About this job
About the Department of Education
The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.
About Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre
Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre is a Department of Education school operating within the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre at Wacol. It is a multi-campus school that caters to both male and female students from across the state who are either on remand or have been sentenced for criminal offences. The school plays an important role in the community by providing young people in detention with the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills, and values that can enhance their capacity to pursue positive choices in the future. Candidates are encouraged to visit our website to learn more about our organisation.
Your Opportunity
Based at our parent campus, Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre, you will contribute to the efficient operations of facility management across multi campuses and provide timely and quality administrative support to the Business Manager relating to but not limited to:
- Facilities and maintenance, including capital works projects and coordination of minor works.
- Conduct and/or organise safety and security inspections across the site in accordance with the Facility Management Plan
- Undertake and/or organise activities for the annual maintenance schedule
- Maintain systems, registers, processes and procedures to administer transactions related to facilities management and reporting including Work Area Access Permits (WAAP), WH&S incidents and oversee and/or undertake administration
- Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.
About You
The successful candidate will work considerably autonomously to ensure operations are managed professionally and align with the school's strategic direction while staying compliant with the Department of Education's rigorous legislative policies, procedures and compliance frameworks.
To be successful in the role, you will have the following qualities:
- Highly motivated and proactive
- Innovative and creative thinker
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated initiative, compliance and time management skills to deliver on organisational priorities successfully.
Previous experience in school administration is not essential; a proactive attitude and rudimentary knowledge of building trades and government procurement processes would beneficial.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history).
- Attach a maximum 2-page response outlining your skills and abilities relevant to the role. You can use the ‘your role' section as a guide.
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.
When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.
Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.
employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).
The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.