Grounds and Facilities Manager - Atherton State High School

Job Description

Atherton State High School is seeking a Grounds and Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, safety, and development of our school’s buildings and outdoor spaces. This is a permanent full-time position. If you are a hands-on professional with a passion for maintaining high standards, we would love to hear from you!About Us At Atherton State High School, academic excellence, vocational pathways, and sports thrive. Nestled within thirteen hectares of lush landscaped grounds in the heart of Atherton, our school is blessed with great students, committed staff, and deeply supportive parents and community members.At Atherton State High School, we foster a community built on respect, engagement, achievement, and dedication to life-long learning. Encouraging each student to strive for their personal best, maintain a positive outlook, and pursue excellence in all endeavours is our priority.About The Role Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Program, within rosters of Schools Officers, the general store duties including receipting, opening up, checking, storing, and distributing school supplies and stocks with reference to relevant database. Maintain the integrity of the school key register and the school's security systems and train staff in its effective use. Undertake stocktaking and recording/engraving of school/college equipment/furniture using the ‘Equip System' and bank school funds. Manage the overall facilities security to prevent unwanted vandalism and unauthorized access and maintain a database on periodic maintenance issues, as well as ongoing repairs. Assist the Principal in the recruitment and selection of new staff, manage training and induction of School Officers, school-based trainee programs, and manage the venue hire within the school/college. Involvement in strategic planning to achieve savings in the areas of capital works, minor works, utilities, and maintenance budgets including provision of advice on these issues. Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. How To Apply Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); A 2-page written statement in response to the attached role description. We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.Occupational group: Facilities/Asset Management#J-18808-Ljbffr