of commitment to a curriculum which integrates learning technologies with best practice in teaching and learning in order to enhance educational outcomes for our students. The Discovery Centre, a technology rich learning environment, has facilitated opportunities for our students, our staff and for staff from neighbouring schools. The Physical Education/Performing Arts Centre, Food Technology Centre and Library ensures our students have access to outstanding facilities and resources in these areas.
Staff members place a high priority on communication and work with parent/carers in Student Support Groups to communicate and discuss individual Student Learning Plans. These plans focus on the development of learning outcomes based on the course content of the Victorian Essential Learning Standards. Student progress is closely monitored against these learning targets through extensive formal and informal assessment.
Student achievement is celebrated to promote increased self-esteem and self-confidence to assist students to become independent in their work and acknowledge participation at school. At Concord we expect that students will develop respect for others and achieve personal excellence.
The values of the school are promoted through all curriculum areas and emphasised through student responsibility areas such as the Student Representative Council and other student leadership programs.
Concord School provides many enrichment programs such as:
- Work Experience
- Travel Education
- Excursion / camping programs
- Swimming programs
- Inter school sport
- Electives
- Presentation Ball
- Perceptual motor program
- Annual Christmas concert, performing arts concerts and incursions
- Bike education
- Footy Day
The school looks forward to continuing to meet the challenge of educating our students so that each can continue `To be The Best I Can Be'.
