Management - Schools (Education & Training)
Ohana For Youth is a growing, respected and innovative charity based in Southeast Queensland that provides secondary education and support programs to young people.
Our colleges are Co-Ed Independent Special Assistance schools for young people who have disengaged from mainstream schooling.
Our stunning, purpose-built facilities are located at Robina on the Gold Coast and Meadowbrook in Logan.
We base our philosophy on establishing positive and respectful relationships between adults and students to maximise engagement and academic achievement set in a structured, nurturing welfare-based environment.
It's a positive, fun and happy place to work and all our staff are highly valued.
All staff have access to EAP, Fitness Passport, stacks of professional development and significant tax benefits through our PBI status.
We are a leading educational institution committed to providing a nurturing environment where students thrive academically and personally.
Our dedicated team supports each student's journey with care and excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
Campus Setup & Expansion: Coordinate campus construction, renovations, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Facilities & Maintenance: Oversee building upkeep, develop preventative maintenance schedules, and manage vendor relationships.
Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations; lead emergency protocols and staff training.
Canteen Operations: Supervise canteen services, ensuring quality, safety, and effective inventory management.
Staff Management: Recruit, train, and lead teams across maintenance, canteen, and facilities.
Budget & Financial Management: Prepare and manage budgets for operations and facilities projects.
Additional Duties: Support recruitment, staff induction, and ad hoc tasks as needed.
Key Skills:
Project management and campus setup.
Vendor and contractor management.
Health, safety, and compliance knowledge.
Staff recruitment, training, and leadership.
Budget management and financial reporting.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Key Measurables:
Adherence to budget Regulatory compliance across campuses Vendor satisfaction and relationship quality Health and safety compliance Health and hygiene compliance within canteen operations Qualifications and Experience:
5+ years of operations management experience, ideally in a multi-site or educational setting.
Strong financial acumen with proven experience managing budgets and projects.
Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, recruitment, and performance processes.
Expertise in end-to-end facilities operations, compliance, and safety regulations.
Experience overseeing canteen or food service operations is a plus.
Current Queensland Driver's Licence and Blue Card (Working with Children Check).
How to Apply: If you have the necessary qualifications and skills to excel in this role, please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.
This is a permanent Full-time position (38 hours per week) subject to a six-month probationary period.
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