About the role The Property Manager is a hands-on leader responsible for overseeing the daily operations, ongoing maintenance, and overall presentation of all College property, grounds, and equipment. Combining active, on-the-ground management with supportive team leadership, this role directs and empowers the team to ensure the campus remains exceptionally well-serviced, pristine, and fully compliant with all statutory and legislative requirements. Driven by a strong customer-service focus, the Property Manager delivers responsive operational support across the College community to maintain a safe, functional, and welcoming workplace for students, staff, and visitors.

This is a part time role, 0.8FTE.

Key responsibilities

- Lead, mentor, and support members of the Property Team, cultivating a high-trust, innovative culture that encourages continuous learning and professional growth
- Build strong, positive working relationships with departments across the College to promote an inclusive, customer-focused, and collaborative service culture
- Provide clear direction and hands-on support to enable the team to deliver exceptional service across the campus community
- Manage external contractor and vendor relationships, overseeing delivery of contract terms, communications, and service delivery across specialised and essential services trades, including but not limited to Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Cleaning and Fire Services
- Oversee full-scope campus security, including alarm systems, monitoring provider management, access control, guard scheduling, out-of-hours access, and emergency breach response
- Maintain high standards of service execution across all outsourced and internal property services to support daily campus operations seamlessly
- Ensure the sustainable management of all campus infrastructure and buildings in line with the College's strategic vision
- Ensure maintenance matters are dealt with promptly, safely and to the highest possible standard
- Implement preventative and scheduled maintenance programs based on supplier and manufacturer guidelines, keeping accurate logs and operational documentation
- Conduct regular facility inspections,



ensuring maintenance issues are addressed promptly, safely, and to the highest standard

About you

- Strong written and verbal communication, with a demonstrated ability to engage positively, diplomatically and professionally with staff, students, parents, contractors and visitors to the College
- Proven organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing tasks effectively, manage deadlines and maintain high standards
- High level initiative and flexibility, with the ability to adapt and respond calmly to shifting priorities and unexpected events
- Proficiency in core computer systems required for day-to-day operations – Google workspace, email and calendar management, maintenance ticketing software
- Sound, practical knowledge of Building Codes and Standards, Essential Safety Measures and OH&S; legislation, regulations and requirements
- Thorough understanding of operational risk management principles, hazard identification, and safety controls
- Demonstrated experience in establishing and managing facilities, services and maintenance policies and procedures
- Experience in a similar role leading and supervising staff, scheduling work and task allocation, evaluating performance and coaching for improvement
- Experience in the coordination and supervision of contractors and trades, managing contract performance and compliance and managing site safety inductions
- A relevant trade or tertiary qualification

About us Located on 100 acres of natural parkland next to the National Water Sports Centre and adjacent to the suburbs of Patterson Lakes and Chelsea, Cornish College opened in 2012 and offers programs from Early Learning Centre (ELC) to Year 12.

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College has a double stream at all primary year levels and triple stream in all secondary year levels with a fourth stream Year 11 in 2024. Currently there are 710 students from ELC to Year 12. The College offers an ELC program influenced by the Reggio Emilia approach to education and runs the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme from ELC to Year 6. This approach to teaching and learning is embraced in a multidisciplinary, concept-driven and inquiry-based program in the secondary area.

The Victorian

Certificate of Education is offered in the senior secondary years.

With a strong emphasis on inclusion and respecting individual differences the College strives to see all young people thriving in the areas in which they have special aptitude. In line with this thinking, the College offers vibrant programs across the curriculum.

To Apply for this Position

Interested applicants are encouraged to view the full position description and instructions for application on our website: https://www.cornishcollege.vic.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/Property-Manager_2026-1.pdf To apply for this position, please write a letter to the Principal, Nicola Forrest, outlining your interest in working with Cornish College and giving us an insight into who you are.

Accompanying your letter should be your resume including contact information for three confidential referees.

Advice to Applicants In your cover letter please outline your qualifications and your main areas of expertise. We’d like to get to know you a little through your letter. Your response to the Position Description should focus on the following:

● Your experience in similar position

● Your experience with working in teams

● Your interest in a school environment

● Any other information demonstrating your suitability to working in this role at Cornish College To submit your application, please ensure you complete the Application for Employment on our website: https://cornish.jotform.com/241292037134954 by 9.00am on Wednesday 21 October 2026.

For additional information please email:

Willeka Cox

Human Resources Manager [email protected]

📌 Property Manager, Part Time (0.8FTE) (Bangholme)
🏢 Cornish College
📍 Bangholme