Workplace & Property Lead

Part time position - 3 days a week
- Join a fast paced and growing team with a global reach.
- Flexible and inclusive work environment for all.

At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined. That’s why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow and deliver better outcomes for members.

**Your new role**

The Workplace and Property Lead role and will be responsible for implementing and managing aspects of the Fund’s Facilities and Accommodation function.

In this role, you will ensure AustralianSuper’s global facilities and related assets are safe for employees and visitors and are compliant with all regulations applicable to the jurisdiction the office is located as well as compliant with Fund policy.

You will facilitate a productive working environment and ensure the function is governed in a manner befitting of the Fund’s strategic objectives, risk framework and member’s first culture.
- This is a Part-time - 3 days a week role.**Some key responsibilities but not limited to;**
- _Fund Facility Strategy _- Contribute to the preparation of the Fund’s long term accommodation and facility strategic plan as requested, implement the plan.
- _Location Facility Manuals _- Manage the manual lifecycle end to end (from creation, communication, management, and maintenance) for all office specific manuals covering all material facility related matters - safety, compliance (regulation and Fund policy), commercial matters, service providers and workplace environment.
- _Workplace Policies/Standards _- Contribute to the drafting of (and implement) Workplace function related policies and procedures, supporting operationalisation and continuous improvement.
- _Reporting _- Prepare timely and accurate reports for management and stakeholders.
- _Workplace health and safety _- Manage and implement facilities related requirements, including the provision of fire wardens and first aiders.
- _Vendor Management _- _Manage the relationship for key vendors, including the tracking of key performance indicators and service level agreements in accordance with any Contract Management Plans.
- _Contracts - _Arrange commercial agreements and follow tenders’ processes as per Fund policy. Build strong positive relationships with colleagues across the Fund interacting with the Facilities function, including Senior Management.

**What you’ll need**
- Demonstrated background in commercial real estate/facilities management (or a function with similar complexity).
- Adequate knowledge/technical understanding of building operations, technologies, building services, and asset maintenance.
- Experience developing and implementing facilities related policy and procedures.
- Vendor management experience.
- Strong working knowledge of facilities related OH&S.
- Analytical and innovative problem-solving skills not only for the immediate problem, but also to look forward and identify other potential problems or additional consequences.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work across the Fund to gain cooperation and meeting timelines.
- A demonstrated ability to lead, guide, manage and support colleagues.
- Ability to deal with complexity and ambiguity and work independently with mínimal guidance & directions. A focus toward continuous improvement and innovation.

**Life at AustralianSuper**

AustralianSuper is committed to colleague development, and we support our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organisation. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we’re happy to discuss what this looks like for you.

We are committed to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know.

**What’s next**

Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required.

**_Progress powered by purpose._**

**The AustralianSuper Story
As a profit-to-member superannuation fund, AustralianSuper is run only for members, and is here to help members achieve their best possible retirement outcome. We don't pay profits or dividends to shareholders, so the money we make goes back into the fund.

We’re an organisation of talented, inspiring colleagues and passionate leaders. As we continue to grow in size and complexity, we need people who will challenge our thinking, deliver outstanding outcomes and most importantly, share in our purpose.