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 environment 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. Cornish 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 robust 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.

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