assistant manager grounds maintenance

1 day ago

Koondoola Western Australia Mercy College Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Assistant Manager Grounds Maintenance

Commences: as soon as possible (start date and salary negotiable)

Mercy College

About the Role:

The Assistant Manager Property Services is a hands-on, physically active role focused on the practical maintenance and upkeep of our College grounds and facilities. This position is directly involved in outdoor and indoor maintenance tasks, supervising staff and contractors performing manual work, and ensuring the safe operation of our grounds, sporting areas, and buildings.

Working closely with the Property Services Manager, you will be actively engaged in coordinating and assisting with day-to-day maintenance, refurbishment projects, compliance, and Work Health Safety initiatives. This role requires practical skills and a readiness to be hands-on in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform hands-on maintenance of College grounds, gardens, sports ovals, and courts to a high standard
  • Respond promptly to routine and urgent physical maintenance requests
  • Support and assist with building refurbishments and capital works, including physical site work
  • Implement preventative maintenance and ensure compliance with safety regulations
  • Coordinate and supervise physical maintenance tasks via the maintenance helpdesk system
  • Maintain a safe working environment through active OHS compliance
  • Build positive working relationships with maintenance staff and contractors on-site
  • Assist with physical setup and breakdown of venues for College events
  • Administrative support using MS Office Suite including budgeting assistance, supplier coordination, email correspondence, helpdesk management, and staff training
  • Act as Property Services Manager when required, with a focus on operational and physical site management

About You:

  • Proven experience in hands-on property or facility maintenance, including outdoor and indoor manual work
  • Strong coordination and problem-solving skills with a practical approach
  • Solid understanding of OHS and compliance requirements in a physical work environment
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), and comfortable managing teams engaged in physical labor

This position is 1.0 FTE full time and offers on ongoing contract. It is a Monday-Friday position working 48 weeks per year.

For further information, job descriptions and to apply, please refer to the College website 

Applications close at 1:00pm on Monday 1 December 2025.

We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close this ad early if a suitable candidate is found.

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