School Officer - FT Tulliallan PS - VIC Schools

We currently have an opportunity for a Full Time School Officer/Handyperson. Based at Tulliallan Public School, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the entire school facilities. Specifically, you will be accountable for the delivery of services and complete all assigned maintenance and service tasks to achieve all contractual obligations around safety, performance, quality, communications and special school projects.

What You’ll Do (key responsibilities)

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Complete all School Officer tasks

• Manage the School Facility 

• Manage all aspects of Service Delivery Partners (SDP) to ensure they are complying with standards, policies, processes, systems and instructions that have been set at the School Facility

• Manage all aspects of Zero Harm requirements to ensure the Facility is operating in accordance with Zero Harm practices 

• Be the first point of contact for the School Operator for all questions & queries

What You’ll Bring (experience required)

• Experience in handyman repairs, trades assistant, carpentry or similar trade background.

• Ability to supervise Project Work or related discipline.

• Experience in the delivery of FM services where subcontractors are used for reactive and planned maintenance.

• Monitor and evaluate the performance of subcontractors.

• Familiarity and understanding of domestic building statutory obligations, codes of practice and Building code of Australia.

• Available to be on call when required (allowance paid)

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career. 

• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.

• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.

• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we.  With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.  Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.

How to Apply

Click "APPLY" and please include your up-to-date resume and copies of any relevant licences/qualifications.

Please note - A Pre-employment medical (we will arrange and pay for this), Drivers Licence, Police Check and a Working with Children Check (or ability to acquire) will be required for this position.

At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.