About this job
About the Department:
Working for the Queensland Department of Education means joining an organisation that values its people and promotes leadership and innovation. Be part of an environment that respects professionalism and diversity, offers training and development opportunities and embraces flexible careers and work-life balance. Find out more about working with us.
About the Role:
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
- Lead a small team in the management of disaster works at Departmental sites.
- Monitor, analyse and disaster rectification works to identify improvements and ensure the ongoing quality of our work.
- Develop and review policies and processes for the effective implementation of the department's maintenance programs
- Provide strategic advice on disaster rectification works and processes to key internal stakeholders
- Analyse data to identify risks and opportunities for improvement and use this information to mitigate risks and initiate improvements
- Develop and sustain productive partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders
- Provide advice and guidance to other staff and support the work of team members through mentoring and training opportunities
- Prepare Ministerial, Parliamentary and corporate correspondence and regular reports on the progress of disaster rectification works.
- Contribute to a positive team culture which emphasises learning and development, innovation and inclusiveness.
Our ideal candidate will have the following qualities:
- Well-developed problem solving and analytical skills and the ability to utilise these skills to improve policies and processes to ensure that organisational objectives are achieved.
- Effective communication, consultation and negotiation skills with a proven ability to meet client needs and foster and maintain mutually productive partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary strategies and concepts associated with asset management and the application of this knowledge to develop innovative solutions that contribute to the achievement of organisational goals and meet client needs
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate staff to participate in organisational change activities.
- You will also hold a current Working with Children Check clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services), a mandatory requirement for this role.
Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position.
How to apply:
- Please submit a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history); and
- A maximum 2-page statement on how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role as detailed above and within 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.