This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2025
Perth Modern School, a proud government school, is Western Australia's only fully selective school for academically gifted students in Years 7 to 12. Centrally located in Subiaco, the school provides a differentiated and compacted curriculum that develops the skills of gifted students. Professional, enthusiastic, merit selected staff provide a broad range of subjects and activities tailored to the special needs of gifted students. Our teachers' deep subject knowledge and passion for their profession will ensure that your child is always challenged and engaged.
Find out more about our school by visiting perthmodern.wa.edu.au or Schools Online
The Role
As the successful applicant, you will be responsible for coordinating the daily operations related to the management and maintenance of school grounds and amenities. This includes overseeing the acquisition, deployment, and recording of assets associated with school facilities, buildings, and amenities, ensuring proper maintenance procedures are followed. You will also conduct research and provide recommendations on acquiring assets to enhance the school environment, supporting the effective use of resources and infrastructure.
The successful applicant will coordinate the use of school grounds and amenities by the community, managing scheduling and ensuring all necessary documentation, including invoicing, is completed. Additionally, you will provide assistance to community users and organise Information Technology and Audio-Visual requirements as requested.
Supporting the Manager Corporate Services, you will assist in the development and implementation of asset management and maintenance strategies for school facilities and equipment. Your role will also involve preparing funding submissions, evaluating tenders, and coordinating contracts relating to school facilities, building and amenities. Furthermore, you will liaise with service providers, contractors, and stakeholders on matters related to facilities management, ensuring compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
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 Trisha Bebek, Manager Corporate Services on (08) 9392 6855 or trisha.bebek@education.wa.edu.au
During the school holidays, please contact Trisha Bebek on 0419 664 733.
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 National Criminal History Check with the Department's Screening Unit.
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 three (3) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- A four (4) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF
- Demonstrated considerable ability to provide effective support and input into the development, implementation and monitoring of school buildings, grounds and facilities and the ability to investigate funding opportunities.
- Demonstrated considerable team management and supervisory skills.
- Demonstrated considerable written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal effectively with a wide range of individuals at all levels.
- Demonstrated considerable computer skills in a range of application software packages, including spreadsheets and word processing.
- Demonstrated understanding of Occupational Health and Safety as it relates to facilities and asset maintenance.
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/SS958936
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 Monday, 14 April 2025
