Facilities Manager
About St Luke’s
St Luke's Grammar School is an Independent, Anglican, co-educational school, with two Campuses on Sydney's Northern Beaches. One Campus is located in Dee Why (Pre-K to Year 12), and a second Campus is located in Bayview (Pre-K to Year 6). St Luke’s has built a reputation as a premier co-educational independent school that achieves outstanding academic and pastoral outcomes for students.
St Luke’s employs over 150 full-time and part-time teachers, supported by teachers’ aides, administrative staff, grounds staff and peripatetic tutors. The School currently has close to over 1450 students across our two campuses with approximately 1200 students at our Dee Why Campus and 270 students at the Bayview Campus.
Our Strategic Pillars
St Luke’s Strategic Plan includes five strategic pillars:
- A flourishing community
- Personal best, together
- The whole person matters
- Passion for service
- An eye on the future
Our LEARNING@STLUKE’S Framework underpins the teaching and learning across Cottage to Year 12 by providing a common language of learning and a purposeful focus on character development.
St Luke’s Grammar School is one of eighteen schools that are part of the Anglican Schools Corporation (ASC) network of schools. The ASC works closely with the Principal and School Council to ensure wise oversight and governance of the School and provide support with core services including finance, IT, Compliance and Human Resources.
About the Role
St Luke’s Grammar School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and professional Facilities Manager who is suitably qualified and enjoys working in a collaborative team.
As a seasoned facilities manager, you will be able to source, manage and oversee various contractors/tradespeople and a small team of employees to ensure works are carried out with the highest possible consideration for the safety of our staff and students.
The role will be entrusted to maintaining a high standard of presentation and functionality of our School environment, including buildings, grounds and landscaping to ensure a sustainable and safe learning environment for all.
Position: Facilities Manager
Location: Dee Why & Bayview Campuses
Load: Permanent Full Time
Commencement: Term 3 2025
Reporting to: Business Manager
St Luke’s Grammar School is proudly a Child Safe Organisation, putting the best interests of Children and Young People first. All appointments at St Luke’s Grammar are subject to Child Protection legislation.
Reporting Relationships
- Business Manager
- Principal and School Executive
Key Roles / Duties / Responsibilities
General
- Demonstrated experience in working with and managing a small team of employees and contractors
- Ability to coordinate procedures and determine priorities for the maintenance and minor works programs.
- Communicating with stakeholders to provide updates
- Acting as the primary contact for facility-related issues
- Ensure School events are set up on time
- Good administrative and organisational skills
- Current knowledge of building management including meeting compliance obligations, legislative and regulatory requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Undertake any other duties as requested by the Principal
Buildings and Facilities
- In conjunction with the Business Manager, develop and review a long-term plan for the ongoing development of the school's maintenance programme.
- Take a hands-on approach in performing daily maintenance tasks whenever required, including removal of graffiti, emergency maintenance, cleaning, deliveries, events and general repairs.
- Respond daily to service requests from staff via GroundsHelpDesk and prioritise work in order of urgency.
- Appropriately respond to any emergencies and undertake other duties as may be required.
- Identify, report, and advise on furniture and equipment renewal.
- Manage minor works and refurbishment projects, both school-driven and externally driven.
- Assist in managing inventory, Test and Tag records, and coordinate testing needs for the Facilities team.
Compliance and Annual Inspections
- WHS reporting, auditing, and project management for adherence to WHS legislation, including ongoing, quarterly and annual
- Manage general and cyclical maintenance of grounds, facilities and equipment.
- Be familiar with the mechanical and electrical systems of the school and keep operational manuals current.
- Comply with WHS and WorkSafe standards regarding asbestos, chemical safety, risk management, facilities and hazards.
- Ensure all external contractors complete site induction and provide current, valid licences, certificates, and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) before commencing work.
- Undertake routine inspections determined by the WHS calendar
- A member of the WH&S Committee
Attributes and Expectations
The successful applicant will:
- Show active support for the Christian faith
- Experience in facilities management and/or maintenance, focusing on safety and proactive maintenance.
- Show initiative, flexibility and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Have intellectual strength, professional integrity and a passion for education
- Maintain confidentiality and commitment to professional conduct in keeping with the School’s code of conduct
- Evaluate and critically reflect upon your own professional practice and assist and support colleagues to develop their skills
- Show a commitment to ongoing self-education
- Technologically literate and having the ability to adapt to different technologies and to seek instruction for new technologies as needed
- Possess excellent personal and interpersonal skills
- Have demonstrated organisational skills
Licenses/Certificates/Qualifications
- Valid Working with Children Check required
- Experience with managing minor building and refurbishment projects
- First Aid Certificate
- Significant experience and proven track record in property and facility management
- Relevant qualifications in facilities management or a trade
Physical/Work Environment Requirements
- Strong physical, mental and emotional health to deal with the required demands and responsibilities of the role.
- On-call contract for security 24/7
- Point of contact for Fire Alarm 24/7
Application Process
APPLY HERE
You will be required to upload:
- Cover Letter addressed to Mr Geoff Lancaster - Principal
- Resume, which includes 3 x referees, including a professional referee and a referee who can attest to the Christian character of the applicant.
Applications will close on 1 September, 2025. The School holds the right to make appointments at any time.
Please direct any enquiries to:
Mrs Elizabeth Little
Executive Assistant to the Principal
T: (02) 9438 6237
E: elittle@stlukes.nsw.edu.au
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