Assistant Manager - Regional Operations - North Queensland Region

Job Description

If you're looking for the next step in your career and have a passion for providing quality leadership to create and improve learning spaces for Queenslanders, then read on!Infrastructure Services Division, Regional Operations - North Queensland Region is seeking a permanent motivated and experienced Assistant Infrastructure Manager to add value to the services provided to state education facilities throughout the North Queensland Region in our endeavours to Build Education.This position will be based in the Townsville Office. A current driver's license and a valid Blue Card are a requirement for this role. There will be some travel requirements as part of the role.About Us The Department of Education is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the community and schools we support by treating everyone with respect and dignity. This starts with recruitment and selection. The methods of assessing suitability in the recruitment process may vary. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support applicants at all stages of the process and employee lifecycle.About The Role As the Assistant Manager you will have responsibility for, but not limited to: Identify, research, and analyse complex infrastructure and planning related issues to formulate innovative and workable solutions. Supporting the strategic direction of the department for a range of infrastructure and program delivery related issues for schools and departmental owned assets in the relevant region. Managing the financial resources allocated to support the service function and be accountable for their effective use. Participate in a regional team providing a high-quality service in the formulation of innovative and workable solutions for infrastructure and program delivery related services to schools, regional centres and other educational centres as well as the wider community. Provide high level strategic advice to division executives, senior management and departmental stakeholders, Regional Directors and Principals on a broad range of Infrastructure, planning and asset management issues. What You Need To Succeed While there are no mandatory qualifications, the position will suit someone who can:Effectively communicate, consult and negotiate with the proven ability to lead others, meet client needs, represent the department and use these skills to foster and maintain mutually productive partnerships with team members and stakeholders in Central and Regional Offices, schools and other educational centres as well as the wider community. Demonstrate high level analytical and problem-solving skills and have an understanding of project delivery and project management of construction related works. Exhibit personal drive and integrity including the ability to proactively improve systems, services, policies, practices and processes to ensure that departmental objectives are achieved and to be accountable for the course of action taken to create this improvement. When working in regulated employment an employee must have a current Working with Children Clearance (blue card) issued by Blue Card Services. How To Apply Please attach the following:A brief resume including contact details for 2 referees (referees should have an understanding of your relevant previous work history). Referring to the above and the attached Role Description, a maximum 2-page written response outlining your skills, infrastructure knowledge and personal attributes you believe would make you the ideal candidate for the role. 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.Salary rate shown is reflective of full-time (1.0 FTE).The Department of Education is a family inclusive workplace. Click here to find out more about our Inclusion and Diversity strategies.Occupational group Facilities/Asset Management#J-18808-Ljbffr