Facilities Manager / Maintenance in Wyndham

This is a part-time position, minimum 24 hours per week over a minimum of 4 days, with a start time of 7.30am on the agreed days. Hours and days of work will be negotiated with the successful applicant. Attendance is required on school holidays (4 weeks per year) & out of hours on-call which comes with an additional leave purchase allowance.

Westgrove Primary School was established in 1995 and is located within the City of Wyndham on the land of the Bunurong People.

In 2026 we have approximately 505 students enrolled who are spread across 24 classes. We have either three, four or five classes at every year level from Prep to Grade 6. We have a diverse student population, with 38% being from disadvantaged backgrounds, 40% are EAL and 4% Aboriginal. We work tremendously hard to support all students to have access to the education they deserve.

Our intent at Westgrove Primary School is for our students to have the skills needed to participate in society in a meaningful way, which are articulated in our school vision and values. This is important because many of our students need real life skills in order to break the cycle of poverty and disadvantage and take full advantage of what is on offer.

Vision: Westgrove Primary School is a safe, inclusive and supportive community that empowers students with the tools to reach their individual potential.

Values: At Westgrove Primary School we are a diverse community who value Respect, Inclusion, Learning and Safety. These values underpin our decision making and guide the behaviours of all members of our school community. The school motto 'Together We Grow' underpins the core aim of working together to build a purposeful learning community.

Facilities Management:

• Demonstrated experience in facilities management, including cyclic maintenance, compliance, repairs, contractor management and overseeing/completing minor projects.
• Demonstrated experience in contractor and procurement management within a school (or similar) environment.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management Systems and Work Safe procedures to identify, manage and provide solutions to risks within the school.
• Sound technical knowledge and hands-on proficiency in general maintenance, minor building repairs, and grounds/gardening work.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and/or maintain digital databases and registers.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all buildings and grounds are well maintained and presented, with all work undertaken in compliance with OHS and Department standards.
• Maintain a healthy and safe working environment by following OHS regulations.
• Respond to repairs, maintenance, and OHS requests from staff, students, and stakeholders.
• Support the management of AIMS by maintaining and updating maintenance records, contracts, and service schedules.
• Liaise with and coordinate contractors onsite, ensuring compliance before attendance.
• Prepare for & attend special school events & be on-call for out of hours emergencies.
• Arrange regular servicing and inspection of all essential equipment and systems.
• Provide regular updates to the Principal regarding building, grounds, and facilities operations.
• Participate in relevant training and professional learning as required.

Who May Apply: Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

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.