La Salle College was founded by the Lasallian Order in 1954, and we continue to evolve as a modern secondary Catholic education institution catering for the educational, spiritual and pastoral care needs of 1400 students.

Our faith and Lasallian values

Faith | Excellence | Service

As a College staff, we’ve been given the gift of nurturing the young minds and hearts of our students and helping them realise their value, individuality and the positive impact they can have on the lives of others. The teachings and values of Christ underpins everything we do, who we are, what we stand for and the actions we take. Through our programs, teachings, behaviours and actions, we encourage our College community to discover more about the Catholic faith and inspire them to realise their best self and live not by their fears but by their hopes, not by their words but by their deeds.

About you and the role

As the Facilities Manager you are responsible for both the strategic planning and day-to-day operations of all properties owned or utilised by the College.

Within the role you ensure the premises and facilities used by the College are fit for purpose, hygienic, safe, well maintained, sufficient and appropriate for the provision of high-quality education for students.

Your day will look like:

being a leader and a role model of the College's values for your team, contractors and peers

effectively managing the Facilities deapartment and leading the team

managing the College's preventative maintenance plan ensuring all of the College's facilities are maintained to a high standard

being an advocate and leader for work, health and safety at the College

managing the Facilities budget

managing the College's ticket system and providing quality customer service

being innovative and implementing positive change

For this role, you will need:

to be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic Education

previous experience in a similar role managing staff

tertiary qualifications in facilities/property management or similar are highly desirable

trade qualifications with significant experience in a related field

strong department management skills

Have experience managing general maintenance programs and projects

proven experience training and developing team members

strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders

sound understanding of WHS requirements

to be proficient with online systems and programs (i.e. ticketing systems, Microsoft suite etc.)

a current Senior First Aid Certificate

Hold and maintain a Working with Children Check and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check

To Apply Please apply directly through Seek, with your curriculum vitae and a cover letter highlighting your suitability for the role.

For a comprehensive Role Description, please visit the College website: www.lasalle.wa.edu.au/staff.

The College reserves the right to appoint applicants at any stage during the recruitment proccess.