Facilities Management Officer

**Position No**: 126/2024
**Work Type**: Permanent - Full Time
- Are you driven by the opportunity to work for a thriving regional City committed to organisational excellence?
- We work together with you to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness.

**Imagine a future with us**

The City of Mandurah (CoM) is one of the main cultural ambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah. We not only support and empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunities but foster innovation and creativity in enterprise whilst considering the impact to our beautiful environment. We are _woven by waterways (gabi), a city with a village heart (mandjoo koort)._

At CoM, we look out for one another; prioritise respect, are fair, look after your development and wellbeing; foster an inclusive culture and embrace diversity in all forms. We’re committed to continually building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and achieve their full potential. Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. At CoM you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realise your full potential.

**But enough about us, let’s talk about you**

As a Facilities Management Officer, you will play a vital role in our City Maintenance team. This position calls for a highly skilled person to facilitate the delivery of the City’s Facilities Management maintenance, minor works, goods and services contracts including contract and performance management of contractors and suppliers. You will also be required to facilitate the delivery of the preventative maintenance program as well as deliver the minor capital and maintenance projects. A strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail as well as a positive and professional attitude with the ability to work in a team as well as autonomously is a must.

**To be successful in this role you will have**:

- Certificate IV (or above) in Project or Contract Management
- Current unrestricted C class national driver’s license
- Experience within the building or construction industry, project and contract management
- Knowledge and experience in the tender, contract management and administration processes
- Project delivery from inception to completion
- Experience and expertise in budget planning and delivery and associated work programming
- Procurement, contracts, contract law and project management and evaluation principles
- Knowledge of design and construction approval processes, regulatory authorities, procedures, codes and regulations for the delivery of civil and building projects
- Extensive knowledge and expertise in procurement
- Well-developed interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent written and communication skills
- Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills
- Effective decision making skills
- Ability to manage and prioritise individual work responsibilities to achieve target outcomes
- High level of attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively individually and cooperate with others in a team
- As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete a drug and alcohol test

**The finer details**

This fulltime Level 4 position attracts a salary range of $79,213 - $85,172 gross per annum dependent on qualifications and experience.

**Why work with us?**

You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of choice and one of Western Australia’s fastest growing local authorities. Our vision at the City is “Woven by waterways, a City with a village heart” and all our employees instill the values of connected, integrity, excellence, courage and innovate.

We are committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.

There are many advantages in working for the City, including:

- A fair salary - enjoy great work conditions including salary sacrificing options.
- Access to free staff parking and less than 50 mins to Perth by train and car.
- Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) payments with matching additional contributions made by the City in accordance with the City’s Enterprise Agreement.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives, including free recreation centre membership.
- Discounted medical insurance.
- Learning and Development opportunities to fuel your amazingness and take your career to the next level.
- Flexible working hours including 9-day fortnight.
- Transparent performance framework - approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your line manager.
- Generous leave entitlements - provisions for many forms of leave; including annual, personal/ carers, parental, study, cultural, domestic violence, compassionate and bereavement leave.
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