Facilities Officer

**About the Department**:
The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to delivering responsive services focused on equity and excellence to Queenslanders and their communities. We promote equity and excellence by our commitment to respect, protect and promote human rights. Our objectives are: a strong start for all children, every student realising their potential, fair and safe workplaces and communities, capable people delivering our vision. Our vision is one of equity and excellence in a progressive, high performing education system that realises the potential of every student.
**About Queensland Pathways State College (QPSC)**: QPSC delivers a 12-month senior transitions program to vulnerable students that are still wanting to complete their senior studies, however, have found it difficult to succeed at this in mainstream schooling. Many of our students have experienced anxiety, depression, homelessness or trauma. By developing a safe and supportive environment, these students are able to achieve their goals and positively move onto pathways in further learning (TAFE or university) or employment.
**About the Role**:As the Facilities Officer, you will**:

- Oversee the daily operations of facility management in the school including the security, safety, grounds, cleaning and hire of school fleet, venue/s and grounds
- Undertake and/or supervise a team undertaking planned and unplanned maintenance and repairs, cleaning and administrative services for the school

**Responsibilities include**:

- Create and maintain systems, registers, processes and procedures to administer transactions related to facilities management and reporting including Work Area Access Permits (WAAP), WH&S incidents and oversee and/or undertake administration remotely across 12 sites.
- Oversee and maintain school facilities, grounds and fleet vehicles, including access permits, keys and alarms, servicing, cleaning, maintenance and identify minor works
- Organise and support campus staff with scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair requests, assigning and prioritising tasks and arranging for external contractors as required
- Conduct research, source, and recommend new equipment purchases to support the school's expansion. Manage assets and oversee stocktake across all sites.
- Highly organised and self-motivated and able to remotely oversee 12 campuses across Queensland.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills, coupled with exceptional digital skills and verbal communication abilities.
- Able to work independently and demonstrate experience in facilities management. Previous experience in a facilities role, particularly within an educational setting, would be highly advantageous.

Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
**To Apply**:

- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)
- Attach a 1-page written statement about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.
Applications remain current for 12 months from the closing date and may be considered for appointment to identical or similar vacancies within the Department.
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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