Facilities Manager

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About Brisbane Catholic Education

Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.

Job description:

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.

• Location: St Augustines College - Augustine Heights (S)
• Start date: October 2025
• Work hours: 38.00 hours per week required to work throughout the year including school holidays
• Salary: $104, $112, super (School Salary Scale)
• Status: Full Time Continuing
• Ad close date: 14 October 2025
• Contact:

About our school

St Augustine's College provides a robust P-12 Catholic education in the Augustinian tradition. Located in Augustine Heights, we are an inclusive, Catholic College offering a rounded education that supports the growth of each student. Celebrating the Augustinian core values of Unity, Love and Truth, we provide a nurturing coeducational experience that allows students and families to journey from Prep through to Year 12. Students are supported to explore their full potential as learners, and this is complemented by a rich program of cocurricular offerings. Located in the western corridor between Brisbane and Ipswich, the College is easily accessed via the Centenary and Logan Motorways with buses available for students from surrounding areas. Our commitment to students is at the heart of everything we do. Explore our school website to learn more about us.

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 of 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

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. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
• 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.

Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.

Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone's responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.

Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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