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Camberwell Grammar School is an independent Anglican day school for boys from Pre-Preparatory to Year 12. We aim to give every student in our care the very best education in order to prepare them for life beyond school. We are a learning community that encourages staff, students, past students, and parents to involve themselves fully in all aspects of school life and to identify themselves with its values; Learning, Respect, Integrity, Courage and Optimism. We are proud of the sense of community that characterises our school.
Our school campus is located in the leafy inner east suburb of Canterbury, on land originally inhabited by the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, and blends period architecture with exciting contemporary design and state-of-the-art facilities.
ABOUT THE ROLE
After successfully outsourcing the provision of Property Services for some years, we feel we are now in a position to develop the in-house capacity and management of this department with internal leadership.
As such, the opportunity exists for an experienced administrator to support our property, maintenance and grounds teams at Camberwell Grammar School. Our single campus school is fortunate to own a large number of quality buildings and state-of-the-art facilities including sports grounds, gardens, a pool and a Performing Arts Centre. We are an innovator in major sustainability initiatives.
Reporting to the Property Manager, you will be the ‘go to’ person for the Property Department and provide administrative support for property, maintenance and grounds programs of work for the entire campus, off site sporting venues and school owned adjoining properties and will actively participate in future development initiatives.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Providing administration support for property, maintenance and grounds
- Coordinating contractor site inductions, sign-ins and records, including the Public Liability register and
- Maintaining records of building and maintenance works including the upkeep of drawings and records used regularly by maintenance contractors
- Records management including administration of Occupancy Compliance, ‘As Built’ documents for all school buildings, creating trade specific files on all buildings, maintenance schedules and all property related records e.g. deeds, titles, sewer plans etc
- Creating new Safe Work Method Statements
- Processing contractors’ and suppliers’ invoices and purchase ordering and deliveries
- Responding to maintenance requests as the first point of contact
ABOUT YOU
You will have a strong administration background, preferably in a similar role and love being ‘the face’ for your team. You have exceptional computer skills along with a customer first approach. You have strong communication skills and must be comfortable dealing with stakeholders at all levels including senior management, teachers, parents, external contractors, neighbours and a large range of trades people. You are known for your organisational and time management skills.
You must be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of OH&S and have a genuine interest in the property industry.
Of utmost importance is your ability to understand a school environment and culture, which can be quite different from other industrial / commercial environments.
Relevant qualifications in Administration/ Business Management would be well considered, along with current first aid qualifications.
You will be required to have a Working with Children’s check and also undergo a National Crime Check.
WHY JOIN CAMBERWELL GRAMMAR SCHOOL?
At Camberwell Grammar we have a vision of learning which encompasses all aspects of life – not just the intellectual, but also the social, cultural, physical and spiritual. We hope to educate committed citizens of the future, interested and passionate about the problems facing our world and with the skills necessary to do something about them. Critical to this vision are the spaces our students and staff learn in and work and you will play a pivotal role in supporting this.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CAMBERWELL GRAMMAR
- Professional learning and development opportunities
- Competitive remuneration
- Access to outstanding state of the art facilities
- A progressive, supportive and well-resourced educational environment
- A welcoming, innovative and passionate community
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and as such, the recruitment process may commence immediately.
Applications close: Friday 19 April 2024.
Camberwell Grammar School is committed to Child Safety. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children and where appropriate be able to demonstrate experience working with children. Applicants will have the opportunity to indicate their understanding of, or any experience they have in working with children with diverse needs and/or backgrounds.
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