Yeppoon State High School is seeking an experienced and proactive Grounds and Facilities Manager for our beautiful school. The Grounds and Facilities Manager will report to the Business Manager and will supervise the day-to-day operations of the two Schools Officers and a day cleaner and will work alongside the Admin Officer-Facilities/WHS Officer on contractor management and safety-related matters.

Job details

About our School:

Yeppoon State High School is committed to providing a learning environment that upholds the values of Spirit, Teamwork, Accountability, Respect and Safety.  Students and staff work as a team to ensure academic and social learning outcomes are maximised for all. This is achieved by creating quality learning experiences and positive relationships, within a safe, inclusive and disciplined school environment. Whilst emphasis is placed on academic outcomes, we believe that the development of a holistic education through the teaching of values and ethics instils in our graduates a sense of decency and respect for others. Yeppoon State High School recognises the importance of strong parent and community partnerships. 

About the Role:

As the Grounds and Facilities Manager, you will:

• Identify, prioritise and implement a range of facilities, grounds care maintenance and enhancement activities to ensure that the school/college grounds and facilities are managed and maintained to a high standard.
• Provide operational support on a diverse range of grounds management issues, including the analysis of requirements, identification of solutions, planning and coordination of cost effective grounds renewal projects.

The Grounds and Facilities Manager has a golf buggy for easy transport around the school, a corporate card to purchase necessary consumables and a school-issued mobile phone, laptop and/or ipad.

Multiple training and opportunities await the successful applicant. One of which is to the attend the Schools Officer - Conference on 17-19 August at Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational and technical skills to address a diverse range of grounds and facilities maintenance issues, including identification of solutions, planning and coordination, and actioning rectifications if needed.
• Leadership skills to lead a team, develop and mobilise talents.
• Resilience and being able to work within a school environment whose clientele is at least 1100 students coming from diverse and varying background.
• Involvement in strategic planning to achieve savings in the areas of capital works, minor works, utilities and maintenance budgets including provision of advice on these issues.
• Provide operational support to ensure compliance with legislation, guidelines, procedures and standards with respect to facilities planning and operational management.
• Ensure electrical checks, carpet cleaning, pest control and other such regular maintenance tasks are performed by adhering to departmental policy and procedures.
• Assist the Principal in the recruitment and selection of new staff, manage training and induction of School Officers, school based trainee programs and manage the venue hire within the school/college.
• Attend after hour call outs to break and enter situations, security system faults, cold room malfunctions and other issues requiring immediate out of school hours attention.
• Facilitate improvement activities, supervise and effect maintenance and adjustment to plant and equipment.

Please refer to the Role Description for a full list of responsibilities.

Additional requirements:

• Knowledge, or the ability to acquire knowledge, of some pre-established computer programs (such as Microsoft programs) and systems (OneSchool, internet).
• A relevant Trade Certificate.
• Possession of a current driver's licence.

Interested? 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. 
• Attach evidence of the mandatory requirements outlined in the attached role description.

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.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached Role Description and Applicant Information Package and follow the instructions.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• CQR690245_26T - Role Description (PDF, 318KB)
  Role Description
  
  Applicant Information Package (PDF, 232KB)
  Information Package for Applicants