This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 4, 2027

Warwick Senior High School (SHS) is a modern and progressive secondary school located in the northern suburbs of Perth. Ideally situated, it is a school with a strong tradition of academic excellence together with a caring and supportive environment where students are given every opportunity to be successful in their chosen pathways.

Students typically come from the local primary schools, as well as schools outside of boundary. Students are attracted to Warwick SHS because of the special academic, arts and sporting programs offered, particularly, the Academic Extension Program and the specialist Netball and Australian Rules Football programs. There is also a very strong Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) program which extends and challenges students in all of the above areas.

Find out more about our school by visiting warwickshs.wa.edu.au/  or Schools Online

The Role

Warwick SHS is ideally seeking for a practical, hands-on Facilities Officer who takes pride in maintaining high-quality grounds, buildings and equipment. The position is ideal for someone with experience in gardening, irrigation, turf management, garden beds and facilities maintenance.

Working closely with the Principal and Manager Corporate Services, you would play an important role in ensuring our school remains a safe, functional and welcoming place for students, staff and the wider community. You would coordinate day to day maintenance activities, identify and address facility issues, organise repairs and manage contractors, assist with minor works projects, and help maintain the presentation and functionality of the school's grounds and infrastructure.

In this role you would provide general administrative support and assist the Manager Corporate Services to monitor cleaning and gardening services. You would ensure facilities, equipment, buildings and school buses are maintained and organised to support daily operations.

The position requires initiative and the ability to build positive relationships with contractors, suppliers and school staff. You would be responsible for identifying maintenance issues before they become a larger problem, coordinating repairs, monitoring grounds and irrigation systems, and make a meaningful contribution to the school community.

The successful applicant should display good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to deal with individuals at all levels.

Want to know more?

Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Sharmila Shetty, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9345 6430 or Sharmila.Parkar@education.wa.edu.au.

Agency Referrals: Public sector agencies seeking to refer surplus employees should contact Recruitment at schoolsrecruitment@education.wa.edu.au during the advertising period.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. 

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Application Instructions

Apply online in two easy steps:

Step 1: Select Apply for Job

Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one (1) being your current line manager.

Step 2: Attach your documents

Your application should include:

• A CV of up to two (2) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position; and
• A three (3) page statement addressing the selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
  • Demonstrated experience in clerical and administrative duties.
  • Demonstrated good organisational skills with the ability to use initiative and work independently and as part of a team.
  • Demonstrated experience in monitoring and maintaining facilities, equipment and buildings.
  • Demonstrated written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to deal with individuals at all levels.

It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.

Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education’s Recruitment team on (08) 9264 4127 for assistance.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1064319

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Friday, 18 September 2026