Facility Coordinator

Job description:

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Role highlights

· Coordinate critical facilities operations and services across our Armidale research site

· An attractive on-call allowance + 15.4% super

· Help maintain a safe, efficient, and innovative research environment

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

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The opportunity

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Facilities Coordinator to join CSIRO's Business & Infrastructure Services (CBIS) team, based at our Armidale site.

In this key operational role, you'll oversee day-to-day building management and facilities services, supporting a vital research location within CSIRO. These operations include "hard services" such as Repairs and Maintenance related work and "soft services" such as Cleaning, Security, Waste Management and Grounds Maintenance.

If you bring strong coordination skills, a keen eye for safety, and a solutions-focused mindset, we would love to hear from you.

Please note, this role will involve potential out of hours work and participation in the afterhours call-out is mandatory.

Your high-level duties will include:

· Maintaining effective day-to-day relationships with all internal and external clients on-site in respect to the provision of Facilities Management services.

· Developing facility operational and maintenance plans and budgets, coordinating the activities, monitoring cash flows and reporting on the site maintenance activities.

· Providing advice and guidance on facilities and services to internal clients and staff.

· Liaising with Building Owners and Managers with regards to agreements and building compliance, lease reviews, contracts and relationship management.

· Managing Facilities Condition Audit assessments including annual reviews of site facilities and services and Update Maintenance Plan data.

· Supervising and managing contractors to ensure work undertaken is in adherence with the scope of works and compliant with relevant contracts and HSE and Legislative requirements.

Role particulars

Location: Armidale, NSW

Salary: AU$96k - AU$109k pa + 15.4% superannuation + plus on-call allowance AU$16k - AU$18k pa.

Tenure : Indefinite, Full-time

Reference: 101439

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

· Relevant tertiary qualification and/or proven related experience in managing facilities and services on a variety of facilities.

· Experience and knowledge in the delivery of facility management services including "hard services and "soft services".

· Demonstrated ability of managing facilities and with a sound knowledge of related regulations and standards;

· Ability to work under limited direction, accept responsibility and direction, and be accountable for on-site service provision, including capability to co-ordinate trade and other services contractors.

· Validated interpersonal skills, developed negotiation skills and a strong "customer service" focus. This includes demonstrated skills in effective communications and developing effective working relationships in a demanding environment with a diverse customer and stakeholder base.

· Established ability to apply and appreciate relevant procedures/protocols, compliance and statutory requirements associated with Federal, State and Local Government building and services codes and regulations and Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

· Demonstrated experience using software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and written, graphic and oral communication skills.

· A current driver's license.

For full details about this role, and other criteria, please review the Position Description.

Not sure if you meet all the criteria?

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don't let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact and let us know how we can support you.

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.

Inclusion and belonging

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Child safety

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.

How to apply

Please apply online and submit a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) and CV that demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the essential requirements of this role.

Applications close

19th October :00pm AEDT.