Facilities Supervisor - Southport Special School

Queensland Department of Education; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Department of Education – Queensland is seeking an AO3 Facilities Officer to join the team at Southport Special School on the Gold Coast. The role focuses on safe, well-maintained facilities, efficient operations and supporting positive student outcomes within a collaborative school community.

You will work with the Principal, Business Manager and Leadership Team to deliver school improvement priorities, manage contractors, and oversee procurement and compliance with department

Qualifications

• Strong project management and facilities coordination experience.
• Experience with procurement processes and WHS requirements.
• Asset and records management capabilities.
• Ability to improve administrative processes in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contractors, cleaners and grounds staff to maintain school facilities.
• Oversee procurement, scope management and workplace health and safety compliance.
• Support school improvement priorities and positive student outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Education policies and legislation.

Skills

Project management

Facilities coordination

Procurement

WH&S

Asset management

Records management

Job description

Queensland Department of Education – Queensland

We are seeking a capable, motivated and compassionate AO3 Facilities Officer to join our team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and highly organised administrative all-rounder who enjoys variety, takes initiative and wants to make a genuine difference in a school community.
If you are a collaborative and solutions-focused professional looking for anopportunity to contribute to a dynamic school environment where your work is valued and meaningful, we would love to hear from you.

About Us:

Set on the beautiful Gold Coast, Southport Special School is a vibrant, inclusive and student-centred community where every young person is encouraged, supported and empowered to thrive. We are proud of our welcoming culture, strong sense of teamwork and commitment to creating the best possible environment for learning and growth.

About the Role:

In this rewarding role, you will work closely with the Principal, Business Manager and Leadership Team to help deliver school improvement priorities and support positive student outcomes. Your work will have a direct and visible impact as you help ensure our school remains safe, well-maintained, efficient and engaging for students, staff and the wider community.

Responsibilities Include:

You will play a key role in the day-to-day operations of the school, including:

• Coordinating contractors.
• QBuild.
• Cleaners and grounds staff.
• Contributing to process improvements and solving operational challenges with confidence and professionalism.

This role will suit someone with strong project management and facilities coordination skills, who can oversee projects from planning through to completion. You will be comfortable managing procurement, scope, workplace health and safety requirements, and facilities operations, while ensuring compliance with Department of Education policies and legislative requirements.

About You:

It would be highly desirable to have the following skills and attributes:

Strong financial and administrative capability is also important, as the role includes responsibilities such as asset management, stocktakes, maintaining financial records, records management and establishing innovative, creative and efficient processes for the school team.

You will also be part of a productive and efficient office team, working together and supporting your colleagues to ensure all administrative and office service standards are maintained for the school.

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.