School Facilities Management and Accountability

What will I learn?

This resource provides an overview of the requirements and procedures for the provision, upgrade and ongoing maintenance of the school site, buildings and equipment with the key responsibilities of principals being: 

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Topics

The following information will provide key information, advice and assistance on a range of issues including:

1. Annual Inspection
2. Capital Works
3. Contracts
4. Emergency and security management
5. Facilities Online
6. Occupational Health and Safety Guidelines
7. Procedures for New Construction and Major Upgrade
8. Property and Asset Management
9. Resources
10. School Facilities
11. School Infrastructure  
12. School Maintenance System
13. School operations
14.  School Resources Division (SRD) - Operation & Responsibilities
15.  Student Resource Package (SRP)
16. Tenders
17. Victorian Government Schools Reference Guide

Contacts

Please direct questions and/or comments to the relevant area:

• School Infrastructure
• A Facilities Manager has been appointed within each Regional Office to look after the infrastructure planning needs of schools. To find out more about your school, region or school facilities generally, contact your nearest Regional Office.
• The scope of the Department’s current capital commitments is outlined in the Victorian Schools Plan. 
• The specific criteria and rationale underpinning capital investment is set out in the policy Building Futures.