Job Summary
This is an exceptional opportunity to lead the facilities management team and oversee the maintenance, repair, and presentation of College buildings, residences, grounds, and facilities. The successful candidate will have a strong background in facilities management, with extensive experience in property maintenance roles preferably in a residential or educational environment.
The role requires technical knowledge of building systems, maintenance processes, and contractor management, as well as competence in IT and digital systems administration. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills are essential, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and lead, supervise and develop staff.
The Facilities Lead will be responsible for ensuring high standards across the campus, managing routine, preventative, and reactive maintenance, supervising maintenance staff and coordinating external contractors. They will also track budgets and expenditure, oversee service contracts and reporting to ensure cost-effective operations and compliance with regulatory requirements.
A key focus of the role is on providing a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for all residents, staff, and visitors. This includes oversight of operational systems critical to the daily functioning of the residential community, such as access controls, IT support, and related service contracts.
Key Responsibilities
* Facilities Management: Oversee the maintenance, repair, and presentation of College buildings, residences, grounds, and facilities.
* Maintenance Planning: Plan and manage routine, preventative, and reactive maintenance, including supervising maintenance staff and coordinating external contractors.
* Budget Management: Track budgets and expenditure, oversee service contracts, and reporting to ensure cost-effective operations and compliance with regulatory requirements.
* Operational Systems: Provide oversight for operational systems critical to the daily functioning of the residential community.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* Relevant qualifications in facilities management/building services or equivalent (Mandatory).
* Vocational qualifications in project management and/or construction management (Highly Desirable).
* Working Rights in Australia.
* Extensive demonstrated experience in facilities management or property maintenance roles preferably in a residential or educational environment.
* Technical knowledge of building systems, maintenance processes, and contractor management.
* Competence in IT and digital systems administration.
* Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
* Proven ability to lead, supervise and develop staff.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills suitable for engagement with students and staff in a residential community.
What We Offer
* A vibrant work environment within a supportive community.
* Opportunities for professional development and growth.