Aps 6 Facilities Manager

Ongoing
- $98,575 - $108,492 plus superannuation
- Canberra

**Join us to shape the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.**

**We are seeking people who want to contribute to a significant water reform program that aims to respond to the impacts of climate change, support community and industry needs, and improve access to water for First Nations people.**

The Murray-Darling Basin Authority (MDBA) is an independent government agency which, in partnership with Basin governments, manages the Murray-Darling Basin’s water resources in the national interest. With the enactment of the Water Act 2007, the MDBA was established as an independent expertise-based statutory agency.

The MDBA aims to achieve a healthy working Basin for the benefit of all Australians. The Murray-Darling Basin contains a rich diversity of natural environments that are unique in Australia and the world. The Basin is also crucial to Australia’s economy and home to 2.3 million Australians, including people from over 50 First Nations. How we manage the Basin as a whole connected system, manage our water carefully, and protect it for future generations is set out in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

**The Position**

The Canberra Facilities Manager role is responsible for the day-to-day property and facilities administration of the MDBA’s Canberra office accommodation. It will be involved in the planning and coordination of all aspects of property and facilities management, along with aspects of protective security administration, contract management and procurement, and vendor liaison.

The Canberra Facilities Manager works closely with the executive within the Business Services Portfolio (most notably Procurement, People and Culture, ICT and Data services), as part of the Finance and Business Operations Branch.

The work will be complex in nature and require you to work under limited direction with the opportunity for reasonable autonomy and accountability. You will be a problem-solver and may assist in strategic planning, program and project management and policy development with the flexibility, motivation and desire to make a difference in delivering the Support Services work program.

**Your key responsibilities in this role are to**
- Coordinate site/facilities repairs and monitor ongoing performance of facilities (including contracting out and supervising maintenance technicians contracted on behalf of the portfolio).
- Local contract and lease negotiation and management.
- Provide technical, operational, and strategic advice and support in relation to regional facilities management and contract matters.
- Financial management for procurements and contracts pertaining to MDBA Offices Project,
- Manage the ordering of Canberra based stationery, cleaning products, and milk.
- Coordinate national minor procurements including stationery, cleaning products, milk and other stores which requires value-add from a centralised approach.
- Coordinate, manage, and report against property systems (Skedda desk booking system).
- Undertake investigation and analysis of complex issues and provide a range of compliant solutions.
- Contribute to other projects, tasks and processes as required, including actively identifying and providing solutions to business process improvements.
- Assist executive with the creation/review of Property and Security policy and guidance material.
- Engage and collaborate with other parts of the MDBA and other external stakeholders to contribute to Questions on Notice, Audit and Risk Committee, and Executive Board responses.
- Enhance and build the good reputation of the agency through representation at public and professional forums.
- Contribute to meetings as a key member of the Branch.
- In consultation with Business Services Portfolio Executive, assist Canberra office in areas of corporate support.
- Assist Reception/Operations when additional resources required.

**What we offer you**
- You will have the opportunity to work on projects where you contribute to shaping the future of one of Australia’s greatest natural assets and protect it for future generations.
- Competitive remuneration packages, including up to 15.4% superannuation, and recognition of prior APS government service.
- Generous leave provisions (four weeks annual leave) and additional Non-attendance days between Christmas and New Year provided.
- Being part of a smaller agency with a strong focus on its connection with people.
- Being part of a professional, committed, and friendly team of people.
- Being part of an organisation that recognises and values First Nations people, and their contribution to our work. We have an innovative Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) aimed at improving relationships, showing respect, and increasing opportunities to deliver outcome for First Nations peoples as part of our business-as-usual activities.
- Competitive Flexible Working Arrangements which allow g