Director of Property and Services

Providence Christian College is a Co-educational, non-denominational K-12 College with over 1100 students in Southern River, WA.

Providence Christian College has a friendly, professional team of staff who provide a supportive work culture and a positive and inspiring work environment. We are passionate about helping students achieve their goals, using their God-given talents to the best of their ability through quality education and effective learning.

We believe that strong trust relationships between teachers and students form the foundations for outstanding teaching and learning.

We are currently seeking expressions of interest for the following full-time position:

Director of Property and Services (1.0 FTE)

The successful applicant will:

• have an active Christian faith
• be passionate about living out their Christian faith, and be prepared to model, uphold, and support the Ethos of the College and its Core Values.
• embrace involvement in the life of the College.
• comply with all relevant legislative and regulatory obligations and College policies and procedures.
• complete administrative and operational activities in accordance with College requirements.
• demonstrate a willingness to undertake tasks as requested by the Principal, Business Manager, or their delegate.

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

You will have:

• at least 5 years' experience in facilities, maintenance, or construction management, ideally with project delivery and team leadership. You may also be considered if you have been an operations/ business manager in a smaller environment and are looking for a change.
• a solid understanding of building infrastructure, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• strong project management skills, with experience managing contractors, budgets, and compliance.
• the ability to read and interpret technical plans and architectural drawings.
• a working knowledge of building codes, regulatory compliance, and safety standards.
• hands-on maintenance capability and a practical, problem-solving approach.
• Experience in an educational environment, however, is not essential but would be an advantage.
• a passion for Christian education and a commitment to upholding the Christian ethos and values of the College.
• the responsibility to inform the Risk Committee of potential operational risks.

Personal Qualities:

• You are deeply relational, friendly and open.
• Strong communication, organisational and time-management skills
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills that can be used effectively with the Executive, staff, contractors and students.
• You can demonstrate effective planning, organisational and time-management skills.

Key Responsibilities of the Position:

• Uphold the Christian Ethos and actively support College Operations
• Strategic Planning and Leadership
• Facilities and Infrastructure Management
• Compliance and Risk Management
• Grounds and Maintenance Oversight
  Budgeting and Resource Management

The detailed areas of responsibility are outlined in the attached Job Description.

Qualifications:

• Current Working With Children Card.
• Current Police Clearance.

Additional Requirements:

• The successful applicant will be expected to complete the National Principles Child Safe Modules if not already completed.
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia (VEVO checks will be conducted to confirm your eligibility to work in Australia).

Excited by the possibilities? Fill out an application form today

Applications must be submitted on the College Application Form, which can be accessed on our website or by clicking on the link below:

College Application Form

Applicants who respond directly via SEEK and not via the online College application form will not be considered.

Applications close at 4.00 PM on Friday, 18 July 2025

Providence Christian College will review applications as they come in, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. We reserve the right to fill this position prior to the closing date.

Further information about the College can be accessed on the College website Providence Christian Collegeand the College Code of Conduct