Sa Area Facilities Manager

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ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your professional skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

- Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding role in Property Facility Management with a motivated, high energy and passionate team?

We are looking for a highly organized and proactive Area Facilities Manager to join our Property Facility Management Team in Fullarton, on a permanent, full-time basis.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Regional Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of up to 150 mixed residential/retail and commercial properties which runs Adelaide Metro to Murray Bridge and down to Victor Harbour.

As Facilities Manager your responsibilities will include:

- Develop and Implement Strategic Plans and Protocols: Assist in the development of Total Asset Management Plans by extrapolating long term maintenance and improvements over 5-, 10- and 15-year increments for sustainability, improved energy & building efficiency and best use & best practice management.
- Relationship and Communications Management: Effectively communicate with internal stakeholders, contractors and the wider team to ensure work is completed in a timely manner and all stakeholders are engaged.
- Administration & Reporting: Working with our head contractor model, ensure that work is meeting Service Level Agreements. Regular site inspects will be required to ensure that planned maintenance is happening and that all TSA sites are compliant.
- Property Project Planning & Delivery: Engage in minor capital works liaising with contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure appropriate scope of works are developed and adhered to. There will also be a need to prioritise reactive works to ensure properties are kept safe and well maintained.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal person will be a proactive, collaborative team member who adopts a hands-on approach. You will be comfortable with multi-tasking and problem solving and adopt a strong client focus. You are a people person with high engagement levels and excellent stakeholder relationship building capacity to support the portfolio.
- 5 years of facilities management experience in portfolios of 150+ properties preferable.
- An engineering, building or trade qualification / background preferable.
- Experience in diverse property types, being commercial, institutional (churches) and housing.
- A strong understanding of Building Codes, Australian Standards, Essential Services, Statutory and WHS legislation.
- Experience in overseeing / project managing of minor capital works project (typically under $150k) Contractor performance management.
- A proven track record in customer and key stakeholder management.
- Proficient IT skills, including facilities management software and the Microsoft Office suite.

WHY WORK FOR US?

In return we offer our employees real and meaningful benefits such as;
- Eligible employees can access NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefits.
- Flexible working conditions, paid parental leave.
- Financial, retail and lifestyle discounts and benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program - Independent counselling service.

HOW TO APPLY
- The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. _
- We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. W_
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child facing roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Applicants for all roles require a mandatory National Police Check._
- We are committed to providing a safe environment for our people. _
- Please note that The Salvation Army has a mandatory vaccination procedure._
- We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration_