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Maintenance & Operations Manager

About us

An exciting opportunity to join the St Leo’s College team on a 14 month contract, with the possibility to extend. PLEASE NOTE this is a part time role, approximately 21 hours per week.

St Leo’s is a Catholic men’s residential College located at St Lucia. The College has a distinguished collegiate history and strong relationship with The University of Queensland characterised by its academic, sporting, cultural, social, faith-based opportunities. St Leo’s affiliated with UQ in 1917 and is currently home to more than 200 residents. We are a small, fast-paced and inclusive team that values employees, characterised by strong interpersonal relations.

 Key Tasks & responsibilities

• Manage the Colleges’ maintenance, security and operations of facilities, buildings, and grounds
• Identify and promptly repair or replace college property requiring maintenance
• Manage operational requirements of annual student arrivals and departures, as well as out of semester guests and groups
• Manage, supervise, and co-ordinate direct reports and external parties. Provide direction to these parties and co-ordinate works to ensure the up-keep and daily running of the college
• Manage ICT function, including the transition to UQ Wi-Fi in 2025/26
• Oversee & manage capital works programs
• Collaborate with the CEO to ensure college improvements and other works align with the renovation priorities
• Chair the WHS Committee to ensure the College meets all safety obligations
• Develop and maintain safe operating procedures for all equipment, buildings, and vehicles
• Co-ordinate the use of college facilities by external parties during and after college-hours
• Assist with operational requirements of the College as directed

Qualifications & experience

•  Demonstrated experience in a similar role, ideally within the accommodation sector
• Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse support services team facilitating the successful delivery of the College’s core purpose
• Good working knowledge and experience of Work Health and Safety standards
• Current Blue Card or willingness to obtain prior to commencing work at the college, reimbursed by college upon commencement
• Good understanding of Risk Management in a maintenance environment
• Excellent work ethic and a positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Excellent organisational (pro-active) and communication skills
• Previous experience working in a university, residential college or school environment is highly desirable

Benefits

• Free on site parking provided
• Free lunch daily
• Leave loading
• Competitive salary and conditions
• Flexible and inclusive workplace
• Work in the serene and friendly setting within UQ St Lucia campus

The FULL Position Description is available here.