Facilities and Property Officer

2 weeks ago


Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia St Columba Anglican School Full time

Permanent Full-time position - 38 hours per week.

Agreement Classification: School Operational Services Level 3

Role Purpose

The Facilities and Property Officer ensures the upkeep and enhancement of school grounds and facilities. Responsibilities include the routine maintenance and repair of the schools' physical assets and infrastructure such as buildings and their associated equipment, furniture, paths, fences, gardening, landscaping and cleaning.

The role also involves identifying and mitigating safety hazards, supporting event setups, and adhering to WHS protocols. Strong handy-person skills and efficient task management within the online maintenance system are required.

Additional duties may be assigned by the Campus Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance & Repairs

  • Perform general repairs and ongoing maintenance of school buildings, furniture, and equipment
  • Conduct safety checks and inspections for compliance and reliability
  • Operate tools and machinery safely, following WHS guidelines
  • Set up and support school events, including equipment and furniture assembly
  • Manage and complete tasks using the school's online maintenance system

Grounds Care & Cleaning

  • Maintain outdoor areas through mowing, pruning, weeding, spraying, and mulching
  • Undertake cleaning activities such as cobweb removal, pressure washing, blowing leaves, and general tidying
  • Appropriately use and store chemicals, equipment, and related supplies
  • Support landscaping or garden improvement projects as needed

General Operational Support

  • Follow WHS procedures and act as a safety advocate across campus
  • Assist with event set-up/pack-down and ad hoc cleaning tasks
  • Purchase and manage maintenance-related consumables in line with School policies
  • Operate emergency and security systems as trained; serve as Fire Warden if required
  • Remain available for occasional after-hours duties and on-call tasks.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Drivers Licence. LR or HR desirable
  • General Construction Induction (White) Card
  • Forklift licence (desirable)

Essential Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks independently. They will demonstrate strong initiative, a solid work ethic, and the inherent physical ability to perform manual duties. A commitment to high standards, workplace safety, and the values and strategic direction of the School including its Christian and Anglican ethos.

Additional Information

St Columba Anglican School has a zero tolerance policy for child abuse and is committed to promoting child safety, children's wellbeing and protecting children from abuse.

The successful applicant must comply with St Columba Anglican School's child safety policies and related policies and procedures (including the Code of Conduct), upholding the overarching principles and values set out and conducting themselves in accordance with the commitment to take all reasonable steps to promote the safety of children.

Mandatory Criteria

The applicant must have or be able to obtain prior to commencing work, a current Working with Children Check. The applicant will need to have a current First Aid Certificate, or the school can arrange for one to be completed.

Applications are to be submitted by Thursday 26th June 2025and are to include a cover letter and resume.

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