About This Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Facilities Manager to join our team.
This is an exciting opportunity to take on a key leadership role in the management of our facilities, ensuring that they are well-maintained and running smoothly.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in facilities management, with experience in managing teams and overseeing day-to-day operations.
You will be responsible for establishing and managing a comprehensive Planned Preventive Maintenance Programme, as well as acting as the primary point of contact for technical and maintenance advice.
Additionally, you will conduct regular inspections to ensure cleanliness and maintenance standards are met, and oversee the coordination of emergency evacuation training and procedures.
Our ideal candidate will have a trade qualification in electrical, mechanical engineering, or plumbing, or significant work experience in a similar role.
They will also hold a valid driver's license and have a solid understanding of facilities management principles.
We offer a competitive remuneration package, career development opportunities, and a range of benefits including generous parental leave, wellness days, and volunteer time off.
If you are a motivated and organized individual with a passion for facilities management, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
* Establish and manage a comprehensive Planned Preventive Maintenance Programme
* Act as the primary point of contact for technical and maintenance advice
* Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleanliness and maintenance standards
* Oversight of day-to-day operations, including engineering, risk management, and compliance
* Identify and recommend opportunities to improve maintenance and operational efficiencies
* Coordinate and ensure compliance with Emergency Evacuation Training and Procedures
* Support the development and implementation of capital works projects
Requirements:
* Minimum 2 years of commercial/retail/industrial experience in facilities and/or property industry
* Trade qualification in electrical, mechanical engineering, or plumbing; or significant work experience in a similar role
* Hold SA Property Managers Registration License, or be willing to obtain within 6 months at own cost
* Tertiary qualifications (degree or diploma) in Facilities Management or related field
* Valid driver's license
* Solid understanding of Facilities Management
* Strong knowledge of maintenance best practices, compliance requirements, and building systems
* Proven track record in contractor management and ensuring quality control and compliance
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Practical and proactive attitude
Benefits:
* Competitive remuneration package
* Career development opportunities such as internal and external mentoring, leadership education training, and study leave
* Generous 16-week parental scheme plus superannuation for a full 12 months
* Birthday leave
* Swap around a public holiday for a cultural swap day
* Two Wellness Days to allow you to focus on your physical and mental wellbeing
* A workplace where you can access 2 weeks additional leave each year for personal breaks
* Two paid volunteer days each year to support one of our affiliated charities
* Access to 'The Vault' reward platform offering discounts at popular retailers and lifestyle benefits
* Subsidised private health insurance excess for hospitalisation costs