Overview
Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: Education Support - Level 1, Range 3
Occupation: Land, asset, resources and facilities management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: *******
Background
Location Profile South Melbourne Primary School South Melbourne Primary School acknowledges the Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are located and pay respect to their Elders past and present. We are a high-performing government school with a clear sense of what we're about and how we work. Our school opened at the beginning of **** and we have recently been funded to expand to a second campus next door, with construction commencing in ****. Our results across NAPLAN, the Parent Opinion Survey, School Staff Survey and AtoSS are consistently above state benchmarks, above similar schools and among the highest in the state. We are deliberate about who joins us. Our work is anchored in three values: Character, Community and Learning.
Values
Character - Our People Every person who walks through our doors is significant. Kindness and manners are baseline expectations. We maintain a warm, inclusive culture with high, clear expectations. We promote Relaxed Professionalism as our mantra as we strive to have fun but remain sharp as we conduct our work. Staff work in Professional Learning Teams. Feedback is frequent, constructive and expected. Practice is routinely observed and discussed. We explicitly teach habits for success through our Big 10 Essential Habits. Our staff actively practise GEMS - Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness and Show More Love - in Staff Huddles, meetings and daily interactions. This environment suits professionals who value teamwork, feedback and shared standards. It is unlikely to suit those seeking a highly autonomous or individual classroom model.
Community
Our Place We live in the shelter of each other. Our community is diverse and multilingual, and we actively draw on that as a strength. We approach our community as an active partnership. We connect with families through Celebration of Learning Days, Whole School Assemblies and our Compass online portal. Student progress - both academic and social-emotional - is reported to families termly via Student Dashboards. EAL experience is an advantage as many of our students were born overseas and have English as a Second Language. We have partnered with the City of Port Phillip to establish an on-site Kindergarten and OSHClub, providing wrap-around services for our families.
Learning
Our Program Literacy and Numeracy are our core priorities. Our teaching is grounded in Cognitive Science and Direct Instruction. We prioritise consistency and have a low-variance, high-fidelity curriculum. Staff use data to plan, teach and evaluate impact. Shared planning reduces duplication and ensures every student benefits from the same quality of teaching. We have a highly structured academic and social-emotional curriculum and work from defined lesson plans developed as a school. Coaching, observation and feedback are embedded,



not occasional. Responding positively to feedback with focussed actions is a baseline expectation. Our Specialist Programs provide rich opportunities for students across Music and Performing Arts, Visual Art, Mandarin and Physical Education.
What to Expect
Kindness and manners are the cornerstone of success Practice is visible and open to feedback Teamwork is non-negotiable A positive, professional disposition is expected at all times Clear instructional frameworks and structured collaboration are the norm You will be coached, and you will be expected to grow We are a school that takes practice seriously.
Selection Criteria
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.
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.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain systems (e.g. databases/registers) to track cyclic maintenance, compliance, repairs, and contractor performance.
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.
Robust 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.
Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate all facilities, grounds, and maintenance operations across the school site
Source, engage, and manage contractors and tradespeople, including negotiating scope of works, monitoring quality and timelines, and approving completed works
Take ownership of the school's OHS compliance program, including contractor inductions, risk assessments, safety audits, and maintaining accurate OHS records and documentation
Develop and manage a schedule of preventative and cyclic maintenance, ensuring all tasks and audits are tracked and completed on time
Undertake general maintenance, minor building works, and hands-on gardening/grounds tasks as required
Regularly inspect school grounds and facilities to identify and address safety hazards or maintenance needs
Maintain storage facilities and work areas in a clean, tidy, and safe condition, including appropriate OHS signage
Manage minor projects and developments on site, ensuring works are delivered on budget, on time,



and in line with OHS protocols
Oversee set-up and pack-down logistics for major school events
Maintain accurate records/database of contractors, maintenance schedules, and compliance documentation
Provide general handyperson support as directed
Work independently and exercise sound judgement, while also collaborating effectively within a broader team environment
Other duties as directed
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 ******. 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:
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:
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
Applications close Sunday 11 October **** at *****pm Posted 18 September ****
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📌 Facilities Manager At Victorian Government (Melbourne)
🏢 Victorian Government
📍 Melbourne