At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate and maintain school facilities, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment.
- Company: Piara Waters Senior High School, part of a vibrant multicultural community.
- Benefits: Permanent full-time role with opportunities for professional growth and community engagement.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse applicants; great career prospects in education.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a growing school while developing your organisational skills.
- Qualifications: Strong communication and organisational skills; commitment to high-quality facilities management.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027. Piara Waters Senior High School (SHS) is situated in the beautifully landscaped suburb of Piara Waters, approximately 25kms south of Perth. The school is surrounded by luscious greenery and will form part of the vibrant, multicultural community of Piara Waters. The school commenced with Year 7 students in 2023 and will be adding each year to its growing cohort, until it reaches Year 12 in 2028.
The Role
The Facilities Coordinator will ideally play a key role in supporting the Manager Corporate Services to ensure the effective operation, maintenance and presentation of the school's facilities, grounds and amenities. This includes:
- Assisting with the supervision of school cleaning and gardening services.
- Coordinating the work of cleaning and gardening staff.
- Helping to maintain high standards across the school environment.
- Coordinating the day-to-day management and maintenance of school grounds, buildings, equipment and amenities.
- Ensuring facilities are safe, functional and well maintained.
- Overseeing the acquisition, deployment and accurate recording of school assets.
- Supporting the development and implementation of asset management and maintenance strategies.
- Adhering to Occupational Health and Safety procedures.
- Monitoring staff leave entitlements in accordance with relevant awards, agreements and departmental policies.
- Working closely with internal staff, contractors, service providers and community stakeholders.
- Coordinating community use of school facilities.
- Ensuring maintenance activities are carried out efficiently and in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
The role ideally requires strong organisational and communication skills, with a commitment to providing high-quality facilities management services.
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility
- Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
- Obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start.
- Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1066307. Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 23 October 2026.
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