Property & Projects Manager

Bring your leadership and project expertise to Atwea and help us create spaces where students and staff can thrive.

About Atwea College

Atwea College is committed to creating exceptional learning environments across our campuses. We are looking for a hands-on facilities leader to manage, optimise, and develop our campuses to support staff and students.

The Role

As Property & Projects Manager, reporting to the Corporate Services Senior Leader, you will lead the day-to-day operations of facilities and projects across all campuses, ensuring safe, efficient, and inspiring learning spaces. You’ll oversee maintenance programs, campus upgrades, lease management, and special projects that directly enhance teaching and learning experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, inspire, and grow the Facilities and Projects team across multiple campuses.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of all facilities and projects, ensuring smooth, efficient, and safe campus operations.
• Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance to keep campuses safe, compliant, and functional.
• Manage contractors, service providers, and capital works projects, delivering on time and within budget.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, fire safety, building regulations, and environmental standards.
• Support campus planning, growth, and improvements, providing advice to the Corporate Services Senior Leader.
• Collaborate with educational leaders to ensure facilities meet teaching and learning needs.

What We’re Looking For

• Trade or tertiary qualification in Facilities Management, Building Services, Engineering, or Project Management.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams across multiple sites.
• Strong track record in campus/facilities management, including project delivery and maintenance programs.
• Experience in lease management and contractor oversight.
• Skilled in budgeting, planning, and using facilities management software.

Why Join Us

• Lead multi-campus projects and day-to-day operations that make a real difference in education.
• Shape and modernise Atwea College campuses.
• Work in a supportive, values-driven environment focused on community, education, and sustainability.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Salary packaging available for permanent/fixed term employees (up to $15,899 tax-free per FBT year)
• Wellbeing leave: 2 Wellbeing Days, 1 Board Bonus Day & your Birthday off per year
• Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport access
• Flu Vaccination reimbursement (seasonal)
• Ongoing mentoring and professional development

Please note: This role will be on a fixed term, full time basis for 12 months.

Apply Now! We look forward to hearing from you.

Applications close on Tuesday, 30th September 2025. All shortlisted candidates will be contacted.