EOI - Facilities Supervisor - Ripley Central State School

Queensland Department of Education; Ripley; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education – Ripley QLD is seeking a Facilities Supervisor for Ripley Central State School. The role supports the Business Manager with facilities management, including cleaning services, building infrastructure, telecommunications, furniture and assets, reporting to the Business Manager or delegated authority.

The successful candidate will coordinate maintenance, liaise with external contractors, ensure security and safety compliance, manage WAAPs for contractors,

Responsibilities

• Liaising with external contractors
• Scheduling and managing maintenance activities
• Implementing and monitoring process and policy for issuing school keys to staff, hirers and community users
• Conducting inspections to ensure buildings and facilities comply with security and safety requirements
• Maintenance of buildings and grounds, and procurement of furniture and fittings
• Support capital works projects and coordinate minor works
• Management of Work Area Access Permits (WAAP) for all contractors on school grounds
• Oversee facility hire activities including liaison with hirers and development of hire agreements for approval
• Cleaning operations including review of cleaning areas and supervision of cleaning staff
• Management of the telecommunications system and reporting
• Prioritise and schedule work commitments to meet service standards
• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities
• Identify maintenance requirements per Maintenance Assessment Report and school needs
• Assist the Business Manager with day-to-day supervision and management of grounds and cleaning staff
• Provide support for uniform operations including stock control, cost analysis and supplier liaison
• Provide administrative support contributing to effective operational requirements
• Establish networks with other Business Managers and departmental officers to meet service standards and policy requirements
• Other suitable duties as directed by supervisor

Job description

Queensland Department of Education – Ripley QLD

Ripley Central State School is seeking a Facilities Supervisor to join the team!
If you're ready to make a difference, we want to hear from you!
This is a temporary full-time position until 11 December 2026, unless otherwise determined.

This temporary vacancy is open to Expressions of Interest and any extensions to this appointment will not exceed 12 months.

About Ripley Central State School:

We are a fast growing school in the suburb of Ripley that opened in 2023. Our school motto, 'Passion & Purpose' drives all that we do and is captured in our school song. Ripley Central State School is a vibrant and growing school where every student is supported to learn, belong and thrive. Our four values help us to be EPIC Learners - we are Empowered, Polite, Inclusive and Careful. These values shape our culture and guide all that we do.

About the Role:

As the Facilities Supervisor you will support the Business Manager with all aspects of facilities management including cleaning services, building infrastructure, telecommunications, furniture and assets. The Facilities Supervisor reports to the Business Manager, Principal or nominated delegate.

Responsibilities include:

• Facilities management includes though may not be restricted to:
• Liaising with external contractors.
• Scheduling and managing maintenance activities.
• Implementing and monitoring process and policy for the issue of school keys to staff, hirers and community users.
• Conduct inspections to ensure building and facilities comply with all security and safety requirements for all users.
• Maintenance of buildings and grounds, and procurement of furniture and fittings.
• Support capital works projects and arrange the coordination of minor works.
• Management of Work Area Access Permits (WAAP) for all contractors on school grounds.
• Oversee facility hire activities including liaison with hirers and development of hire agreements for approval.
• Cleaning operations including the review of cleaning areas and supervision of cleaning staff.
• Management of the telecommunications system and reporting.
• Prioritise and schedule work commitments to meet agreed service standards.
• Assist in identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities.
• Identify maintenance requirements in accordance with Maintenance Assessment Report and school needs.
• Assist the Business Manager with the day-to‑day supervision and management of grounds and cleaning staff by providing support, sharing learning and demonstrating personal integrity.
• Provide support for the uniform operations within the school, including maintaining stock control, cost analysis and liaison with suppliers.
• Provide administrative support that contributes to the effective operational requirements of the school as directed.
• Establish networks and liaise with other Business Managers and departmental officers and community representatives to ensure the provision of corporate services meets agreed service standards, legislative, policy and procedural requirements. Other responsibilities (as required)
• Other suitable duties, consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the position as directed by the supervisor or nominated delegate.

We welcome all applicants to share any support needed to ensure our recruitment process is inclusive.

Applicants need to be a current Queensland Government employee to be eligible to apply.

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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