This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Varsity College
Varsity College, is a Prep to Year 12 (split campus) school which prides itself on a strong history of academic, sporting, cultural and community excellence. Our college has high expectations in terms of achievement, behaviour and appearance and all members of the College community understand and support our high expectations culture. Our rich and rigorous programs position our students to achieve outstanding results and graduate well prepared for success beyond school. Our staff are passionate professionals who are committed to helping students successfully achieve, no matter what it takes. Our high academic achievement is a testament to our dedicated teachers who take great pride in creating rich and engaging educational programs that provide appropriate intellectual challenges and encourage all students to continually flourish within an environment of equity and excellence.
About the Role
Under the direction and leadership of the Executive Principal in your role as Operations Team Leader you will:

• Lead and supervise a team of Schools Officers and Cleaners in regards to delivery of a high standard of facilities and asset management in a large and complex split campus College environment
• Develop and lead the delivery of the College's infrastructure management plan and other complex infrastructure projects and planning, and provide recommendations about priorities in alignment with strategic plans and improvement agendas
• Manage significant minor and major capital works projects, negotiate with external contractors to ensure accountability for school maintenance, develop and implement initiatives for facilities management, asset maintenance and replacement plans
• Manage the College facilities budgets including procurement activities such as tendering, quoting, and administration
• Lead and implement operational aspects of the workplace, health and safety agenda, and engage in extensive risk planning and contingency management for the College.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply

• Please attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
• A 2-pg response to the below questions:

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• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply best practice systems, processes and procedures relating to workplace health and safety, infrastructure and facilities management.
• Demonstrated ability to project manage complex facilities management in a school environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively and lead a high performing team to provide operational service delivery.
• Commitment to continual improvement through the achievement of business outcomes to meet the College's strategic agenda and legislative and departmental policies.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate clearly, engage with internal and external stakeholders, negotiate expectations and resolve conflicts.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
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