Facilities Operations Lead

The Opportunity

This is an exciting
opportunity for an experienced facilities professional to play a key role in
ensuring the efficient and effective operation of The Kid's Research Institute
facilities team. Working collaboratively with other Facilities Operations
Leads, you will oversee maintenance, repairs, and upgrades, manage contractors
and service contracts and deliver essential services that support a safe,
functional and welcoming environment for staff, researchers and visitors.

In this hands-on
leadership role, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Manage day-to-day facilities operations, including maintenance, cleaning, security, waste, and staff amenities.
• Coordinate and monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with Institute policies and WHS standards.
• Support laboratory operations, assisting with equipment maintenance and installation.
• Manage access control, security systems, and building monitoring systems across all sites.
• Oversee asset and fleet management, ensuring accurate records and efficient use of resources.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality service and continuous improvement.
• Provide leadership and guidance to facilities staff, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork and safety.

Job details: Full-time, ongoing
position located at Perth Children's Hospital, with responsibilities across
multiple sites.

About You

You are a capable
and adaptable facilities professional who thrives in a busy, collaborative
environment. You take pride in delivering high-quality service and ensuring
operational excellence. With strong leadership, technical knowledge and
stakeholder engagement skills, you're ready to make a meaningful impact in a
research-focused organisation.

You will have the
following skills and expertise:

• Significant experience in facilities or maintenance operations, ideally within a laboratory or complex multi-site environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate teams, contractors and projects effectively.
• Strong understanding of building systems, WHS, environmental compliance and asset management.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A customer-focused approach, with well-developed communication and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in data and systems management, and familiarity with project management methodologies.
• Current Class C driver's licence and physical capacity to undertake occasional manual work.

Desirable:

• Experience using accommodation or asset management software.
• Proficiency in project management tools.

At The Kids Research Institute
Australia, we are committed to building a workplace culture that reflects
the communities we serve. We actively recruit support and welcome applications
from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability,
culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, people of
all ages, and those with diverse lived experiences. We also provide reasonable
adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace, ensuring
everyone has the opportunity to thrive. 

If you meet many, but not all, of
the role requirements, we encourage you to apply. We also welcome you to
mention any career breaks in your cover letter to help us understand your
journey.

Our commitment to diversity and
inclusion is reflected in how we:

• Support staff-led inclusion and allyship groups.
• Offer flexible work practices that recognise different needs and life stages.
• Provide training, development and mentoring opportunities to increase inclusive leadership and create an environment where all staff can thrive.
• Partner with communities to strength cultural awareness and belonging.
• Ensure adjustments and accessible practices are available for diverse community groups.
• We continually strive to measure our progress and improve where we can.

Alongside our inclusive culture,
you'll enjoy:  

• Extra annual leave at Christmas and Easter.
• Salary packaging and entertainment benefits.
• Health and wellbeing programs with weekly events.
• Flexible working options.
• Recognition and professional development opportunities, including LinkedIn Learning.
• Modern offices with sit-to-stand desks and end-of-trip facilities.
• Staff discounts on travel, IT, stationery, and access to corporate health insurance.

How to
apply

If
this role feels like the right fit and an exciting new opportunity for you,
please click on 'Apply Now' to visit our Career Site, view the Job
Description, and submit your application.

Please
include a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) that specifically addresses the
skills and experience outlined in the "About You" section.

Applications will only be
accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical
difficulties or require reasonable accommodations in completing your
application, please contact

Click here for the Job Description

Contact Name: Amanda Cleaver

Contact Email:

Closing Date: 03/11/2025 - We reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.

The Kids Research Institute Australia is committed to being
champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage
applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including:
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first
Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) pilot program.

We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health
and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are
at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and
Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the
Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.