Overview
Santa Maria College is a leading Catholic girls' school, founded by the Sisters of Mercy with 1,280 students in Years 5 - 12 including 150 boarders.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced Facilities and Grounds Manager.
The successful applicant will lead a dynamic and committed Facilities and Grounds team.
This role is a full-time ongoing position, commencing in March 2026.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
* Model and maintain the Catholic and Mercy ethos and traditions of the College
* Tertiary, building or trade qualifications in a related field with significant knowledge of and experience in property management principles, procedures and standards
* Firm knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety and Work Safe practices
* Knowledge of contract documents and specifications
* Working knowledge of all trades
* Strong knowledge of plant and machinery
* Skill in organising resources and the capacity to set priorities and work to deadlines
* Ability to supervise and train staff, including organising, prioritising, and scheduling work assignments
* Demonstrable ICT competencies in at least project management, works management and Microsoft Office Suite
* Extensive leadership and management skills
* Ability to be flexible, adaptable and calmly work in a fast-paced evolving work environment
* Strong dedication to customer service
* Strong problem-solving and project management skills
* Excellent verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills, enabling harmonious and positive environment
Desirable but not essential
* Experience in a comparable role in either a secondary college/school or tertiary institute
* Ability to analyse and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports and projections
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
* A current and validated National Criminal History Record Check (as issued by the Western Australian Department of Education)
* Working With Children Check.
* Completion of Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting Training.
BENEFITS
The College provides an excellent working environment, promotes staff development and encourages innovation. Some of the benefits include:
* A welcoming and inclusive community
* Opportunities for professional growth and training
* Thrive at work initiative
* Competitive salary and benefits package including:
* Five weeks leave
* Private use of a school fleet vehicle
* Laptop
* Phone
* Salary sacrificing
Our Mercy values provide the foundation of all we do and we have a strong Pastoral Care focus for staff and students.
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Both men and women are encouraged to apply for this position.
Applications
Applications close Monday 9 February 2026 at 9 am.
A position description for this role, as well as further information about the College is available on our website under 'Careers'.
Your application should include:
* Completion of the SEEK on-line Application.
* A full Resume.
* A letter of no more than two pages addressing election criteria.
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