Team Leader, Early Childhood Maintenance Program

About the role

The Department of Education (DoE) is seeking an experienced Team Leader to oversee the delivery, governance and performance of maintenance programs supporting early childhood education and care facilities across Queensland. Reporting within Infrastructure Services, the role leads the assessment, prioritisation, approval and monitoring of maintenance activities so that facilities remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose. It also provides strategic advice, financial oversight and stakeholder support. The initial contract runs until 20 October 2027 with possible extension, at approximately $750 per day, with flexibility to work from home two days per week.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the assessment, prioritisation, approval and monitoring of more than 4,000 reactive maintenance requests and 80 planned maintenance projects each year.
• Ensure maintenance services meet legislative, regulatory and departmental requirements.
• Support the safety, functionality and compliance of early childhood facilities to minimise disruption to service delivery.
• Provide financial management, governance oversight and assurance for maintenance expenditure, including approval, monitoring and acquittal of funding.
• Give timely, accurate and strategic maintenance advice to regional stakeholders and Central Governing Bodies.
• Prepare reports, briefs and performance information for asset planning, risk management and executive decisions.
• Build relationships with regional offices, schools, contractors and consultants.
• Monitor program performance and identify improvements, risk mitigation and value-for-money outcomes.

Required profile

• Experience managing maintenance, infrastructure, asset management or facilities-related programs.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume work programs and competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Experience leading teams, projects or complex operational programs in a government, education, infrastructure or related environment is highly regarded.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of governance, financial management and risk management practices.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret information and make sound recommendations.

To apply, candidates submit their resume in Word format through the advertised reference number; applications are handled in strict confidence.