Building and Facilities Coordinator

6 weeks’ annual leave (30 days)
- Open, friendly, inclusive, and dynamic workplace
- Opportunity to manage and maintain WALGA’s office and facilities.

**Building and Facilities Coordinator**

**Full-Time**

**$86,000 per annum inclusive of superannuation guarantee**

WALGA (WA Local Government Association) have an exciting opportunity for a process driven, approachable and collaborative individual to take on the important role of Building and Facilities Coordinator.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates a high degree of organisation, time management and prioritisation, can work autonomously when needed but also enjoys being part of a team and a wider community. They will exhibit problem solving skills with the ability to forward think, deliver a positive and diplomatic approach to all situations and possess highly developed written and oral communication skills.

This position is responsible for managing and maintaining WALGA’s office and facilities, vehicle fleet, and insurance policies. Additionally, it provides support and information for the Local Government House Trust as well as WHS compliance. You will also be providing high level customer service to internal and external stakeholders and the general public.

**In this role you will**:

- Be accountable for the continuous safe and cost effective operation of WALGA including parking bays, office furniture and equipment, kitchen and office consumables and meeting rooms
- Provide daily reception cover for breaks and during periods of leave
- Be responsible for the provision and maintenance of a vehicle fleet
- Ensure provision of general maintenance and cleaning of the office and surrounds
- Be responsible for the effectiveness of insurance policies and processing/resolving all insurance claims
- Oversee office fit out and facility upgrades
- Be the chief fire warden for the building, organising routine safety drills and liaising with building fire wardens.
- Possess excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with senior leaders, managers and external stakeholders

**What are we offering?**

WALGA offers an inclusive and collaborative office culture where, in addition to a sector-leading 6 weeks’ (30 days) annual leave and anniversary leave, we also offer an inner-city office within easy reach of public transport and parking, fantastic end of trip facilities, access to a wellbeing program, an active social club, and a commitment to employee professional and personal development.

If this sounds something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.

**About WALGA?**

WALGA is an independent, member-based, not for profit organisation that advocates for Local Government and provides services to support sector excellence.

As the peak industry body, WALGA advocates on behalf of WA’s 139 Local Governments, delivers professional training and advisory services to members across the State and negotiates service agreements for the sector.

We aim to leverage the collective strength and influence of the Local Government sector to benefit the WA community.

WALGA has approximately 100 staff with the majority located in our West Leederville office and organised into key portfolios: Advocacy, Policy, Member Services, Infrastructure and Corporate and Executive Services.
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**To Apply**

To have a look at the position description please click** here** and follow the link.

Applications can be submitted through our website or through Seek. Please include your resume along with a detailed cover letter.

For further details on the role please contact Tony Brown, Executive Director Member Services on (08) 9213 2051.

This role is being sourced directly by WALGA. We respectfully request no agencies approach.

We may commence interviews upon receipt and reserve the right to close the position early.