Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS873987
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 2, 2024
Comet Bay College is seeking a highly organised, motivated, energetic and handy Facilities Coordinator (Administration Support Coordinator – Facilities and Assets) to join our team!
In this role, you will oversee and coordinate daily operations relating to the maintenance of college grounds and amenities. The Facilities Coordinator is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the overall presentation of the college’s buildings/structures, providing a high standard of presentation and a safe and appealing environment for students, staff and visitors.
The Facilities Coordinator:
- identifies and attends to general maintenance requirements in a timely manner.
- liaises with and coordinates contractors and tradespersons undertaking work across the college.
- makes recommendations and coordinates the deployment of minor works and improvements to amenities in consultation with the Manager Corporate Services and the Principal.
- assists with the management of college Assets.
- directly undertakes minor repairs and maintenance tasks as capable and provides logistical support to staff with the setting up of school events.
Comet Bay's motto is 'Seek Excellence' and this underpins everything we do. Students are encouraged to perform to their highest standard and are given the opportunity to excel in a number of high-quality programs. Comet Bay College has been a Department of Education and Training endorsed Gifted and Talented Academic Program school since 2007, providing a tailored, highly stimulating, and challenging program to all selected students. The college also offers students extension through Drama, Dance, Music, and Art as well as having a fully accredited Specialist Australian Rules Football Program with direct links to the Fremantle Dockers and Peel Thunder.
Catering for students in Year 7 to Year 12. The college is situated in Secret Harbour a coastal community 64 kilometres from Perth and draws students from its partner primary schools located in the Golden Bay, Secret Harbour, and Singleton areas. Due to our popularity and rapid expansion of residential development around the college, the College is a local intake school.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work-related requirements (selection criteria):
- Sound 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.
- Sound team management and supervisory skills, including the ability to motivate and develop staff.
- Sound written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively with a wide range of individuals at all levels.
- Sound computer skills in a range of application software packages, including spreadsheets and word processing.
Applications will be assessed against these work related (selection criteria) of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Comet Bay College can be found by visiting www.cometbaycollege.wa.edu.au or Schools Online or by downloading the relevant attachment below.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here
For further job-related information:
Please contact Jennifer Tarr, Manager Corporate Services by telephoning (08) 9553 8100 or emailing jenni.jenkyn@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A statement addressing the work-related requirements (selection criteria; as detailed within the Job Description Form (JDF) at the foot of this advertisement), in context of the role and business needs of the school.
- A CV outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position.
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees who can attest to the claims made in your written application, preferably one being your current line manager.
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
Eligibility and training requirements
Employees will be required to:
- provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy.
- consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit prior to commencement of employment.
- obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
- complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement.
- complete the Department’s training in Accountable and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment and every three years thereafter.
- complete the Department’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness online course within 3 months of commencement.
- complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) on Monday, 19 February 2024.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
