Facilities Contracts

**Description**:
Pymble Ladies' College is a school of the Uniting Church in Australia for girls Kindergarten to Year 12 with boarding from Year 7. At Pymble, we foster a world-class educational environment with the importance of global citizenship and a worldwide perspective central to our strategic intent.
We believe our staff, both teaching and non-teaching, are our most valuable resource. We are proud to have passionate and dedicated staff who recognise the unique strengths and qualities of every Pymble girl.
The role
The Facilities Contracts and Services Manager plays a pivotal role in the comprehensive oversight of the day-to-day operations of the college's soft services, as well as the continuous management of service supplier contracts. Ensuring the seamless management of all facilities services and contracts is a key focus, with an emphasis on cost-effectiveness, productivity, and alignment with good practices.
Adherence to contractual and legislative requirements is paramount, and the cultivation of positive stakeholder relationships is integral to fostering a safe and well-functioning environment.
The role is dedicated to delivering an outstanding customer service experience while maintaining world class facilities for the college community. This demands a profound understanding of contract management and administration, coupled with the ability to efficiently lead an internal facilities team and coordinate with a diverse range of external service providers.
By fostering a seamless collaboration with both internal and external service providers, the Facilities Contracts and Services Manager will orchestrate a synchronised strategy for delivering soft facilities management services. This strategy will align with the broader Pymble Strategic Plan and the core values of the College, thus contributing significant value to the overall Pymble experience.
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Our kind of team member
You will demonstrate the following attributes and capabilities:

- Demonstrated experience in a similar role
- Capability in delivering impactful, collaborative and operational leadership
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of legislation related to commercial property management
- An understanding of WHS Legislation and Workcover NSW requirements
- Proven track record in effectively managing key stakeholder relationships
- The ability to add value through strategic commercial business acumen
- Exceptional relationship building and interpersonal skills, both oral and written
- Proven ability to cultivate meaningful relationships and establish rapport with diverse and challenging stakeholders
- Ability to introduce fresh perspectives, critically assessing current systems and champion enhancement of processes
- Partner with Procurement services on enterprise procurement activities, including scoping and evaluating suitably qualified Respondents
- Previous experience in an educational setting is advantageous but not essential
- Demonstrated experience in the Contract Management of large-scale enterprise agreements
- Ability to interpret and administer various types of agreements such as Master Services, Professional Services, Minor Works Agreements and General Terms of Trade
- Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining accurate contract documentation and record-keeping for the duration of the contract terms
- Experience conducting regular reviews of contract performance against key deliverables and KPIs
- Proficiency in managing end-to-end contract lifecycles, including renewals, terminations, and extensions
- Ability to adapt and re-negotiate existing agreements to suit College requirements
- Experience in working within a complexed organisational structure, navigating delegated authorities, and using ERP systems to streamline processes and ensure compliance
- Experience maintaining professional conduct and discretion at all times
- Demonstrate a willingness to embracing the ethos and overarching values of the College

Your kind of workplace
Pymble people are at the heart of what the College offers its students. That's why every Teacher, Professional Services and Co-curricular staff member is valued for being the person they are, for the quality of their work, for their diverse contribution and for their wins - big and small. We express our appreciation in many ways, including through recognition programs, story sharing, celebrations, feedback, and competitive remuneration.
We treasure our caring, collegiate community, which Pymble people often refer to as the 'Pymble family'. We also appreciate that our family is not the only one in the lives of Pymble people, so we 'walk the talk' when it comes to supporting work-life balance, providing family benefits and contributing to community connections.
Your kind of benefits
The salary for this opportunity is competitive and commensurate with experience. We also offer a range of benefits, including:

- training and professional