Facility Operations

2 days ago


Cairns City, Australia Catholic Education Dioceses of Cairns Full time

Commencement Date: 13 January 2025

Employment Type: Part Time, Permanent

Salary Range: $35.90 to $37.03 gross per hour PLUS 12.75% Super

Closing Date for Applications: 12pm, Wednesday 4 December 2024

Newman Catholic College

Newman Catholic College, co-located on James Cook University site, Smithfield, is Cairns Catholic Education’s newest college, joining a system of 29 other catholic schools and colleges. Opened in 2022, with approximately 140 Year 7 students and growing a year level each year until Year 12 is reached in 2027, its location on and interaction with the University presents endless opportunities to meet the diverse learning needs of our students. Newman Catholic College works collaboratively with James Cook University so that learning and teaching is enhanced at all year levels.

About the Role

The primary purpose of the Facility Operations and WHS Coordinator is to ensure that the College grounds, buildings and plant and equipment are well maintained, well presented, secure, safe and compliant with applicable regulations. They serve as a key figure in managing the school's infrastructure, supporting a safe working and learning environment, and minimising risks related to
health, safety, and the physical environment.

There is a range of roles and tasks in a variety of contexts involving some complexity in the extent and choice of actions required. As the employee gains experience, they may be asked to identify, analyse, and evaluate information from a variety of sources.

The employee appointed to this role will work independently using their own discretion and judgement based on routines and procedures and will report any more complex problems to the Business Manager.

Over time the employee may be asked to lead or supervise a work team and may have limited responsibility for guidance of the work of others. Team co-ordination may be required.

For further information about the role, please download the Position Description   Facility Operations and WHS Coordinator.pdf

Work Requirements

  • Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
  • Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education

What we offer

  • Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
  • Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary 
  • 12.75% Employer Superannuation Contributions
  • Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service
  • 14 Weeks’ paid parental leave 
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

To Apply: 

Select 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

For current employees, apply via the 'Employee Login' tab on the homepage of the Careers website.

Please note applications will only be accepted via the Careers website.

Enquiries: 

Lauretta Graham - Principal
P: 4047 6000
E: principal.newman@cns.catholic.edu.au

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

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