Childcare Jobs - Support office, Full Time - Varsity Lakes QLD, Australia

G8 Education is one of Australia’s largest early education and care providers, with more than 420+ centres across Australia and over 10,000 team members who are all helping shape the lives of over 42,000 children every day. Our core values of passion, innovation, dedication, compassion, and integrity, unite us on our journey to ensure the health and happiness of future generations. We are committed to developing a culture that empowers and rewards our team of early childhood educators, teachers, leaders, and support office.

The Opportunity

The Capital Works Team at G8 Education is responsible for executing various capital works programs, which include centre refurbishments, greenfield developments, renewal and Safety and compliance projects. The National Capital Works Manager will devise, implement, and uphold program initiatives and design standards aligned with the organisation's objectives. They will take the lead in shaping and executing these capital works programs to ensure a safe, compliant, functional, and attractive operating environment for centres. Furthermore, this role will be an integral part of the Property Leadership Team, tasked with promoting G8's culture and values and offering continuous coaching and mentorship to the team.

Your day-to-day

No two days are the same; this role is diverse, with depth and breadth to cement your career, now and into the future. Areas of core responsibility include Program Management, Design and planning, Reporting and risk management coupled with financial management all whilst implementing and fostering strong Team Leadership and capability. Some of the duties are, but are not limited to:

• Develop and manage programs of work across multiple sites as part of the G8 renewal program.
• Collaborate and partner with cross-functional departments, whilst managing and prioritising project outcomes.
• Work in partnership with the National Facilities team and wider property team to ensure alignment and program of works is maintained and scheduled.
• Attend sites and do require worksite validation and inspections.
• Lead, and foster a strong governance framework and business processes, ensuring works are contracted and awarded in line with G8 DOA and procurement frameworks.
• Oversee programme delivery from conception through to completion.
• Overseas and review of drawings and centre concept plans, site plans, development application drawings, centre layouts, working drawings, town planning documentation, internal/external signage plans etc.
• Lead a positive, performing team culture to successfully grow and build team engagement, empowering the team to find solutions.
• Full responsibility of delegated budget to ensure expenditure is managed within relevant policy and budgets.
• Generate and present regular reports and develop program assessment protocols for evaluation and improvement.

About You

You thrive in a fast-paced and engaging work environment, valuing strong partnerships, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence. As someone who takes ownership of outcomes, you embrace the complexity and challenges that come with this role, while maintaining an agile and result-driven mindset. To be successful in this role, you should possess the following skills and experiences:

• 10+ years of construction or building experience.
• Tertiary qualification in construction, project management or related field desirable.
• Demonstrated skills in program management of a substantial portfolio of capital works projects.
• Demonstrated skills in contract management, procurement processes and negotiation.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective processes to optimise business outcomes.
• Strong and collaborative leadership style with a proven record of managing cross-functional teams.
• Desirable if you have working knowledge of early childhood education operations requirements.
• Strong knowledge of relevant Australian building codes and standards.
• Good working knowledge of town planning approval processes
• Strong understanding of proper safety practices and procedures.
• High level organizational skills and with a practical, flexible and innovative approach to work to meet the needs of the business.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with all stakeholders.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid working with children check

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary package
• Work From Home and hybrid working conditions encouraged.
• Flexibility to travel to both Support Office locations, Brisbane CBD and Gold Coast.
• Willingness to travel interstate.
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company
• Flexible working arrangements and role autonomy
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
• Exclusive access to our employee benefits program covering a wide range of discounts and promotions.

This is a rare opportunity; if you want a diverse, challenging and personally fulfilling role, apply now!

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only. G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment. All G8 Education employees will need to hold a relevant Working with Children Check upon their commencement into the business.