About this job
About Us
Balmoral State High School was established in 1958. Over many decades this great secondary school has provided the education thousands of students have needed to begin their careers or move on to further study. Graduates have access to the full range of post-school options - tertiary study, training or the workforce. We are situated on ten hectares in Morningside, approximately 6km from the Brisbane CBD. The school is well serviced by bus and rail transport. Our enthusiastic and caring staff, support and guide our students to grow socially, emotionally and experience academic success. Welcome to our community.
Your Role:
As an AO3 Facilities Supervisor, you will be based at Balmoral SHS and play a vital role in supervising and coordinating all facility-related operations. You will oversee maintenance, safety compliance, and general upkeep, managing contractors and support staff to ensure facilities meet departmental standards. Reporting to the Business Manager, you will collaborate with a range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver a safe and efficient environment for the school community.
The Facilities Supervisor plays a vital role in ensuring the effective management, safety and functionality of the school's buildings, grounds and associated operations. Reporting directly to the Business Manager, this position oversees all aspects of facilities management, including liaising with external contractors, scheduling and coordinating maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with safety and security requirements. The role involves implementing and monitoring processes for the issue of school keys, managing Work Area Access Permits (WAAP) for contractors, and supporting capital works and the coordination of minor projects. The Facilities Supervisor also oversees facility hire operations, including liaising with hirers and preparing hire agreements for approval.
Additional responsibilities include supervising cleaning operations, reviewing cleaning areas and staff performance and prioritising and scheduling work to meet agreed service standards. The Facilities Supervisor assists in identifying maintenance requirements in line with Maintenance Assessment Reports and school needs, while also supporting the Business Manager in the day-to-day supervision of grounds and cleaning staff. The position contributes to the smooth operation of the school by providing administrative support, assisting with uniform operations through stock control, cost analysis and supplier liaison, and participating in process improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities include:
- Undertake the day-to-day supervision and management of school support staff.
- Operate autonomously in the provision of business services.
- Co-ordinate the creation and maintenance of procedures and documentation relating to network support and services.
Interested? To Apply
- Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should be familiar with your relevant work history).
- Attach a written statement (1-page maximum) about how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role.
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.