Maintenance Manager

Lead the delivery of maintenance, grounds, cleaning and minor works services across the College. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for ensuring the College’s facilities are safe, well-maintained and fully operational to support teaching, learning and community activities......

Full-time | 5 weeks annual leave

Charlton Christian College is a K–12 co-educational Christian school located in Fassifern, Lake Macquarie. Our mission is to provide a Christ-centred education of excellence that empowers students to develop their God-given potential.

We are seeking a practical, organised and service-oriented Maintenance Manager to lead the delivery of maintenance, grounds, cleaning and minor works services across the College. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for ensuring the College’s facilities are safe, well-maintained and fully operational to support teaching, learning and community activities.

About the Role

• Lead and coordinate maintenance, grounds, cleaning and facilities services across the College
• Supervise Grounds and Maintenance Officers and cleaning staff, setting daily priorities and expectations
• Manage maintenance requests through the maintenance request system, prioritising and allocating work
• Coordinate contractors and trades, including site access, supervision and quality assurance
• Deliver minor works and infrastructure improvements, including hands-on tasks where appropriate
• Support College events through planning, setup and pack-down
• Monitor site safety, respond to alarms and manage access and security requirements
• Ensure equipment, tools and vehicles are safe, compliant and fit for purpose
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and support compliance requirements

The Successful Applicant Will Have

• A personal Christian faith, regular church attendance, and willingness to support the College’s Statement of Faith
• Understanding of, and commitment to, child safety in an educational setting
• Current NSW Working with Children Check
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance, facilities, grounds or trade-related operations
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating day-to-day operational work
• Sound knowledge of building, equipment and grounds maintenance, ideally with a personal trade qualification relevant to the works involved on-site.
• Experience coordinating contractors and trades
• Working knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements
• Ability to prioritise work and respond to urgent operational issues
• Competence in work order systems and basic IT tools

Demonstrated evidence of the following behavioural competencies:

• Leading and Supervising
• Planning and Organising
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Working with People

Commencement

As soon as possible, subject to negotiation

Salary & Conditions

This is a permanent full-time position with 5 weeks annual leave. The salary for this role commences at $85,971 per annum (Level 5 MEA) and includes 5 weeks annual leave.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the Christian Schools General Staff Multi-Enterprise Agreement.

How to Apply

Please download and complete the Employment Application Form.

Please submit the following via the 'Apply to this Job' button below.

• Application form
• Cover letter addressing the selection criteria, and
• Resume

Confidential Enquiries: Please contact Margaret Ekisowei Day on (02) 4959 9111
Position Description: Available here: Position Description