Facilties - Level 5
Date: 21 Nov 2025
Location: BEAUDESERT, QLD, AU, 4285
Company: Brisbane Catholic Education
About Brisbane Catholic Education
Brisbane Catholic Education (BCE) is a vibrant learning community within the Archdiocese, employing over 12,000 people across a diverse range of positions. As the largest provider of Catholic education in Queensland, BCE is dedicated to delivering high-quality education from Prep to Year 12. Through strong partnerships with parents, governments, and the wider community, BCE fosters social responsibility, self-discipline and Catholic values in all its students. We offer a supportive working culture where care for the individual is an important part of our ethos. Arrive at work every day to a welcoming and compassionate environment, knowing that you'll be supported to take care of what's important to you. Learn more about Brisbane Catholic Education.
About our school
McAuley College is a 7-12 co-educational secondary College in Beaudesert at the heart of the Scenic Rim. The College prioritises learning and wellbeing for everyone and prides itself on its inclusive approach. As a rural school, we are proud to be an active contributor to our local community and work to connect our students and staff with the Beaudesert Community. As a school in the Mercy Tradition, we work collaboratively to ensure that students and staff at McAuley College are Known, Supported and Challenged. This focus underpins our College touchstones of BELIEVE, LEARN, and SERVE. At the heart of our community is our culture that has created our unique caring and supportive environment. Explore our school website to learn more about this amazing school and why McAuley College is a great place to work.
Summary
Help drive strategy, manage finances, and oversee daily operations, working closely with the leadership team to achieve key operational goals of the Facilities team. The Facilities Coordinator is responsible for supporting the effective management, maintenance, and improvement of college facilities, ensuring a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for all.
- Location: McAuley College - Beaudesert (S)
- Start date: 27/01/2026
- Work hours: 18 hours per week
- Salary: $78,203 - $82,008 plus super (School Salary Scale)
- Status: Part Time Continuing
- Ad close date: 15 December 2025
- Contact: sbeaudesert@bne.catholic.edu.au
About the opportunity
In this position you will be responsible for:
- Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure projects meet timelines, standards, and compliance requirements.
- Monitor building project progress, report on milestones, and conduct site visits and weekly walkthroughs with the project manager.
- Develop, implement, and maintain preventative maintenance schedules for buildings, grounds, and equipment to minimise disruptions and extend asset life.
- Track and record maintenance activities, ensuring timely completion and compliance with safety standards.
- Perform regular inspections of college facilities, identifying issues, risks, and opportunities for improvement, and provide recommendations for upgrades and repairs.
- Collaborate with leadership to prioritise facility needs and ensure alignment with strategic objectives and BCE policies.
- Lead and support grounds and facilities staff in maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep, promoting pride in the college’s presentation.
- Work with the Work Health and Safety team to maintain accurate records of procurement, contractor engagements, and uphold WHS standards.
- Manage fleet operations and other duties as directed by the Senior Leadership Team.
About you
To be successful in this position you will bring relevant contemporary skills and experience including:
- A proactive, self-motivated individual who takes pride in their work
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently with little direction
- Strong time management skills
- Having coordinated daily tasks and monitored workloads for a team
- Strategic focus where you have contributed to operational plans by reviewing policies and providing recommendations
- For this position you are not required to be Catholic.
Eligibility and Safeguarding requirements:
- Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the appointment
- Hold a Paid Employee Positive Notice Blue Card prior to commencement.
Why choose BCE
Join us and be part of the largest Catholic Diocese in Queensland, nurturing your personal and professional development goals. As a valued member of our organisation, enjoy these and other rewards:
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
- Competitive remuneration and flexible work arrangements (position dependent)
- Access to targeted AI tools and training with a focus on innovation and strong ethical standards. Learn more here: The Rome Call for AI Ethics and Microsoft Australia News Centre
- Salary packaging and salary-sacrificing options
- Active staff social club and wellness programs
- Personal support for our employees and families through the Employee Assistance Program.
Please note applications for this position may be considered as they are received, and an appointment made prior to the advertised close date.
Everyone at BCE models and fosters a commitment to the safeguarding of children and promotes a culture where student protection is everyone’s responsibility. The Archdiocese of Brisbane has standards of conduct for workers to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. Our commitment to these standards requires that we conduct working with children checks and background referencing for all persons who will engage in direct and regular involvement with children and young people and/or adults-at-risk. The organisation is fully committed to child safety and has a zero tolerance to abuse of children or adults-at-risk.
Equity and inclusion are at the core of our Catholic values and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for this position.
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