Asset & Facilities Maintenance Team Leader

**About us**

The Southern Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (SMCT) is a progressive, busy organisation, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the Victorian community. With over 300 employees, across nine iconic sites in Victoria's south-east, SMCT is a proud industry leader that is setting new sector benchmarks internationally and reimagining what could be. Our vibrant employee culture and outstanding customer satisfaction ratings are a proud reflection of our people-focused approach and our commitment excellence.

**The Opportunity**

We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and make it our priority to attract and retain top talent by offering excellent working conditions, competitive benefits, and development opportunities. We are in search for an experienced Asset & Facilities Maintenance Team Leader to join our team at Springvale Botanical Cemetery. You will be responsible for ensuring that all facilities and equipment across all The Southern Metropolitan Trust cemeteries run to their maximum efficiency and output.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead the development of capability and skills of employees, to achieve a flexible and responsive team which can support the demands of the customer.
- Regularly review and oversee the maintenance program (Reactive, Planned and Minor Works) to determine whether the maintenance effort is being allocated to the appropriate assets and is providing the desired outcomes.
- Establish and maintain the systems and processes within the Asset Information Management System (AIMS), necessary for undertaking maintenance activities.
- Ensure that all assets are maintained to the required standard with consideration for the impacts on service delivery.
- Forecast workforce and equipment requirements and develop and maintain work schedules, productions methods and material handling procedures.
- Work with the team and other departments to produce effective maintenance strategies, procedures, and methods.
- Manage contractors on site to ensure they meet legal and company requirements.
- Work closely with the SMCT Contracts Relationship Manager and Asset & Facilities Manager to ensure contractors are compliant and delivering contracted services.
- Assist in the preparation of annual capital and operational budgets related to as built assets, reports and forecasts and ensure they are presented in a timely manner.
- Monitor reactive maintenance costs against budget, ensuring that where necessary the appropriate actions are taken if the financial performance is not meeting budget.
- Ensure records are maintained in accordance with the organization's Records Management policy and related procedures.

**About You**
- Minimum 2 years of proven experience in Asset and Facilities Management.
- Superior leadership skills and capabilities, overseeing a range of direct reports within Asset & Facilities team or similar environment.
- Experience in improving business practices and performance.
- Extensive understanding of key financial drivers of a business including cost control, budgeting and forecasting.
- Proven time management skills including the timely execution of works and consistency adhering to all time related deadlines and time frames
- Exceptional communication, interpersonal and customer service skills and the ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organisation
- Well-developed problem-solving skills and the ability to cope with conflicting work priorities.
- Strong computer skills in the Microsoft Office Package, specifically utilizing the programs Word, Excel, Outlook etc

**What we can offer you**

We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and make it our priority to attract and retain top talent by offering excellent working conditions, competitive benefits, and development opportunities. In 2020, we received an outstanding employee engagement score of 90%, with organizational commitment and pride being the leading theme of employee sentiment.

As a valued member of our organisation, you will have access to the following:

- Flexible, supportive, and people-focused culture
- State-of-the-artwork environment set among magnificent, natural surrounds.
- Discounts at our employee café and on-site florist
- Employee Assistance Programs including free onsite Osteopath.
- Employee Health & Mental Health Wellbeing Programs

**What's next**:

- We can be flexible with interview times, and these can be conducted after you finish you work or before you start for work.
- Please note all applicants must have full working rights and will need to complete full background checks including Police Check

**SMCT is an equal opportunity employer.