Facilities Manager

Description:

Facilities and Property Manager – Leading Eastern Suburbs School
Join a prestigious Primary/Secondary School in the heart of the Eastern Suburbs, and take on a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining a secure, efficient, and dynamic environment.
This diverse, hands-on position offers a blend of facilities and property management, maintenance, WHS, security, and bus services. Lead from the front and ensure the school operates seamlessly across all aspects of its infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the maintenance of school buildings, grounds, and equipment
• Supervise internal and external maintenance staff, ensuring quality standards
• Negotiate service level agreements with vendors and contractors
• Regularly inspect facilities, ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards
• Develop and implement Fire Safety and Security Plans
• Manage tenders, contracts, and projects for repairs, renovations, and upgrades
• Oversee contracts for cleaning, gardening, security, plumbing, and electrical services
• Ensure security of the school property, swiftly resolving any issues or complaints
• Proactively plan for facility enhancements, focusing on grounds and gardens
• Maintain and update the Workplace Health & Safety policy
• Coordinate external bus services and manage the use of school facilities by external parties

Your Background:

• Proven experience (approx. 5+ years) in all-round facilities/property management, ideally within a school or an educational environment
• Exceptional multitasking and time-management abilities, thriving under pressure
• Strong communication skills to foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Creative thinker with a focus on optimising and improving facilities
• Solid experience in project management and change implementation
• Organised, detail-oriented, and proactive with a hands-on approach

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the ongoing success of a well-respected institution.
If you're ready to take charge, make a lasting impact, and contribute to a thriving learning environment, apply now!
For further information or to express interest in this role please contact Laurie Smith on 0425 236 907 or alternatively submit your resume in strictest confidence to: laurie@talentmatch.com.au