Facilities Officers

The School is seeking (2) enthusiastic and dynamic Facilities Officers to join our School.

The Facility Officer roles will be responsible for the ongoing maintenance of the School buildings and the upkeep of the grounds and gardens, which are undertaken by a small team of staff.

Both roles are ongoing, full-time positions and involves work during term time and school holidays, with 4 weeks leave a year.

Daily hours are 7.00am to 3.00pm, however some flexibility is required. Start date to be negotiated with the successful candidate, to commence as soon as possible.

Previous school facilities and garden, maintenance experience would be an advantage.


Key Responsibilities 

Gardens and Grounds

  • Prune plants, fertilise gardens and lawns, weed garden beds and mow lawns.
  • Ensure that the grounds are well maintained and free of debris and litter.
  • Assist with monitoring and inspecting cleaning to ensure high sanitary standards of cleanliness are maintained.
  • Maintain the automatic water reticulation system including the bores and basic reticulation repairs.
  • Rake sandpits on a regular basis to ensure their safety and freedom from foreign objects.
  • Sweep, blow and pressure clean paths, roadways and hard courts on a regular basis to remove litter and accumulation of leaves and other debris.
  • Check the ovals for foreign objects and report any maintenance issues to the Facilities Manager.

Buildings and Facilities

  • Carry out minor repairs and maintenance to School buildings, such as: 
    • Repairing breakages and damage (plaster, windows, doors, etc.).
    • Undertake maintenance and repairs of equipment and furniture.
    • Maintenance such as painting, plumbing, replacing light bulbs, removing graffiti.
    • Ensure security, smoke detector alarms and other automated systems (such as air conditioning and lighting) are effectively maintained and operated.
    • Clean out spoon drains and grates and ensure storm water pipes and soak wells are operating.
    • Assist with the management of waste disposal for the School.
    • Install, move, store and relocate furniture and equipment as required.

    Essential Selection Criteria

    • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Committed and collaborative team player.
    • Enthusiasm, creativity and initiative.
    • Ability to trouble shoot and problem solve.
    • Good organisational and time management skills.
    • Working knowledge of MS Office software.

    Desirable Selection Criteria

    • Previous experience working in a school setting.
    • Gardening skills and experience.
    • Trade qualifications.
    • Knowledge of reticulation systems.
    • Ability to operate and maintaining machinery.
    • Applied First Aid and CPR certificate.
    • Test and Tag Certification.

    Closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 5 June 2026 (WST).

    How to Apply

    The applicant needs to provide the following:

    • Covering letter (including a statement addressing the essential/desirable selection criteria and personal attributes) 
    • CV (including contact details for three referees) 
    • Certified copies of relevant qualifications 
    • A completed Employment Application Form

    Email applications are preferred and should be sent to hr@pmacs.wa.edu.au 

    Only complete applications which include the documents listed above will be considered in the selection process. All applicants will receive a return email confirming that their application has been received. This position is only open to applicants who have the right to work in Australia. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint a candidate prior to the closing date.