Building Operations Supervisor

The Garvan Operations Team is part of the Operations Department that encompasses Building Services, Scientific Services and Infrastructure Groups. The Operations Team is responsible for all building plant and electrical systems associated with the functioning of the buildings as well as selected scientific research equipment. These include building systems such as chilled water plants, steam generating plants, HW plant, compressed air, medical gas transmission, vacuum plant, automatic transfer to generator systems, and electrical transmission systems.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Building Operations Supervisor supports the Building Operations Manager and Chief Operating Officer in establishing a strategy to deliver the space needs as required by the Institute’s Strategic Plan.

The Building Operations Supervisor is responsible for assisting in the development of strategic accommodation solutions for the Institute, identifying space issues, managing routine space planning projects, providing advice on space issues, contributing to strategic space planning policies and frameworks and managing the currency of space documentation and systems.

**Salary**: Up to $120,000 + 11% super + salary packaging (dependent on experience)

Employment Type: Full time permanent

SNAPSHOT OF BENEFITS- Generous salary packaging to save you income tax on your wages thereby boosting your monthly take home pay (max. $15,900 general expenses + $2,650 meals/accom)- Ample opportunities for on-going training and development- Stimulating, diverse and highly international research environment- Flexible work arrangements e.g. start / finish times- 18 weeks paid parental leave for both parents including paid superannuation- A range of additional leave types to meet your personal needs including cultural leave, conference leave, community service and study leave- Discounted Health Insurance- Lifestyle discounts with our community partners

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The key responsibilities include:
Asset Management- Monitoring of existing tradespersons and contractor compliance- Scheduling of maintenance and providing timely responses to repairs, replacement and maintenance of structural assets and equipment- Oversee aspects of asset management in consultation with the Building Operations Manager across the Garvan precinct- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders including precinct partners to ensure the team is providing appropriate, effective and timely services and that strategies and protocols and processes throughout the Institute and team ensuring accountability, performance, knowledge and responsibilities are upheld- Provide support with sourcing, negotiating, reviewing and on-boarding specialist contractors to support the management, maintenance and operation of a complex medical research facility’s critical infrastructure.- Liaising with the Building Operations Manager regarding the services provided by these external agencies and assisting in trouble shooting and complaint management.- Contribute to the development of the Institute’s Infrastructure and Facilities Master Plan in line with the Institute’s strategic plan.- Provide advice on current and emerging legislative and industry-wide asset related issues to enable the institute to respond effectively to change and meet emerging requirements.- Assist in implementing total asset management planning, life cycle and budgeting planning.- Assisting with implementing and monitoring programs which ensure full compliance by the institute with all relevant local regulations and State and Commonwealth legislative requirements- Assist with preparing, developing and maintaining the institute’s asset register and management plan in in line with the organisation’s strategic plan- Providing recommendations and reporting to Building Operations Manager on all processes and aspects of asset management, maintenance, operations, procurement- Provide support with delivering building projects and minor refurbishments with key stakeholders, assisting with project deliverables, budgets and transition to ongoing maintenance- Mentor others in asset management best practices, as needed

Space Management- Support the Building Operations Manager and Chief Operating Officer in establishing a strategy to deliver the space needs as required by the Institute’s Strategic Plan.- Support the development of strategic accommodation solutions for the Institute, through providing and analysing options, which meet all compliance obligations and align with Institute policy and strategy- Develop and foster strong working relationships with Scientific and Professional staff and undertake ongoing liaison and dialogue with key internal stakeholders to understand current and potential space and accommodation requirements- Prepare reports and undertake presentations.- Scope space planning projects in consultation with key internal stakeholders and external consultants as required.- Direct the delivery of routine spa