National Facilities Manager

4 days ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Compassion Australia Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Purpose-Driven, Strategic, People-First.

  • Hybrid (Newcastle or Sydney)
  • Full-time permanent
  • Salary Packaging Available

Why Join Compassion Australia?

Compassion Australia is part of Compassion International, a global network of more than 40 countries. Together with millions of our neighbours—sponsors, supporters and church partners—around the world, we are a Christian child development ministry that seeks to put love in action and release children from poverty in Jesus' name.

About You

You're a proactive and accomplished facilities management professional who thrives on managing multiple moving parts while leading teams that keep operations running safely and smoothly. You have:

  • Demonstrated experience in property purchasing, facilities and asset management
  • Proven financial management and budgeting skills
  • Expertise in managing regulatory and legislative requirements to ensure ongoing compliance
  • Proven leadership experience, with a focus on team development and collaboration
  • Excellent stakeholder communication, problem-solving and project management skills
  • Strong systems thinking with a continuous improvement mindset

Why You'll Love It Here

  • Mission-first: Be part of a cause that changes lives
  • Great Culture: we take our work seriously, but we have fun
  • Flexible work: Genuine hybrid model
  • Collaborative & innovative: Work with people who care and strive for excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement plans for physical assets of the organisation, ensuring they are protected, compliant with Health and Safety standards, well maintained, and are being utilised effectively in the short, medium and long term;
  • Coordinate the operations of Compassion's Facilities functions effectively and efficiently including fleet management, logistics and inventory functions, reception and deliveries, and campaigns/events;
  • Prepare and manage the facilities budget, including forecasting, cost control, and reporting.
  • Facilitate the purchase of property in alignment with the strategy of the organisation
  • Oversee effective risk management as it pertains to Facilities, including compliance with all workplace health and safety regulations, fire safety standards, and essential services requirements;
  • Effectively manage work and drive process improvements in ways that positively contribute to the team results, achievements, and relationships;
  • Monitor, update and maintain Facilities plans, systems, processes and procedures;
  • Maintain an awareness of regulatory and legislative requirements and ensure ongoing compliance within area of responsibility.

What You'll Bring

  • 7+ years' experience in property purchasing and facilities management;
  • Knowledge and experience in contracts, building operations and logistics;
  • Strong communication skills, including ability to discuss problems, analyse and formulate solutions with a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders;
  • Qualifications in (or working towards) Facilities and/or Logistics disciplines (Desirable);
  • Trade certificate (Desirable);
  • Experience in Christian or Corporate Organisations (Desirable);
  • Experience in For Purpose (NFP) Sector (Desirable).

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a growing Christian NFP, click "Apply Now." Applications close 11:59 pm (AEST) 13 November, but may close earlier if filled.

Please note applicants must have valid Australian working rights to be considered for this role.

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