Head of Facilities

Head of Facilities

Working at Transurban is different; it’s a place where you can see the benefits of your work play out in real life, every day. We create city-sized solutions—building and operating safer, smarter, and more sustainable roads—to solve pressing transport challenges that are slowing cities down.

About the role

We’re seeking a Head of Facilities to play a vital role in setting the strategic direction of the function whilst facilitating the delivery of the overall workplace strategy to meet Transurban’s current and future needs. This role is primarily responsible for the Australian operations, however, provides functional guidance to the North American operation, influencing to a global standard, wherever possible.

You’ll join an innovative team, who continuously look at better ways to do things.

As our Head of Facilities, you’ll contribute to lasting and positive changes that shape the future of our cities and communities. It’s meaningful, challenging and exciting work.

Day-to-day, you will:
- You’ll assist with the strategy development for the Facilities Management Services function-
- You’ll lead, develop and coach a highly capable team to roll out BAU and longer-term processes and strategies-
- You’ll identify areas to streamline and automate business processes, and partner with our technology team to leverage our technologies to ensure seamless experiences for our users-
- As a natural influencer, you’ll represent the facilities function across the business, establishing the best practice standards for Facilities and bring everyone along on the journey-
- You’ll ensure safety is always top priority for the business and its employees. You will do this through the provision of safe, clean and operational facilities that are compliant with local laws and regulationsThis role will suit someone with a curious mind and transferrable skills and experiences, including:
- You’ll bring your proven experience in a similar Senior Facilities Management role, ideally across multiple sites (and multi regions) within a corporate environment-
- You’ll bring with you experience in overseeing a complex folio across a mix of owned and leased buildings, facilities management, consolidation projects and contract management (incl managing large teams of contractors)-
- You’ll have sound knowledge of various codes and HSE regulations-
- You’ll enjoy problem solving and thrive on the various challenges that come with a fast-paced and evolving organisation. Your experience with delivering long term strategic objectives and resilience to see them through, will be an advantage-
- You’ll have the ability to prioritise, delegate and remain calm in a crisis. You’re also keen to get your hands dirty to resolve a situation-
- You can mentor, you can lead and most importantly, you can lead by example. You don’t say what you would do, you demonstrate how it is done and influence those around you-
With a career at Transurban, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year-
- 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status), with no waiting period, with Superannuation paid during unpaid leave as well-
- Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests-
- Health and wellbeing support—access to Headspace and our EAP program, wellness facilities, and more-
- Share offers and insurance benefits-
- Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer daysWe offer a range of flexible working and leave options, so you can balance your work and life commitments and interests. Have a conversation with us about how this could work for you.

We embrace diversity with a foundation of safety, wellbeing and inclusion; where everyone belongs. We treat everyone with fairness, consideration and respect, regardless of gender, gender identity, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, cultural or socio-economic background, perspective, and experience - whether they work for us or not. We want to ensure everyone feels comfortable and safe to express ideas, questions and concerns.- .

**Job Type**:
Permanent

Closing Date:
16-Sept-2024 0:00

Please note: The closing date reflects the time zone of the Primary Location for this job posting.

Primary Location:
Melbourne CBD & Inner Suburbs Melbourne VIC