Facilities Manager

Get the balance right - flexible working options available
- Ongoing career development opportunities
- Support the sustainable delivery of an essential service to the Lower Hunter community

We are seeking a Facilities Manager to join our Property & Services Group.

**Our Company**

At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other.

At Hunter Water we fundamentally believe in and commit to diversity and inclusion. We value an individual's unique capabilities, backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. We rely on these diverse perspectives to drive innovation and collaboration, to deliver the best outcome for our customers and communities.

We are embarking on a new strategic direction to build a more innovative, collaborative and resilient organisation that is a thought leader in developing a sustainable water and wastewater future.

At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to:
Excellent flexible working and additional leave benefits including:

- Additional Public Holidays
- 5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annum
- Paid Community Service Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parents
- Access to hybrid work and other flexible options

Health & Wellbeing benefits including:

- Fitness passport
- Access to discounted health fund and health services
- Access to the Employee Assistance program

Remuneration & Hours:

- 35 hour working week****:

- Reward and Recognition Program
- Base salary range of $115,000 to $119,688 plus Superannuation

***The Opportunity**

As the Facilities Manager you will provide strategic leadership and operational management of all HWC administrative properties, buildings and infrastructure assets. The Facilities Manager operates with a high level of autonomy and is expected to display initiative, sound judgement, and reliable leadership in carrying out the requirements of the position.

**What you'll do**:

- The planning, procuring and implementation of cost-effective and quality facility services at all HWC administrative sites including planned and reactive maintenance, cleaning, fire safety systems, waste removal, car parking, utilities management, identification cards, key and property equipment, security and signage.
- Coordination of facilities master planning including development of individual asset management plans, lead in the delivery of capital works and refurbishment projects on managed sites plus ensuring facility leases are being managed effectively and not in conflict with operational objectives.
- Senior level interaction and negotiation with service providers, regulatory authorities, government bodies and internal clients as required.
- Developing policies and procedures in order to improve the performance, quality and compliance of the Facilities function
- Lead Emergency Control organisation at the Honeysuckle Office
- Be available to provide afterhours support services as required

**What you'll need to be successful**:
**Essential Criteria**:

- Class C Driver’s license
- Tertiary qualifications in a Property Management or Facility Management discipline.
- Demonstrated experience working in a Facilities Management function (Ideally five years or more)
- Demonstrated understanding of legislative obligations relating to facilities management (i.e. WHS)
- Sound knowledge of Building code of Australia (BCA) and Australian
Standard (AS) relating to building maintenance and compliance.
- Knowledge of emergency management and building evacuation requirements
- Proven ability to undertake conceptual planning and the development
of strategic plans related to facilities management
- Demonstrated ability to interpret building plans and specifications
- Highly effective negotiation skills with a strong focus on providing an excellent level of customer service
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

***Desirable Criteria**:

- Relevant qualifications in project management
- Previous experience in a public sector facilities role
- Experience in managing minor refurbishments and/or space planning

**Application Steps**:
To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria and provide a current resume.

**Application closing date**: 11 September 2024**

**Contact**: Alix Lasance (Senior HR Business Partner) **Phone**: 0436 367 194