Overview
Location: St Augustines College - Augustine Heights (S). Work hours: 38.00 hours per week required to work throughout the year including school holidays. Salary: $104,381.00 - $112,087.00 + super (School Salary Scale). Status: Full Time Continuing. Start date: 17/09/2025. Ad close date: 17 September 2025. Contact: 3814 8300.
Summary
Inspire and lead the planning and delivery of essential services, driving the school's success by achieving strategic goals and operational excellence. The College is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic person to manage our Facilities team as well as overseeing the contractors required to ensure our College's operational compliance, whilst maintaining a high standard in safety and continued beautification of our College's green spaces.
About The Opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:
* Managing systems, processes and needs of the school by organising scheduled and unscheduled works across the College's facilities and grounds by prioritising and allocating work to Facilities team members and/or the site contact for principal contractors such as cleaners, landscape gardeners, security, pest control, etc.
* Supervising Facilities team members
* Implementing best practice guidelines provided by BCE including implementation of policies, resolution of issues, and management of relevant assets to ensure all works are carried out to suitable standards that meet compliance with all statutory and government authority acts, regulations and requirements, whilst minimising disruptions to student learning and downtime of operational facilities
* Planning and managing any use/hire of the school's facilities, special projects, contractor performance, risk mitigation and ongoing reporting
* Involvement in quotation and procurement processes for Facilities
* Maintain the workorder portal with updates, completions and escalations of jobs as required
* Actively participate in the Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) Committee and dedication to the College grounds
* Manage WH&S compliance and hazardous substances, environmental, water and noise regulations
* Conduct and/or organise safety and security inspections
* Implementing relevant programs, including recommendations for appropriate purchases within budget and managing the rollout by assisting with the planning, management and implementation of minor/major works projects and improvements
* Prepare purchase orders and approvals as required for supplier payments
* Collaborative approach with staff to ensure facilities are maintained at a high standard
* After-hours contact for alarm activations
About You
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
* Managing systems and processes, adapting to evolving needs
* Skill in asset and facilities management
* Expertise in planning and managing facility use, special projects, contractor performance, and risk mitigation
* Competency in supervising staff, including performance management, training, and development
* Program management experience in implementing and managing programs and budgets
Eligibility And Safeguarding Requirements
* Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
* Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.
Why Choose BCE
Benefits
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
* Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
* Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
* Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards
* Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
* Active staff social club and wellness programs
* Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program
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