Facilities Manager

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Peninsula Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Administration/Secretarial, Engineering, Facilities Management

Reference: 34807

**- Lead our dedicated Facilities Management team**
- **Permanent Full Time opportunity to join an inclusive, diverse and supportive team**:

- **5 weeks annual leave per year and Salary Packaging**

**Who We Are and What We Stand For**
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values:
**Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative.** We are One Peninsula Health.

**What You Will Be Doing**
The Facilities Manager leads a team of engineers, maintenance and support staff who have responsibility for the upkeep and management of Peninsula Health facilities to ensure they meet the highest standards of safe and efficient healthcare delivery and to ensure normal health care services of Peninsula Health are not disrupted.
Key responsibilities:

- Supervise and mentor a team of engineers, maintenance and support staff, providing guidance and coaching to maintain a high level of performance and engagement
- Ensure that all work undertaken by the Facilities team, or contractors is compliant with healthcare regulations and quality standards
- Develop and implement comprehensive preventative maintenance plans which minimise downtime and ensure a safe environment
- Support the ongoing reliability (and Compliance) of essential plant/ fire services and equipment
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to facility maintenance, safety inspections, and compliance.
- Manage budgets for facility-related expenses and identify areas for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
- Oversee minor capital and minor renovation projects, ensuring that they are completed within budget, on schedule, and in compliance with all relevant regulations and quality standards.
- Develop and implement emergency response plans by utilising a risk management approach to address potential disruptions affecting Peninsula Health facilities
- Foster effective communication and cooperation with all Peninsula Health departments, addressing their facility-related needs and ensuring seamless coordination for patient care
- Promote a positive work environment, encouraging teamwork, collaboration, and open communication within the facilities department.

**What You Need**
We anticipate you will have
- Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field
- Proven experience in facilities management, preferably in a healthcare setting or similar complex environment.
- Proven experience in project management.
- Strong knowledge of building systems, equipment maintenance, and safety regulations.

**What Next**
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.

**Additional Requirements**

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.

**Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.