AddressAlzheimer's Queensland (AQ) is a leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals diagnosed with dementia and their caregivers. With a commitment to excellence, AQ operates four residential care facilities and five multi-service respite centres across Queensland.
About the Role:
We are seeking a dynamic Building Facilities Manager to implement building maintenance administration across the organisation with strong leadership skills to establish this new role at Alzheimer’s Queensland. The role involves overseeing and managing the maintenance, safety, and functionality of the physical infrastructure across our multiple residential aged care sites, respite houses, and various administration offices. The Building Facilities Manager plays a critical role in ensuring that all buildings operate smoothly and are presented to the Association's standards. The role requires an experienced Building Facilities Manager that can implement processes and procedures across multiple sites. They will oversee the existing maintenance team and collaborate closely with AQ Designers, Managers, and contractors to realize AQ's vision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintenance Management: Implement and oversee the overall management of AQ facilities, including routine & preventative maintenance and implementing maintenance strategies for all sites to adopt and adhere to. The role will also manage HVAC systems, lift management, backflow devices, and ensuring appropriate registers for repair and maintenance (R&M) are in place.
- Equipment Management: Implement and manage CCTV across multiple sites, storage management of Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, PPE items.
- Security Management: Responsible for CCTV reporting, managing footage and ensuring the security and implementation of AQ premises.
- Implementation of Maintenance Audits: Maintain AQ standards through regular environmental audits and Work Health and Safety (WHS) audits, this will require regular travel to sites across Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Toowoomba and NSW.
- Vendor & Contract Management: Coordinate external vendors and contractors for maintenance, repairs, renovations, and construction.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum Diploma Qualification.
- Previous experience in building operations or facilities management or a related field.
- Strong understanding of general building maintenance systems, HVAC systems, security protocols.
- Strong computer skills for system implementation and ongoing maintenance records.
- Previous experience in audits and WHS.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, trades/ maintenance staff and sites simultaneously.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package.
- Access to salary sacrifice options for the Not-For-Profit Sector.
- Opportunity to work with a passionate team dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
If you are a proactive and experienced Building Facilities Manager looking to make a meaningful impact in a rewarding environment, we encourage you to apply. Join us at Alzheimer's Queensland and help us create safe, well-maintained, and welcoming environments for our residents and staff.
