Team Leader, Facilities - Brisbane School Of Distance Education

We are seeking a proactive Team Leader to oversee the administrative, financial, and daily operations of facilities management at our school.
This role involves leading a team responsible for the safety, security, and maintenance of our fleet, warehouse, and school grounds.
You will also plan, schedule, and coordinate infrastructure projects and the school's program of works in collaboration with the Business Manager.If you're a motivated leader with strong organisational skills, we'd love to hear from you!About The SchoolThe Brisbane School of Distance Education provides lessons in an on-line environment to over 3000 students.
Our school is devoted to professional development and staff well-being, while upholding their motto of "each student succeeding".
The school is proud to be involved in the Rainbow Liaison Officer program, support students with all abilities and gender diversity within the school.
Applicants that are flexible with change, willing to be part of a supportive and high achieving team and engage with the fundamental beliefs of the school are encouraged to apply.
BrisbaneSDE upholds the vision of the Proud at Work workforce strategy and believes the school should be an environment where staff and students feel safe, supported and valued for who they are.About The RoleThe Team Leader Facilities AO5 leads a team of 13 staff that manages various functions for the whole school including the cleaning and grounds functions, the print ordering, storing and despatching of student resources, mail service, school security, fleet management and leads the Workplace Health and Safety functions for the whole school, provide advice and support to the Business Manager and School executive.
This position will work closely with the Business Manager to ensure the functions as described are managed effectively for this large site.
In addition, this school co-habits with Coorparoo secondary College and this role liaises regularly with the Business Manager from SCS to discuss whole of site repairs and issues.
Some of the specific and unique functions of this role are:Leads the Workplace Health and safety committeeManages the school fleet of 3 vehicles eg repairs, log books and booking systemManges multiple large budgets relevant to a school of distance education eg; Postage and PrintChecking time sheets each fortnight and managing the annual training and performance plan of the teamLiaise with tradespeople on a daily basis- organise WAAPs and other required documentsProvide critical support and advice to the Business ManagerOther duties as directedThe role directly supports the Business Manager and School Executive and provides advice to all school staff on issues of Workplace Health and Safety.Staff are able to commence as early as 6.30am.
School hours are 8.00am to 3.00pm daily.About YouThe ideal applicant will have the following skills:Excellent communication skillsAbility to lead a diverse teamAbility to problem solveKnowledgeable with One School and knowledge of Education Qld policy and DOE standards are criticalInterested?
To Apply:Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history)Attach a 2-page response to the How you will/may be assessed section of 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.The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace.
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