Principal Infrastructure Services Officer - Maintenance & Improvement Education (Organisation site: qed.qld.gov.au )Infrastructure Delivery and Operations Branch - Infrastructure Services Division The Infrastructure Services Division is seeking a Principal Infrastructure Services Officer to join the Maintenance Operation Team in our Maintenance & Improvement directorate. You will assist in leading members of a team, managing the planning and delivery of maintenance programs for schools, staff housing, and early childhood education and care centres. Our team is committed to the continuous improvement of our policies and processes and the professional development of team members. This position is offered on a temporary full-time basis until 30 June 2025 unless otherwise determined. Job details Position status: Fixed Term Temporary Position type: Flexible full-time Occupational group: Facilities/Asset Management Classification: AO7 Workplace Location: Job ad reference: QLD/CO598117/24T Closing date: 03-Nov-2024 Yearly salary: $131080 - $140381 Fortnightly salary: $5024.30 - $5380.80 Total remuneration: Job duration: Until 30 June 2025, unless otherwise determined. The Department of Education (DoE) is committed to giving all children a great start, engaging young people in learning, creating safe and inclusive workplaces, and investing in communities for a stronger Queensland. Our human rights commitment is to create a stronger, fairer Queensland by respecting, protecting, and promoting human rights in everything we do. Leading the development of strategies for the improvement of maintenance programs. Deliver a number of the department's core maintenance programs, ensuring that programs are delivered on time, on budget, and to a high standard, as well as reviewing and optimising programs over time. Responsibilities include: Lead a small team responsible for the planning and delivery of one or more maintenance programs for schools, early childhood education centres, or employee housing. Monitor, analyse, and evaluate maintenance programs to identify improvements and ensure the ongoing quality of our maintenance work. Develop and review policies and processes for the effective implementation of the department's maintenance programs. Provide strategic advice on maintenance programs and processes to key internal stakeholders. Analyse data to identify risks and opportunities for improvement and use this information to mitigate risks and initiate improvements. Develop and sustain productive partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders. Provide advice and guidance to other staff and support the work of team members through mentoring and training opportunities. Prepare Ministerial, Parliamentary, and corporate correspondence and regular reports on the progress of maintenance programs. Contribute to a positive team culture which emphasises learning and development, innovation, and inclusiveness. Our ideal candidate will have the following qualities: Well-developed problem-solving and analytical skills and the ability to utilise these skills to improve policies and processes to ensure that organisational objectives are achieved. Effective communication, consultation, and negotiation skills with a proven ability to meet client needs and foster and maintain mutually productive partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary strategies and concepts associated with asset management and the application of this knowledge to develop innovative solutions that contribute to the achievement of organisational goals and meet client needs. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate staff to participate in organisational change activities. Please refer to the attached role description for any mandatory requirements for this position. To Apply: Attach a brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant work history). A maximum 2-page statement on how your achievements and capabilities meet the requirements of the role as detailed above and within the attached Role Description. 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. When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE). We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. For a full list of the position responsibilities and mandatory requirements, please ensure you download the attached role description and candidate information fact sheet and follow the instructions. #J-18808-Ljbffr