Facilities Officer

Sydney Grammar School is an independent non-denominational day School for boys. The secondary School (7-12) is located on College Street in the city of Sydney and the two preparatory Schools are located at Edgecliff (K-Year 6) and St Ives (Preschool-Year 6).

Sydney Grammar School offers many benefits to our staff including paying substantially above other Independent Schools.

Sydney Grammar School is seeking to employ a highly motivated and experienced Facilities Officer for our Edgecliff Preparatory School. This is a permanent full-time position, commencing as soon as possible.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this position is responsible for ensuring high-quality management and provision of facilities and services for the stakeholders of the Edgecliff Preparatory School. The Facilities Officer will work closely with both the Facilities Manager and the Headmaster of the Edgecliff Preparatory School and will be proactive in coordinating the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of all buildings, grounds, vehicles, and equipment to meet specified requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Experience in building maintenance and/or construction installation.
• Proven facilities management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the supervision of building works, contractor management and project management.
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in delivering facilities management services using facilities management software.
• Ability to work at heights, confined spaces, and ladders.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake a range of maintenance duties including technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the role.
• Must be flexible and work outside of core hours if required on occasion.
• Ability to work in a team environment and unassisted.
• Must be a team player and work cohesively within a team environment.
• Experience working in a school environment is highly desirable. 

Competencies

• Demonstrated commitment to the delivery of high-level customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Logically breaking down problems into their essential elements and carrying out diagnosis and solutions.
• Interpersonal awareness, drawing inferences about and maintaining the awareness of others’ interests and concerns.
• Concerns for standards and results orientation. 

Qualifications / Requirements 

• Trade qualifications and experience in Building, plumbing, electrical, or similar.
• NSW ‘C’ Class driver’s license.
• NSW Construction White Card.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• First Aid Certificate is highly desirable.
• LR class driver’s license is highly desirable.
• Literate in MS Products Conditions.
• Work uniform will be supplied.
• Overtime may be required on occasion.
• School Surface Pro and mobile phone will be supplied.
• Adhere to school policy and procedures.

Further details regarding the duties and responsibilities of the Facilities Officer position, can be found at https://www.sydgram.nsw.edu.au/employment-grammar/edgecliff-employment/ 

Commencement Date:       Immediate start

Application closing date:   Applications will close when a successful applicant is sourced.

The successful applicant will be legally permitted to work in Australia.

General information about the School may be found on the School’s website at http://www.sydgram.nsw.edu.au 

Enquiries, including those regarding the details of the remuneration package, may be directed to **********@sydgram.nsw.edu.au

Applications should be addressed to the Headmaster.

Applications must be sent to **********@sydgram.nsw.edu.au with the following:

Cover Letter

• Introduce yourself, the reasons for applying for the position, and why you are a suitable candidate.

Application Form

• Located on the School website https://www.sydgram.nsw.edu.au/about- grammar/professional-opportunities/ 
• Complete all the details and answer all questions, including providing referee details.

Resume

• Work history, educational qualifications, and other relevant professional and personal experiences.

Successful applications must comply with the Children’s Guardian Act 2019.

Sydney Grammar School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The successful applicant must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Persons prohibited from working with children must not apply.

Enquiries, including those regarding the details of the remuneration package, may be directed to **********@sydgram.nsw.edu.au  

Successful applications must comply with the Children’s Guardian Act 2019. Sydney Grammar School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.