The Director of Schools, Diocese of Wollongong, invites applications from experienced project professionals for a permanent full time position as a School Infrastructure Program Coordinator based in Wollongong, commencing as soon as possible.
WHY WORK FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION IN THE DIOCESE OF WOLLONGONG
We provide our team with:
- Flexible & hybrid working opportunities (under the Catholic Education Diocese of Wollongong Remote Working Policy)
- Ex-gratia leave during the Christmas Period
- Competitive salary plus superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Excellent professional development programs, tailored to your needs
- An environment that encourages innovation and collaboration through education
- A platform to contribute to the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community
ABOUT THE ROLE
This position exists to provide efficient and effective support in the development, maintenance and ongoing improvement of school facilities project and maintenance systems and processes. Under the direction of the Senior Manager School Infrastructure Program, this role works closely with key stakeholders to achieve strategic and operational outcomes in relation to the Infrastructure program, planning and development functions within the Catholic Education Office. Your role will require you to:
- Model Catholic values in everyday interactions between school staff and other agencies with an understanding and commitment to the mission of Catholic Education within the evangelising mission of the Church
- Monitor the smooth and efficient implementation and use of all relevant School Properties Office policies, procedures and templates
- Audit and report on the project management, facility management and document management systems use and compliance
- Collect and maintain relevant portfolio data and provide regular executive reporting on program and portfolio performance
- Lead specific projects involving process and system improvement
- Monitor project, procurement and facilities systems and report on program and project health and compliance
- Support end of project reviews,lessons learned and contractor performance reviews and document improvement actions
ABOUT YOU
- Strong office management skills; document and records management
- Good interpersonal skills; preparation of official documentation and the ability to communicate effectively
- Developed skills in Microsoft Office suite and finance systems
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong analytical skills
- Understanding of project management frameworks
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under limited direction
- Ability to display initiative, discretion, sound judgement and confidentiality
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Tertiary qualifications in Business Administration, Facilities Management or Property Management
- 2 years experience in a systems administration or project management office role
- Experience working in education is desired but not essential
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under limited direction
- Ability to respond and adapt to change
- Excellent discretion and judgement as information handled may contain sensitive or confidential information
- Understanding of document, development, maintenance and change management
Desirable
WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK
This role is classified as child-related work and therefore a Working with Children Check (WWCC) is required prior to your employment at CEDoW.
POSITION APPLICATION
Complete the online application, provide a copy of your CV, and address the ‘About You’ and ‘Qualifications and Experience’. Please keep your response to the equivalent of 2-3 pages in length.
To confidentially discuss your general interest in this position or your application, please contact Franc Spinelli, Senior Manager School Infrastructure Program, on 0400 314 833.
Please select the 'Apply Now' button at the bottom of this advertisement to submit your application.
Applications Close: 8 June at 11:55 pm
