Job Title: Facilities and Asset Management Expert
The Opportunity:
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same?
Ventia takes great pride in its employees, running a highly engaged workforce. Leadership and innovation are supported to help staff deliver exceptional outcomes.
About the Role:
We are seeking a Facilities Manager or Assets Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of properties on behalf of the South Australian Government.
The role involves managing public assets such as schools, hospitals, courts, and police stations, with responsibilities including breakdown and maintenance, preventative maintenance, and small project management.
Key Responsibilities include:
* Identify areas of risk and opportunity in relation to maintenance and capital works, developing and implementing plans to achieve commercial targets and optimise lifecycle cost of facilities and/or assets.
* Support the delivery of the Property Asset Management team's Asset Business Plans and all other strategic and asset planning initiatives.
* Analyse regular call-outs, reactive maintenance, and other requests to inform the respective departments to asset maintenance plans and preventative maintenance schedules.
* Be the first point of contact for technical, facilities management, and asset maintenance.
* Monitor and direct contractor performance and ensure that all contracts are executed to budget and scope.
* Support the contract in compliance with safety and quality standards.
* Assist with audits and inspections.
* Build and maintain a positive relationship with the agency, sub-contractors, suppliers, and consultants.
* Assist with monitoring and reporting on the delivery of programmed work by subcontracted providers.
* Ensure record management and reporting to inform proactive performance adherence of sub-contractors on site.
Requirements:
* Trade background not required but must be able to demonstrate ability in property maintenance and management.
* Project management qualification or demonstrated experience in relevant industry.
* Current Driver's license required.
Culture & Benefits:
Ventia invests significantly in the training and development of staff. Flexible workplace arrangements and opportunities for growth and career advancement are available.