Senior Facilities Manager
About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)
We are trusted leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our five-year Strategic Plan is focused on growing as an innovative, responsive and better-connected health service provider for all Australians.
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We believe our people – all of our people – keep the Royal Flying Doctor Service flying.
About this Opportunity
During this 12-18 month fixed term parental leave contract as the Senior Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for the ongoing day to day facilities management of all RFDS SA/NT infrastructure, including bases, clinics and accommodation, as well as the development and management of site service contracts. You will also be responsible for the fleet management program, including facilitating vehicle maintenance and servicing.
Specifically, you will:
- Contribute to the success of your team by coordinating and managing the RFDS SA/NT facilities operations, including co-ordination of repairs and maintenance to buildings, plant, fleet, and equipment.
- Provide senior support and guidance to the Facilities Coordinator.
- Promote creative ideas to improve efficiencies and develop organisational systems, procedures and schedules for asset and facilities management.
- Manage tender/procurement processes for identified services/support and associated contractor relationships and performance.
- Establish and maintain fixed asset registers and databases.
- Provide oversight to RFDS SA/NT site security requirements including CCTV and access control.
- Oversee accommodation, develop routine inspection schedules, determine future accommodation requirements and develop plans as needed.
- Actively participate in worksite inspections to maintain all safety and quality accreditation programs.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- 5+ years of experience working in project, facility, or business management in the property industry (or similar).
- Proven 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 verbal communication skills.
- Significant experience in building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to ensure the smooth and timely delivery of business priorities.
- A building industry trade qualification or 5+ years of experience in a building trade role (would be an advantage but not essential).
- Strong time management and organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks.
- Experience in solving complex problems and making decisions under pressure, with a strong work ethic.
Our Benefits
As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. RFDS SA/NT offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged.
In addition, we also offer:
- Free onsite parking.
- Learning management system
- Employee values awards
- Employee assistance program
- Comprehensive orientation program for new starters
- Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including packaging up to $15,899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills and an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.
Further Information
To access the Position Description, please click here.
For a confidential discussion about this role and the recruitment process, please phone Emily Pickles, People and Culture Coordinator on 0410 923 586.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday 14 March 2024.
Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.
RFDS SA/NT has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. 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. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.
