Facilities Management Manager
Job No:
IW0101
Location:
Leichhardt
About Inner West Council
Inner West Council is among Sydney’s larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs.
As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.
We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration at the centre of everything that we do. We are here to be of service to the community and make Inner West a great place to be. We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles.
We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.
Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $15.50/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.
An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated leader to join Inner West Council and manage our diverse range of facilities. This is a rare opportunity to work on aquatic facilities and harbour pools one day, and state significant or cutting-edge buildings the next.
The Facilities Management Manager leads and coordinates the Facilities Management unit which includes Facilities, Trades Operations and the Trades Workshop teams. The unit is responsible for undertaking operational and maintenance activities at all Council properties to ensure property is managed to maximise the benefit to Council, the community and facility users. The position will collaborate with customers, stakeholders and users to provide a high level of service balanced by budget, need and asset management planning.
Working as part of the Infrastructure Directorate and reporting directly to the Director Infrastructure, you will be a part of a high performing leadership group. You will use your proven leadership skills to manage activities in a strategic and asset management mindset, and be engaged with your staff to ensure that the team consistently works to meet its targets and commitments against their individual or team work or performance plans and Council’s Operational and Strategic Plans.
You will provide strong, values-based leadership and inspire, coach and develop staff, facilitate partnerships across Council and help solve problems and resolve issues in a proactive manage, and model achievement of goals and commitments.
Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.
An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate
Access to an Inner West Council motor vehicle lease back scheme
Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications
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Appropriate tertiary qualification in building/property management or similar field.
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Experience in facilities management across a diverse range of building uses (eg aquatic centres, libraries, child care).
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Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team and its functions to achieve outcomes that address current challenges for the IWC and its commitments to the community.
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Demonstrated financial management and budgetary experience.
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Demonstrated experience in building asset management
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Demonstrated skills and experience in procurement, project management and contract management.
Enquiries
Ryann Midei, Director Infrastructure on 02 9392 5988
Closing Date
Sunday 12 May 2024, 11:30PM
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We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.
All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.
Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.
For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
Inner West Council is a Diversity employer. We encourage applications from all candidates.
Council is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.