Facilities Coordinator

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS882406

This is a permanent part-time (0.6FTE) position commencing Term 2, 2024

Greenwood College is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Facilities Coordinator to join their friendly team!

The successful applicant will coordinate daily operations relating to the management and maintenance of college grounds and amenities, including the college pool and provide support to the Manager Corporate Services (MCS) for the supervision of the school cleaning and gardening services, including managing cleaning and gardening staff.

Ideally, the successful applicant will have great interpersonal skills as this role involves liaising with service providers, contractors and stakeholders as well as the Principal, MCS and college staff to implement and manage effective Occupational Health and Safety  (WHS) and Emergency and Critical Incidents procedures and processes.

The multicultural diversity of the College is unique. Students from all parts of the world enrol at Greenwood College and become a part of our culturally diverse, tolerant and vibrant student population.

At Greenwood College we support students to adopt a growth mind-set in all their endeavours, to engage in education for life, to develop resiliency and ensure their readiness for pathways beyond school.

This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position. 

To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements (selection criteria):

• Sound ability to provide effective support and input into the development, implementation and monitoring of college buildings, grounds and facilities and the ability to investigate funding opportunities.  
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Sound written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal effectively with a wide range of individuals at all levels.  
• Sound computer skills in a range of application software packages, including spreadsheets and word processing.
• Understanding of Occupational Health and Safety as it relates to facilities and asset maintenance.

Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.

The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

Further information about Greenwood College can be found by visiting greenwood.wa.edu.au or Schools Online

Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here

For further job related information:

Please contact Kristy Moore, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 9235 43***or emailing ***************@education.wa.edu.au

Application Instructions

All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.

Your application should include:

• A two (2) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements (selection criteria), in context of the role and business needs of the school
• A CV of up to three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
• The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.

It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.

You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.

After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4***.

If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 86***for assistance.

Eligibility and training requirements

Employees will be required to:

• provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy;
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment;
• obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check;
• complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
• complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter;
• complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement;
• complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Friday, 8 March 2024

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE 

PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

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