Job Description
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As a Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operation of student accommodation and commercial facilities across our precinct. Your impact will be visible as you coordinate student move-ins and move-outs, manage contractors, resolve issues on the spot, and ensure our spaces are safe, functional, and welcoming.
You will liaise with stakeholders across the University, oversee maintenance activities, and develop practical solutions to challenges as they arise. You will also play a key role in planning and preparing facilities for peak occupancy periods and delivering an exceptional experience for everyone who uses our spaces.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Coordinate the day-to-day operation of student accommodation and commercial facilities.
* Manage contractor works and ensure maintenance requests are actioned promptly via Maximo.
* Conduct regular inspections, identify issues, and implement improvements.
* Plan and oversee move-in/move-out processes and cyclical facility activities.
* Communicate effectively with stakeholders, keeping them informed about works or disruptions.
* Monitor compliance with health, safety, and risk management standards.
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Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* A degree in a facilities management, property, engineering, building and construction, or other relevant area, with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education.
* Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including the capacity to build relationships and work inter-disciplinary.
* Demonstrated knowledge and experience in supervising facilities operations within a large facility with multiple buildings.
* Demonstrated high level of computer literacy with ability and willingness to embrace new technologies, develop and use reporting capabilities, identify opportunities for systems-based process improvements.
* Extensive relevant experience and expertise in the provision of customer-focused infrastructure services, with a demonstrated dedication to delivering excellent customer service.
* Demonstrated experience working both independently and in a team environment, with the ability to build relationships and engage in effective teamwork.
* High level organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage several tasks simultaneously to meet competing deadlines, operating effectively under pressure.
* Knowledge of, and experience in adhering to workplace policies and procedures in the areas of work health safety, equity, diversity, and promoting a respectful workplace culture.
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What We Offer
In addition to working for an organisation that values excellence, equity, engagement, and sustainability, we offer a range of benefits to support your career and personal life.
* Competitive remuneration package.
* 17% superannuation and salary packaging options.
* Additional annual leave days and generous personal leave entitlements.
* Discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel, and more.
* Wellbeing programs and initiatives.