Facilities Coordinator

 

Main characteristics

Location

Brisbane, Queensland

Company

International Education Services

Employment type

Full time

Category

Education & Training

Job summary

About IES:
IES College is an independent, secular, co-educational senior high school in the heart of Spring Hill in Brisbane, we value and celebrate diversity in our community. Our experienced teaching and professional staff work alongside our students with care and provide young people from diverse backgrounds and experiences with the skills and values to create positive change in the world. Our smaller school setting enables students to make positive contributions, to reach their potential, and to feel safe, supported and heard. Our highly qualified teaching and professional staff are passionate about working with students to build knowledge and experiences that will shape their characters and lives.

For over 20 years, IES College has successfully transitioned more than 10,000 students into their chosen undergraduate degrees at leading Australian universities.

We have expanded our education offerings to a senior high school program for year 10, 11 and 12 students. In an environment where diversity is embraced, the academic and experiential learning program will support, nurture and challenge students while preparing them for success in an increasingly complex world.

Our Year 11 and 12 students undertake the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. The IB Diploma Programme curriculum holistically develops the whole student balancing academic subjects with student led personal development through the CAS programme of creativity, activity and service and an individual research project which prepares students for university level study, all part of strengthening the students skills as responsible, independent learners.

The Role:
We are currently seeking an experienced Facilities Coordinator to provide administrative support, and facilitate the provision of resources and support services, to ensure the efficient operation of the organisations facilities, in a timely and professional manner reflecting IES College.

Key Responsibility:
You will apply your skills, knowledge and procedurally driven mindset to your work, with your key focus being the following: Monitor operational performance, and attend to the preventative maintenance and repair, of IES equipment and facilities.Facilitate the provision of operational and facility-related resources, in consultation with relevant and affected stakeholders, both internally and externally.Advise affected stakeholders of building maintenance and upcoming projects, including relevant safety precautions.Consult with the Corporate Services Manager regarding operational and capital expenditure.Maintain the currency of compliance and facilities records.Assist with the continuous improvement and implementation of the Work, Health and Safety (WHS) Management System, including the fire safety system, to ensure compliance with relevant legislation.Conduct site-specific inductions for contractors and regular visitors, including currency checks and maintenance of internal contractor records.Conduct weekly, visual inspection of facilities and annual WHS audit.Undertake any other duties, as directed by the Corporate Services Manager.

Qualifications and Experience required:Facilities based administration experience, with a working knowledge of building operationsCertificate IV in Work, Health and Safety (desirable)Fire Safety Advisor (desirable)First Aid Certificate (desirable)

Requirements:Must have a blue card prior to starting at IES

Your profile:
The candidate must be punctual, reliable and have good organisational and prioritising skills. They must be self-reliant and thrive on working autonomously, with great customer service, communication and interpersonal skills. A hard worker, with a willingness to get their hands dirty, the candidate must have attention to detail, time management capabilities and be is procedurally-driven.

Our Offering:
IES encompasses a positive environment where people are passionate about what they do. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work for an innovative, inclusive and growing organisation, where professional development is a priority.

IES offers salary packaging benefits, tuition discounts at the IB school and a variety of other staff benefits.

Shortlisting will begin immediately and due to the anticipated high number of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please apply now by submitting your resume and cover letter for consideration, No agencies please.

Location: Spring Hill, Brisbane

Contract: Full time, permanent