Your New Company

Established in 1986, this Islamic College has three campuses with approximately 2,600 students enrolled. With many unique selling points such as extended leave, esteemed schooling, diverse day-to-day responsibilities, end-of-year bonuses, and small team management – this role offers excellent remuneration, a local workplace, and the opportunity to oversee facility maintenance across campus grounds.

Your New Role

Based in Melbourne’s West, you will work from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, reporting to the school’s Project Manager. You will be responsible for managing 10 trades staff, essential services, building projects, and overall campus and grounds maintenance.

Your structured maintenance duties will include

• Planning for the college’s strategic and master plans – including major upgrades and capital expenditure, such as obtaining quotes, pricing, and liaising with consultants, builders, tradespeople, and contractors;
• Assigning, monitoring, and documenting maintenance activities;
• Financial forecasting, and obtaining and evaluating quotations for quality and cost-effectiveness;
• Providing leadership and oversight to a small team;
• Ensuring daily, weekly, monthly, and annual schedules are maintained;
• Managing grounds maintenance, expansion projects, and issue resolution reporting;
• Developing preventative maintenance schedules to ensure the long-term condition and pristine appearance of buildings, equipment, and infrastructure; and
• Ensuring compliance with legislation related to building works and demonstrating strong OHS awareness.

What You Need to Succeed

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a property management role, preferably in a school environment;
• Certificate III in OHS highly regarded;
• Strong people management skills;
• Trade background highly advantageous;
• Reside in Melbourne’s West, flexibility to work Saturdays, and a strong commitment to delivering results;
• Strong financial and budgeting skills;
• Ability to liaise with contractors, service providers, and regulatory bodies; and
• Hold a current and valid driver’s licence and Working with Children Check (WWCC)

What You’ll Get in Return

• Manage a small but growing trades team with a strong team culture;
• Very competitively renumerated;
• 9 weeks’ leave and early finishes during religious occasions;
• Unique perks – fruit bundles (2kg twice yearly), low-cost onsite gym, car washes, upcoming staff canteen, monthly early finish, and excellent retention across school departments;
• Performance-driven bonus, fortnightly pay, and competitive remuneration; and
• A role offering autonomy, stability, and daily variety.

For more information or a confidential discussion, please call Lauren Gruescu at u&u on 0422 803 494 or email [email protected] quoting reference number 40580.

We look forward to receiving your application and assisting with your job search.

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