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Director - Helping make change for the better, connecting the right people with the right businessesBrisbane Catholic Education ("BCE") operates as an agency within the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane, entrusted with providing Catholic education to 78,000 students across SouthEast Queensland. Boasting an annual revenue of $1.5 billion, a workforce of 12,000 employees, and 146 schools, BCE seeks an experienced Head of Planning and Construction to lead the strategic planning, delivery, and stewardship of capital works across one of Australia''s largest and most complex education systems. This critical senior leadership role requires a firm, robust leader who possesses exceptional projectmanagement skills to lead a team through a cultural transformation project.Reporting to the Corporate Services Executive and operating as a key member of the Corporate Services Leadership Team, you will provide systemwide leadership across planning, construction, and facilities management. You will oversee major capital projects from concept through to delivery, ensuring alignment with educational priorities, regulatory frameworks, safety standards, and longterm asset strategy. You will lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of 20 building and construction professionals and work closely with school leaders, senior executives, government bodies, and external partners to deliver outcomes that are fitforpurpose, futurefocused, and financially sound.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic leadership for all planning and construction activities across BCE schoolsOversee the delivery of capital projects, ensuring time, cost, quality, safety, and compliance outcomes are metLead asset planning, development, and ongoing facilities management for BCEowned and leased propertiesBuild strong partnerships with school communities, senior leaders, and external stakeholdersDrive continuous improvement, innovation, and bestpractice approaches to planning and constructionEnsure compliance with statutory obligations, approved frameworks, and capital grant requirementsLead, mentor, and develop a highperforming professional team aligned to BCE''s values and strategic directionContribute to systemwide leadership through collaboration with Executive and Corporate Services peersThis role will suit a seasoned leader with significant experience in construction, development, or major capital programs within complex environments and relevant tertiary qualifications in construction management, building, or a related discipline. You are comfortable leading through change, setting clear direction, and building trust in challenging settings. You bring strong judgement, credibility, and communication skills, and are known for your ability to manage risk, navigate competing priorities, and deliver outcomes in highly regulated environments. This is not a firsttime leadership role.BCE offers the opportunity to lead work of real purpose and scale, contributing directly to the environments where thousands of young people learn, grow, and flourish. You will be supported by a valuesled organisation committed to safeguarding, wellbeing, professional excellence, and service to community. A significant sixfigure salary is offered to attract an experienced, highcalibre candidate who is an excellent leader and will embrace the ethos and values of BCE.Please forward your resume quoting ref no 1408212.Applications close at 6pm on Tuesday 27th January.Initial enquiries can be directed to Peter Murphy 0429 703 234 or Brendan Logue 0411 736 745. There is no selection criteria to be addressed for this process.#J-18808-Ljbffr