Coordinator, Essential Safety

**Job no**: 567202
**Work type**: Full-time
**Location**: Geelong - City, Geelong - Waurn Ponds, Melbourne - Burwood
**Categories**: Building and Property Services
- Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
- Full-time and continuing
- HEW 7 $101,858 - $112,156 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

**Why work with us?**

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

**As a Coordinator, you will**:

- Coordinate and provide advice for the development and execution of contract and compliance programs ensuring administration tasks including contract drafting approvals, evaluations, extension and / or renewals are carried out within the designated timeframes.
- Maintain a high-level overview of essential life safety measures and fire services and support the delivery of the ESM maintenance strategy to ensure compliance with related statutory obligations.
- Understand and execute requirements and processes associated with AEMSR reporting and signoff.
- Ensure all contracted maintenance is scheduled, completed satisfactorily and reported as necessary, and regularly update and maintain the asset database.
- Take actions to reduce reactive breakdowns through further investment in preventative contracts.
- Contribute to the development of the current ESM strategy to ensure it remains relevant and aligns with current and future University development and planning.

**To be successful, you’ll have**:

- A Degree with substantial subsequent relevant experience; or
- Extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Significant and relevant people interaction and customer service experience.
- Demonstrated experience in contract management.
- Working knowledge of AS 1851 and Essential Safety Measures.
- Working knowledge of facilities and ancillary services contract administration.
- Working knowledge of Tenderlink process.
- Demonstrated understanding of property management and applicable legislation to ensure statutory compliance.
- Proven ability to organize and plan effectively, meet strict and conflicting demands and deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
- Proven expertise in managing processes with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Familiarisation with Sharepoint and auditing tools such as IAuditor is advantageous.

**Here's how to apply**:
Please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button.

**Applications for this position close on Monday 3 March**

**Are You Ready?**

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

**Advertised**: 17 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
**Applications close**: 03 Mar 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time