Facilities Manager
About the RFDS (Central Operations)
We are leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. As we head toward our 100th year of providing services, we launch a new strategic plan with a focus on becoming more specialised, more innovative and a better-connected health service provider.
About this Role
Reporting to the Operations Manager, this newly created Facilities Manager role is responsible for establishing the new facilities management function across our four bases in SA and NT, remote clinics, accommodation, and vehicle fleet.
The role is responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of facilities management including:
- Repairs and maintenance to buildings, plant and equipment
- Coordinating maintenance and servicing of all fleet vehicles
- Responding to urgent issues and requests for repairs, maintenance and faults to equipment and amenities
- Reviewing, developing, and embedding facility management improvements into RFDSCO
- Establishing and maintaining fixed asset registers and databases
- Managing and monitoring contractor performance
- Reconciling invoices for contracted services
- Overseeing accommodation and develop routine inspection schedules
-Actively participating in worksite inspections to maintain all safety and quality accreditation programs
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Demonstrated Project management experience to develop and implement new processes and systems with a view to improve efficiencies
- Previous experience in facilities or asset management operations, industry best practice, building codes and legislative requirements relating to facilities management
- Strong customer service skills with a high level of written and communication skills
- Significant experience in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to ensure the smooth and timely delivery of business priorities
Regular travel to Port Augusta, Alice Springs and Darwin is required with occasional travel to remote clinics in Marla, Marree and Andamooka.
As part of our team you can expect varied, challenging and interesting work, providing you with the opportunity to utilise your existing skills with broad autonomy. We offer attractive remuneration including salary packaging benefits.
If you are keen to work in an organisation that makes a real difference to all Australians, apply now.
For the position description please click here and to apply please click on the Apply button below to be redirected to our Career Centre.
For a confidential discussion please call Rose Hamilton on 0408 864 704.
Applications close 6 November 2020.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment.
