Nurturing the greatness in every child - and in you.

Join one of Australia’s Largest Leading Early Education Providers!  

At G8 Education, we’re on a mission to shape the future! With 400+ early education and care centres under 21 brands, our 10,000+ dedicated team members nurture over 42,000 children every day.  

As an ASX listed growth company, we’re committed to empowering, rewarding, and supporting every team member – from our centre educators to our leadership and support team.  

The Opportunity 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced leader to join our Property team as National Capital Works Manager. This pivotal role will oversee the strategic planning and safe delivery of capital projects across G8’s national network, including centre refurbishments, greenfield developments, and renewal programs.

As a key member of the Property Leadership Team, you will shape and drive G8’s capital works strategy, ensuring projects are aligned to business priorities, meet regulatory and safety standards, and deliver environments that are safe, compliant, and fit-for-purpose. You will also play an integral role in fostering a culture of “Safety, First and Always”, while providing strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring to a high-performing team.

This is a rare chance to make a lasting impact across a large national portfolio, contributing directly to G8’s long-term vision and organisational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategically plan and oversee the delivery of national capital works programs in line with G8’s business and safety objectives.
• Prioritise and scope projects in collaboration with Leasing, Operations, Finance, Procurement, and Facilities teams.
• Ensure alignment of capital works with planned maintenance schedules in partnership with the National Facilities Manager.
• Manage the entire project lifecycle from concept through to handover, ensuring time, budget, and quality benchmarks are achieved.
• Oversee the development and review of centre concept designs, working drawings, town planning documentation, and signage plans.
• Ensure the design team maintains accurate and up-to-date standard design templates and plans.
• Review third-party designs and developer drawings to ensure they are fit-for-purpose and meet G8 specifications.
• Facilitate timely submission of planning and building permits, ensuring compliance with local council and authority requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing Capital Works team focused on safety, delivery excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Manage capital works budgets and ensure all expenditures are within approved limits.
• Work closely with Finance and Procurement to optimise project cost management and drive value through strategic sourcing.
• Monitor and approve contractor tenders, work orders, and invoices.
• Maintain a comprehensive reporting framework that provides visibility of progress, risks, and forecasts across all capital projects.
• Develop and maintain a capital works risk register to track and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle.

About You 

• Tertiary qualification in Construction Management, Project Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience in construction, building, or capital works management, including significant experience leading large-scale capital programs or portfolios.
• Proven skills in program and project management of substantial capital works projects, delivering on time, within budget, and to quality and safety standards.
• Strong contract management, procurement, and negotiation expertise, with a track record of optimising costs and managing key supplier relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and continuously improve business processes to enhance operational outcomes.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant Australian building codes, standards, and town planning approval processes.
• Strong understanding and demonstrated commitment to Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) principles, aligned with G8’s core value of “Safety, First and Always.”
• Proven leadership capability, with experience leading, motivating, and developing high-performing teams in a dynamic environment.
• Construction White Card
• Current Australian's Driver's Licence 
• Hold a valid working with children check or willingness to obtain upon commencement.

Benefits at G8

• Competitive salary package
• Eligibility to participate in our Short-Term Incentive program which is an annualised bonus each year 
• Hybrid working conditions with 3 days in office and 2 from home.
• You have the option to choose out of our two state-of-the-art support offices. Located Brisbane CBD and Central Gold Coast.
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company 
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre. 
• Exclusive access to our G8 Rewards Program with benefits across more than 600 retailers, exclusive cash discounts and more!

Find out more here: G8 Education

United by purpose. Guided by values.

At G8 Education, we’re proud to celebrate, support, and inspire our 10,000+ team members as they make a lasting difference in the lives of children and their own.

Driven by our purpose “to nurture the greatness in every child to grow, thrive and learn” and guided by our values, we’re shaping bright futures for children, families, communities, and each other.

Our values: Safety First & Always, Thriving Together, Owning the Outcome, Being the Difference, Building Bright Futures.

Our Recruitment Process

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. 

Our recruitment process involves several checks including, the possibility of psychometric testing which will be discussed during the initial stage of the recruitment process.  

We also may require a police check along with verification of qualifications and right-to-work status. 

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.