High Salary: Team Leader

Overview

Pymble Ladies' College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.

We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.

Responsibilities

1. Lead a small team of professional services staff and be responsible for managing the business and administrative functions of the Facilities team, including contracted services, residential tenancy agreements, and supporting the Head of Facilities in leading projects including minor capital works.
2. Provide support to the Head of Facilities with the financial management of capital works and operational budgets, and coordinate the customer service team responsible for ensuring that all Facilities jobs logged via the ticketing system are allocated, managed and completed within approved timeframes.
3. Produce reports on service provision and work with contractors to manage contractor obligations including KPI performance.
4. Support the Head of Facilities in ensuring smooth campus operations in a full-time permanent capacity.

Qualifications and attributes

- Willingness to role model and promote the ethos and values of the College.
- Demonstrated experience in facilities, property, or asset management, ideally in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
- Financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
- Experience managing contracts, service level agreements and KPI adherence.
- A hands-on leader who can motivate and guide a team to deliver results.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Knowledge of WHS legislation, compliance standards, and contractor management.
- Trade or technical qualifications (desirable but not essential).

Your kind of workplace

Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That's why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins – big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback, and competitive remuneration.

We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the 'Pymble family'. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we 'walk the talk' when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.

Your kind of benefits

The salary for this role is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. We also offer a range of benefits, including:

- Training and professional development support
- Financial support towards additional studies, relevant courses, certifications, or tertiary study (subject to approval)
- Salary packaging options
- Discounted school fees (where applicable)
- Use of our Aquatic and Fitness Centre, with access to the Independent Schools Fitness Passport Program
- A dedicated Staff Wellbeing team and regular social events
- Close to public transport and onsite or nearby (street) parking
- Access to Pymble Smart Spending, which is a retail discounts platform

We also provide a wide range of opportunities for Pymble people personally and professionally through growth strategies, career progression, access to the latest technology and best-in-class resources.

Our process

To learn more about this position and what makes Pymble an excellent place to work, please submit your application online.

Our process normally involves two rounds of interviews and reference checks. Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may occur prior to the closing date. Applications for this opportunity will close on Monday 22nd September 2025.

Successful candidates must provide a paid Working with Children Check prior to engagement.

Pymble Ladies' College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workforce which represents the diverse society in which we live. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

We acknowledge the Durramurragal as the traditional custodians of the land on which our College is built. We pay respect to Elders past, present and future recognizing the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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