Operations and Maintenance Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of our facilities, ensuring that they are maintained to a high standard and that all maintenance and compliance requirements are met.

This is a challenging and rewarding position that requires strong technical and organizational skills, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. If you have a passion for facilities management and a proven track record in delivering results, we would like to hear from you.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Managing the day-to-day operations of our facilities, including engineering, risk management, and compliance;
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive planned preventive maintenance program;
• Providing technical and maintenance advice to support the centre management team and client;
• Conducting regular inspections to ensure cleanliness and maintenance is carried out to a high standard;
• Overseeing the management of contracts and agreements with contractors;
• Coordinating and ensuring compliance with Emergency Evacuation Training and Procedures;
• Assisting the Centre Manager in driving sustainability goals;
• Supporting the development and implementation of capital works projects;
• Assisting the Centre Manager with capital expenditure implementation, forecasting, tendering, and management.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in facilities and/or property industry;
• A trade qualification in electrical, mechanical engineering, or plumbing; or significant work experience in a similar role;
• Hold SA Property Managers Registration License, or be willing to obtain within 6 months at own cost;
• Tertiary qualifications (degree or diploma) in Facilities Management or related field;
• A valid driver's license;
• Solid understanding of Facilities Management;
• Strong knowledge of maintenance best practices, compliance requirements, and building systems;
• Proven track record in contractor management and ensuring quality control and compliance;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Practical and proactive attitude.

What We Offer

We offer a range of benefits to our employees, including:

• Competitive remuneration package;
• Career development opportunities such as internal and external mentoring, leadership education training, and study leave to focus on your personal growth;
• A generous parental scheme plus superannuation for a full 12 months;
• Birthday leave;
• Swap around a public holiday for a cultural swap day;
• Two Wellness Days to allow you to focus on your own physical and mental wellbeing;
• A workplace where you can access 2 weeks additional leave each year so you can take that extra break with family or friends;
• We applaud your need to give back to the community and give you 2 paid volunteer days each year to support one of our affiliated charities;
• Our reward platform "The Vault" which gives you access to a great range of discounts at popular retailers and supermarkets as well as lifestyle benefits and corporate discounts;
• Because life can throw the unexpected at us, we help subsidise private health insurance excess, if you or an immediate family member requires hospitalisation;
• Plus, so much more.

About Us

We are a diverse collection of experts, problem solvers, and innovators who empower and encourage our people to think differently about how we can make a positive impact as a firm. Our purpose is to provide a workplace where you can bring your whole self to work.

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities - as every person and their situation is unique, we look at this on an individual and applied role basis. We actively encourage you to apply for roles that suit your background and skillset. You might have something we didn't realise we needed. Please note that if you are successful in securing a role, you will be subject to police checks as part of our standard recruitment process. Applicants with Australian working rights need only apply. No Agencies please.