Head of Facilities and Project Management

**Work options**: Hybrid
- Full-time perm | Flexible location | Hybrid
- Motor vehicle allowance + Salary packaging + other NFP benefits
- Fast paced dynamic environment | Minimal travel required

**Flexible location**:Sydney NSW / Brisbane QLD / Canberra ACT / Melbourne VIC - nearest Aruma Office Our locations | Aruma

**Your opportunity...**

Are you a strategic leader passionate about enhancing customer experiences through effective facilities management? Aruma seeks a Head of Facilities and Project Management to oversee our national property portfolio, drive capital projects, ensure compliance, and lead a dedicated team. You'll coordinate maintenance activities, manage commercial arrangements, and implement strategic asset management frameworks, ensuring our facilities are safe, accessible, and well-maintained. Your leadership will optimise sustainability, foster a customer-centric culture, and enhance operational efficiencies through data and technology.

**A day in the life of a Head of Facilities and Project Management.**
- Oversee and manage all aspects of asset management and facilities management, ensuring optimal performance and upkeep of all properties.
- Allocate 20% of time to managing various projects, from initiation to completion, ensuring they align with overall strategic goals.
- Develop comprehensive strategies for the planning and maintenance of all assets, focusing on longevity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Ensure strict adherence to all compliance requirements, including legal, regulatory, and organisational standards.
- Create and implement a strategic assessment plan for the entire portfolio, regularly evaluating performance and identifying areas for improvement.
- Manage supply chain relationships and vendor contracts, ensuring timely and quality service delivery.
- Work closely with the Business Development team to align property management strategies with overall business objectives.
- Build and manage processes to ensure that all accommodations are fit for purpose, meeting the needs of occupants and organisational standards.
- Work collaboratively across all property leadership, providing guidance and support to ensure cohesive management practices.
- Oversee the customer service team, ensuring efficient handling of work orders from various sites and operations.

**About you**
- MBA or Bachelor's in a relevant field, or extensive experience managing large portfolios of commercial and residential properties.
- Proven track record in managing procurement, supply chain contractor management, risk, and compliance.
- Success in developing and aligning facilities management practices with regulatory frameworks.
- Comprehensive contract management knowledge and experience advising on complex property, project, and development issues.
- Experience developing strategic asset management plans aligned with business objectives.
- Proven ability to deliver property development/construction projects, tracking critical milestones and reporting.
- Demonstrated success in meeting strategic and operational deliverables with diverse customers and stakeholders, maintaining high-quality service standards.
- Ability to partner effectively with internal and external experts to achieve value-based outcomes.
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload, and plan effectively to meet challenging deadlines.
- Experience with project management principles and systems.
- Proven leadership experience in managing a small team

**What we offer**:

- ** Competitive Salary Package**: Be rewarded for your hard work with an attractive salary, plus a phone and laptop.
- **Salary Packaging**:Increase your take-home pay. Access to NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free. Home - AccessPay Pty Ltd / Salary Packaging Calculator | Accesspay
- ** Continuous Learning Opportunities**: Work alongside industry-leading professionals who are dedicated to helping you excel and advance your career.
- ** Work-Life Balance**: Enjoy the freedom to create a flexible schedule that fits your lifestyle, with options that put you in control.
- ** Supportive Team Environment**: Focus on what you do best, with strong operational and administrative support behind you every step of the way.
- ** Incredible Perks**:Fitness Passport and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, we take care of our team.
- ** A Culture Like No Other**: Be part of a vibrant, positive work environment filled with team-building activities and a strong sense of community.
- ** Call to Action**:Join Aruma, where your career journey and well-being are our top priorities.

**About Us**

Aruma is a leading Australian for-purpose, values-driven organisation dedicated to helping people with disabilities live the life they envision. Operating across Eastern Australia, Aruma supports over 5,000 individuals, employs more than 5,000 staff, and