Job Category: Maintenance & Handyperson Services,Management - Schools

The School
Brisbane Grammar School is a non-denominational boys’ school of about 2000 students (Years 5 to12) overlooking the Brisbane CBD. The School maintains a 150-year strong tradition of academic excellence, extensive cocurricular activities and student wellbeing programs. We are fortunate to have a team of dedicated and professional staff who provide an exceptional learning environment responsive to the needs of our students.

Our Community
At Brisbane Grammar School, we take pride in our dedicated and professional staff, who are part of the School's achievements. The School values professionalism and fosters a dynamic culture of innovation and collaboration. The School supports creativity within a supportive environment where teamwork is encouraged both within and across disciplines.

Job Description

Purpose

Develop and implement the strategy for the Facilities Department that is aligned with the School’s Strategy, Master Plan and annual capital works objectives. Oversee the secure, effective and sustainable operation of the School’s facilities, grounds and related services. Ensure facilities meet health and safety standards and comply with legal requirements. Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance, asset renewal and capital works plans.

Ensure the Facilities Department remains strategically aligned with the School’s current and future needs through ongoing review of its structure, service delivery model, work practices, workforce capability and operational efficiency. Take a broad and future-focused approach to reviewing technology, automation, artificial intelligence, mechanical aids, robotics and other emerging solutions that may improve safety,



productivity, sustainability, service quality and value for money.

The role has overall responsibility for the School’s maintenance, grounds and cleaning functions, ensuring each area is effectively structured, resourced, coordinated and managed to meet operational, safety and service requirements.

Key Accountabilities

Strategy, Structure and Continuous Improvement

- Assess current and future workforce and capability requirements and recommend changes to the department’s structure, responsibilities and work practices where needed.
- Develop evidence-based recommendations and business cases for solutions that may improve safety, efficiency, sustainability, service quality, workforce productivity and the experience of the School community.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen service delivery, productivity, operational effectiveness and value for money.
- Monitor developments in facilities management, education, technology and related industries and assess their potential application within the School.
- Plan and oversee the responsible introduction of approved innovations, including appropriate consultation, risk assessment, training, change management and evaluation of outcomes.
- Regularly review the Facilities Department’s structure, operating model, roles,



responsibilities and allocation of resources to ensure the department remains relevant, efficient and responsive to the School’s evolving needs.
- Take a broad approach to evaluating technology, automation, artificial intelligence, data and digital systems, mechanical aids, robotics and other emerging solutions across all Facilities functions.

Operations and Asset Management

- Coordinate maintenance, grounds and cleaning activities as integrated Facilities services, with clear responsibilities, priorities, service standards and performance measures.
- Develop an administrative operating model that supports the safe and efficient running of the Facilities Department.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive facilities maintenance plan covering preventive maintenance, repairs, asset turnover and upgrades.
- Ensure cleaning services support hygiene, health, safety, presentation and the effective use of School facilities, including routine operations, events and periodic deep cleaning.
- Ensure all programs support safety, presentation, usability, sustainability and the operational requirements of the School.
- Establish maintenance priorities, service standards, inspection programs and asset renewal plans that support safe, reliable and cost-effective operations.
- Lead the management and presentation of the School’s grounds, gardens, landscaping, sporting fields and external areas.
- Lead the School’s cleaning function and ensure appropriate cleaning standards, schedules, staffing arrangements, equipment, supplies and quality assurance processes are in place.
- Lead the School’s maintenance function, including planned, preventive, reactive and condition-based maintenance acros

📌 Director of Facilities (Brisbane)
🏢 Brisbane Grammar
📍 Brisbane