Facilities Manager

2 weeks ago


Wollongong, Australia Big Fat Smile Group LTD Full time

**Facilities Manager**
- Permanent, Full Time
- Rewarding, collaborative and supportive culture
- Impactful and challenging work that will make a difference

Working at Big Fat Smile, there's a lot to smile about. We share to grow. We have deeply ingrained values: collaboration, leadership - through excellence in practice. We have a culture that listens to new ideas and where everyone works together to solve problems.

When the going gets tough (as it sometimes does in this sector), you will find teammates and leaders have your back. There's a real in-it-together feeling here thanks to a safe and supportive environment, and well-established policies and processes that outline exactly what's expected and needed in any situation. Everyone's in it together, making it easier for you to thrive.

Big Fat Smile is a not-for-profit that plays a pivotal role in the lives of thousands of children and families across Australia. We're early education enthusiasts, with 40+ community preschools, long day care centres and fun clubs, and a variety of community and inclusion programs. Each one dedicated to giving every child the best start in life. And each well-respected for the work it does.

**What your work will involve**

The Facilities Manager works closely with Centre Directors, Councils, Department of Education and commercial landlords in overseeing day-to-day preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance and assist in capital projects where required. The role is supported by an Asset Administrator.
- Manage a facilities maintenance regime across all service centres including inspections, compliance, maintenance and cleaning across Big Fat Smile's portfolio.
- Maintain an organisation wide asset management plan.
- Directly and indirectly manage building renovation projects including government and education facilities.
- Contractor management, including onboarding.
- Collaborating with Finance on lease and supplier management.
- Managing a small vehicle fleet.

The role is based in Wollongong. Travel will be a requirement of the role to our various locations throughout Wollongong and surrounding areas.

**What you'll need to succeed**

You will be customer focussed and have substantial experience in a facilities management. You will be an excellent communicator with interpersonal skills to influence colleagues, peers and external stakeholders to achieve outcomes and maintain service levels. You will also have excellent organisational skills.

**There are lots of reasons why a role with us is rewarding**
- You will feel supported by a Total Well-being Platform that gives you access to self-assessments, articles, toolkits, podcasts, perks and savings, and other resources.
- You will have the financial peace of mind with 60% discount on early learning and care and out of school hours care services
- You can save money with discounts Good Guys, Illawarra Dragons, Illawarra Credit Union and more.

**How to apply**

Please send us:

- A copy of your resume
- A brief cover letter that outlines why you are a good fit for the role

Join us and you'll be smiling too, when you make more of a difference.
- Safeguarding children is embedded in all we do. Through our Child Safe Framework and Values, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children entrusted to our care._


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