Facilities Manager

**Estimated start date**:Commencing Jan 2025

**Position tenure**:Permanent

**Weeks worked**:Up to 52 weeks per year including school holidays

**Tenure duration**(where Fixed Term)**:
**Total Paid Hours (per week) & days required**:38 hours per week

**Salary level, range or hourly rate**:School officer Level 7(School Salary Scale)/(Services Salary Scale)

**Employment conditions**: Diocesan Catholic Education Employing Authorities in Queensland Single Interest Agreement

Mt Maria College, North Brisbane’s first Catholic Co-Educational College, was established in 1978. As a member of Marist Schools Australia, our educational philosophy is based on the teachings of St Marcellin Champagnat, the founder of the Marist Order. The College has developed significantly in recent years having expanded its facilities to provide excellent education opportunities for Year 7-12 students. Currently, 1020 students are part of our Mt Maria family with a high demand for future enrolments. The College provides the opportunities for all its students to develop to their full potential, ready to be positive and justice centered contributors to society.

**Explore**our school website** to learn more about us.**

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Facilities Manager. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our College's infrastructure, ensuring our facilities meet the growing needs of our school community.
The Facilities Manager will oversee the strategic planning, development, and day-to-day management of our College’s physical assets.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- ** Strategic Planning & Development**: Collaborate with the Leadership team to design and implement enhancements to campus facilities, promote sustainability, and manage complex projects from planning through execution.
- ** Safety & Compliance**: Ensure all facilities adhere to safety standards, conducting regular inspections and addressing hazards promptly. Implementation of the College annual WHS plan, ensuring all facilities adhere to safety standards, conducting regular inspections and addressing hazards promptly.
- ** Budget**: Develop and manage the maintenance budget, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining quality and safety.
- **Team Leadership**: Supervise and support the Grounds and Maintenance team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Manage and monitor external contractors and workmanship.
- **Emergency Response**: Be on call for after-hours emergency situations as needed.

**About You**:
**Essential Skills and Experience**:

- Demonstrated experience in property or facilities management, ideally within an educational or similar environment.
- Strong knowledge of building maintenance, repair techniques, and safety regulations.
- Proven ability to manage budgets and negotiate with contractors.
- Excellent organisational, time-management, and leadership skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities to engage with various stakeholders.
- Proven ability to build and sustain effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience in preparing high-level correspondence and documentation on various property management issues.

**Qualifications & Certifications**:
Relevant qualifications in facilities or property management.
- Current First Aid certification (or ability to acquire)
- Working With Children Check (Paid Blue Card)
- A valid Australian driver’s license.

Applications will be reviewed as received, and an appointment may be made before the advertised closing date.

To be eligible to be considered for this role you will:

- hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement;
- be eligible to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment; and
- have a commitment to and understanding of the ethos and traditions of Catholic Education.
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- Everyone at Brisbane Catholic Education models and fosters a _commitment to the safeguarding of children_ and promotes a culture where _**_student protection is everyone’s responsibility_**_. Successful applicants will complete requisite _Working With Children (WWC)_ pre-employment screening, in accordance with legislation, prior to appointment._

**Contact**: Natalie Bourke

**Contact number**: 07 3550 3400

**Closing date**:19-Jan-2025