About The Gallery
The National Gallery is one of Australia's leading visual arts institutions. The National Gallery is based in Canberra and is a vital part of the Australian cultural landscape. Our Purpose is to collect, preserve, promote and share the national collection of art. The Vision of the National Gallery is to be the international reference point for art in Australia, inspiring all people to explore, experience and learn. Our Values include Boldness, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
Working at the Gallery
When you work at the National Gallery you will be exposed to some of the world's leading Australian and international art and artists. We are located in the National triangle on the waterfront and your lunchtimes can be spent in our beautiful sculpture garden or around Lake Burley Griffin.
We support flexible working practices, including working from home, and you will have access to low-cost, onsite car parking.
The National Gallery is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our people and we expect our people to share this commitment and work safely at all times.
We value the contribution that a diverse workforce brings and encourage people from a diverse background to apply. This might include identifying as First Nations peoples, people with a disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Overview of the Role
The Building Services and Infrastructure Portfolio brings together a highly experienced team of technical and professional experts to plan for, manage and upgrade the National Gallery of Australia facilities. The portfolio has responsibility for:
* Strategic Asset Management Planning
* Facilities Projects
* Maintenance, repairs, and upgrade of assets
* Facility Management and is committed to meeting the National Gallery's targets against our Action Plans for Reconciliation, Disability Inclusion, Gender Equity and Environmental Sustainability.
The Manager, Building Services will work with an in‐house team and specialist contractors to enable the organisation to achieve its core goals of displaying, preserving, and protecting the national collection, and providing a safe and welcoming environment for both staff and visitors. The role requires an experienced, motivated Building Manager who has proven ability to inspire a team and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Reporting to the Head of Estate Management, the manager is responsible for the daily management of facilities and Gallery assets, as well as the maintenance and repairs activities for all plant and equipment.
The primary focus of the Building Services team is ongoing maintenance of a healthy and safe environment for visitors and employees and for the display and storage of the national collection of works of art. This position is full‐time and reports to the Head of Estate Management.
What Will You Do?
* Use data to develop reports, to inform decisions and for planning and prioritising activities.
* Lead the development, management and delivery of services to support the Gallery's building operations function.
* Maintain a modern operational framework to ensure the effective, efficient delivery of services within a heritage building to international museum standards.
* Develop smart, cost‐effective, best‐practice strategies, policies and procedures to support the ongoing safety, compliance and functionality of Gallery facilities.
* Oversee contractor and contracts management, performance and contract renewals.
* Develop monthly reports detailing department financial management, review budget with actuals to inform decisions.
* Oversee facilities projects to ensure safe and effective delivery.
* Perform administrative activities, prepare reports, brief papers and effective communications.
* Develop, implement and monitor programs for the effective and efficient maintenance and management of the Gallery's buildings, and building‐related assets and services.
* Oversee the Gallery's Building Management System (BMS) and strategic asset managing planning.
* Undertake WHS and risk management activities, manage and/or contribute to projects and conduct investigations and reviews as required.
Eligibility
* Citizenship: Must be an Australian citizen.
* Police Check: Must complete a police check.
Additional Information – Qualifications, Certifications and Registrations
* A white card
* Asbestos awareness certificate
* Class C licence
* Management / Leadership training
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