Brisbane Girls Grammar School provides a broad, liberal education for girls from Years 7 to 12, establishing the educational foundation for young women to contribute confidently to their world with wisdom, imagination, and integrity. One of Australia’s leading girls’ schools, Brisbane Girls Grammar School is an academically non-selective independent school, established in 1875 as one of Queensland’s original Grammar schools.
Job Description
About the role
Brisbane Girls Grammar School is seeking a highly experienced Property & Capital Works Manager to lead the management of the School’s properties, facilities, and capital works projects in alignment with the School’s strategic goals: to provide and protect high-quality, leading-edge, compliant, functional, expertly designed and flexible facilities to support effective teaching and learning and deliver maximum utilisation and user satisfaction.
As the Property and Capital Works Manager, you will hold an integral position, reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer (CFO).
The Property and Capital Works Manager’s key responsibilities include:
- plan and oversee the management of the School’s facilities and grounds for all campuses, ensuring a safe and functional environment for students, staff and visitors
- developing and implementing a range of capital works plans, refurbishment, and long-term maintenance plans that meet the School’s strategic and operational needs
- lead the planning, coordination, and execution of Capital Works projects, including new constructions, refurbishments and infrastructure improvements and supporting project-related activities to ensure that all phases of construction projects are completed within specifications, within budget and compliant with relevant building codes, regulations and safety standards
- prepare reports and comprehensive project documentation as required, including but not limited to budget updates and recommendations to the Principal and Chief Financial Officer regarding property and facilities matters
- lead and manage the activities of the Property and Facilities department, establishing performance expectations and monitoring progress, performance and professional development outcomes.
- Previous experience in a similar leadership role is essential with demonstrated capability to develop a strong-performing team
- Tertiary qualification in a Construction related discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant skills, knowledge and experience
- Builders and Site Supervisor License is essential
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in commercial refurbishment, construction, or project management role, with experience managing and coordinating internal and external teams to effectively deliver projects
- Demonstrated track record of successfully managing and delivering complex capital works, construction or maintenance, and infrastructure projects under various contractual arrangements on time and within budget
- Excellent project management skills
- Experience in contract negotiation, procurement processes, and vendor management
- Fire Safety Advisor certification is desirable
- Proven experience in conducting regular inspections of facilities to ensure compliance with safety standards and quality expectations
- The ability to acquire and maintain a Positive Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
Why work for us?
Staff at Girls Grammar have access to a range of employee benefits, including:
- A collegial and supportive working environment
- Competitive salary and 14.25% superannuation
- Inclusion in the School’s Salary Continuance Plan (eligible staff)
- Generous long service and paid parental leave (eligible staff)
- An active Social Club with events and activities offered throughout the year
For further information, please contact Brigitte Bickham, our Human Resources Manager, on 07 3332 1307.
Apply now —We look forward to hearing from you. The closing date for applications is 9 am Monday, 16 September 2024.
Interviews may be conducted throughout the advertising period, and interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.
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