Maintenance Programs Lead — Education Infrastructure

Queensland Government; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Manager to lead the Maintenance Program Delivery team, overseeing strategic planning and delivery of maintenance and related programs for schools, early childhood education and care centres, and staff housing.

The role requires proven leadership in complex infrastructure programs, strong project management, budget oversight, and stakeholder engagement. A current Working with Children Check is required. Applications welcome for inclusive recruitment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing complex infrastructure, maintenance, or asset management programs.
• Strong project and program management capability, including budget oversight and resource management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
• Ability to lead teams through change and deliver strategic outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with experience advising senior leadership.
• Current Working with Children Check (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the strategic planning and delivery of maintenance programs that enhance, modernise, and optimise educational infrastructure to support learning communities.
• Manage multiple project teams in all aspects of program delivery including the financial and human resources, initial planning, construction and commissioning of multiple complex projects within a legislative and contractual framework.
• Drive the successful achievement of program outcomes by monitoring performance, managing risks, and ensuring accountability for key initiatives within the Department's investment portfolio.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and delivering high levels of client satisfaction across diverse service networks.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives by developing and implementing business strategies, systems, and processes that promote innovation, efficiency, and best-practice service delivery.
• Provide strategic leadership in the effective management of human, financial, and physical resources, ensuring responsible stewardship and optimal use of departmental assets.
• Deliver high-quality advice, reporting, and insights to senior executives to support informed decision-making and the successful delivery of maintenance and infrastructure programs.
• Champion a culture of safety, compliance, accountability, and excellence, ensuring all program activities align with departmental priorities and statutory obligations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Budget oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Communication skills

Working with Children Check

Job description

Queensland Government is seeking a Manager to lead the Maintenance Program Delivery team, overseeing strategic planning and delivery of maintenance and related programs for schools, early childhood education and care centres, and staff housing.

The role requires proven leadership in complex infrastructure programs, strong project management, budget oversight, and stakeholder engagement. A current Working with Children Check is required. Applications welcome for inclusive recruitment.