ASSIST Building Services Manager

Position Title : Building Services Manager

Employment : Full Time

About Belong

Belong Blue Mountains advocates on behalf of vulnerable community members, and promotes the development of self-help initiatives and support networks in order to enhance individual opportunities and strengthen community resilience.

We are a Not for Profit registered charity that is one of the top providers of building services for My Aged Care, NDIS and Home Care Packages throughout our service delivery area, stretching from the Nepean LGA to Mt Victoria in the Blue Mountains LGA.

Our focus is on keeping our clients safe and able to live in their homes for longer. Every day, our people are focussed on delivering exceptional outcomes for our participants. This passion and expertise creates an employee experience that puts wellbeing, flexibility and opportunity at the forefront.

Come and join us.

The role

Due to growth, we are currently looking for a Building Services Manager to be responsible for the building services contracts, estimating, programming of the works and organisation of the Assist building team in the Belong Blue Mountains Building Services section.

What you will be doing

• Manage day to day operations of the service and its staff

• Provide quotations for Major and Minor Modifications

• Assisting the Board, where appropriate and applicable, in the compilation and delivery of Assist's Operational & expense budgets in line with targets set and project manage and complete the Building Services component of the individual job budgets

• Manage Compliance reporting to the Board on a monthly basis

• Order all PC items that are relevant to Major Modification projects

• Site visits on a regular basis and liaise with Occupational Therapists as necessary.

• Work in with Administration staff to help with programming and deployment with Assist trades

• Collect and file certificates where applicable on our quoting system

• Where required and in accordance with legislative and Building Commission, Fair Trading and The Building Act requirements, enter into written contracts with clients where applicable for the Modifications works. Include Home Warranty Insurance for those projects as required

• Inform the Board where problems or concerns arise that relate to client wellbeing and safety, Assist staff or sub contractor wellbeing and safety, or any matter that has the potential to have a legal or reputational impact on Belong Blue Mountains Incorporated.

What makes you stand out

Your significant prior experience as a tertiary educated building services or property operations Manager/ residential building, within the construction industry with proven experience project management skills including contract and contractor management combined with well-honed negotiation skills and the ability achieve set goals and forward thinking.

Your excellent understanding of building codes and regulations including AS1428.1: 2021, coupled with sound experience managing safety, risk and contract management.

You will also need exceptional communication and record keeping skills, the ability to develop effective working relationships and have strong skills across the MS Office and SimPro operation system.

Essential Criteria

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in the Building Construction Industry, or a related field.

• Proven experience in managing budgets, financial planning, and report preparation.

• Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Proficiency in the use of relevant IT systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Current National Criminal History Clearance and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

• Current Driver's Licence and First Aid Certificate (desirable).

Desirable Criteria

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards and the NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework and AS1428.1 : 2021.

• Minimum of 3+ years' experience in a management or supervisory role within the aged care, disability, or community services sector or similar is desirable

Contact Person: Jo Ridley, HR and Quality

Application Process

To apply for the ASSIST Building Services Manager position, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and how it aligns with our mission at Belong Blue Mountains. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all walks of life.