Facilities Manager

• Melbourne Girls Grammar
• South Yarra VIC, Australia

Full time

Non-Teaching Professionals / Managers

Job Description

Full-time, Ongoing role | Facilities Manager

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Facilities Manager to lead and drive the strategic and operational management of the school’s buildings, grounds, and infrastructure across multiple campuses.

Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, this role is responsible for ensuring that all MGGS environments are safe, functional, and aligned with the school’s strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Facilities Team to deliver high standards of safety, presentation, and service.
• Manage maintenance programs, minor capital works projects, and contractor registers across all campuses.
• Ensure compliance with safety, risk, and environmental standards.
• Oversee budgets, contracts, and procurement for facilities operations.
• Provide regular building and safety updates via email, briefings, and intranet
• Support the smooth delivery of School events and emergency management planning.

For more information about the role view the Position Description.

About you:

You are a capable and hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic environment. You balance strategic oversight with operational delivery and are confident managing budgets, contracts, and capital projects. You build strong relationships with staff, contractors, and external stakeholders, and bring a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset. Above all, you are committed to maintaining environments that reflect the excellence of Melbourne Girls Grammar.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Proven ability to lead facilities operations, capital works, and sustainability initiatives across complex sites
• Relevant trade or tertiary qualification in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building, or Project Management.
• Experience delivering major projects on time and within budget, with strong resource and contractor management
• Sound understanding of building codes, OHS legislation, and regulatory compliance with the ability to implement effective safety systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in property inspections, coordinating repairs, preparing tenders, and managing building activities to meet operational and safety needs.
• Commitment to MGGS’s values of Integrity, Compassion, Courage, and Self-Discipline
• Current Victorian Driver’s License, an Employee Working With Children Check or willing to obtain.

Ready to Apply

To apply please submit your Resume and Cover letter, addressed to the Principal, Dr Toni E Meath.

Please visit the MGGS Website to apply.

Applications will close 9.00am Monday 3 November 2025 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Employment with Melbourne Girls Grammar is subject to adherence to school policies including the Staff Code of Conduct, Child Safety Policy, Child Safety Code of Conduct and MGGS Statement of Commitment to Child Safety included below. You need to read these on our website before applying.

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Melbourne Girls Grammar

Melbourne Girls Grammar is a leading girls’ school in Australia, providing education from Early Learning to Year 12. Founded in 1893, the School is adjacent to Melbourne’s exceptional Royal Botanic Gardens.

Providing outstanding education through a holistic learning experience, the School also has an extensive range of extra-curricular activities and boarding facilities and prides itself on a distinct, stimulating learning environment, fostering ethical women of action.

Careers at Melbourne Girls Grammar provide opportunities for high performing individuals to thrive within an environment that values lifelong learning and progression.

Discover your Future Career at MGGS

Employees at Melbourne Girls Grammar have access to an extensive array of professional benefits.

Melbourne Girls Grammar welcomes applications from forward-thinking, dynamic individuals who excel in a contemporary environment.

We are as committed to our values as we are to innovation. With a rigorous curriculum and high standards, employees must uphold the values of the School in every life context and be exemplary team players.

Melbourne Girls Grammar is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the principles of merit-based selection, equality, diversity and procedural fairness.

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