Address- Lead and motivate a high-performing multi-disciplinary team to deliver optimal Facilities Management Services for a large and diverse organisation.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders to meet the needs of student, staff and service users.
- Engage with and influence the Estate Management Executive Team to drive an innovative and forward-thinking Facilities Management culture.
Reporting to the Chief Property Officer, the Director, Facilities Management (FM) heads the development and execution of a high performing strategic Facilities Management function across the UNSW campus.
Leading our Facilities Management Team, you will design and deliver the Facilities Management strategies for UNSW, providing clear direction and expert guidance within Estate Management, centred around user experience, intelligent design and high compliance and environmental efficiency standards.
Working both strategically and operationally with stakeholders’ university-wide, you will be working with the Senior Estate Management Team to ensure long term financial sustainability, management of key risks, and the provision of an outstanding campus experience.
The Organisation
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter.
UNSW Estate Management (EM) provides a range of services and advice to all Faculties and Divisions on all UNSW campuses. It does this by providing campus planning, infrastructure planning, development, construction, refurbishment, maintenance and environmental management. EM also provides a wide range of logistical and associated services to ensure a safe and secure campus environment.
The physical environment of UNSW is a key resource that supports the University in achieving its aspiration to continuously improve its position as Australia’s leading research-intensive university globally.
Who you are: An experienced leader with a background in complex infrastructure management. You’ll bring your robust knowledge of strategic asset and services management to lead a multi-disciplinary team to success, alongside:
- Proven ability to design, deliver and manage strategic facilities and asset management strategies, programs and initiatives, proactively developing capabilities and promoting excellence and continuous improvement.
- Effective leadership qualities with the oversight to operate both strategically and operationally, with the ability to articulate a clear vision to manage and motivate a multi-disciplinary team.
- A drive to uphold a strong culture of safety through risk and safety management processes and systems.
- Confidence in the management of external service providers, successfully delivering hard and soft Facilities Management solutions.
- Vision to see end-to-end building asset management plans, maintenance and reporting, encompassing safety, environmental, sustainability, technology and budget considerations.
For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Position Description at JOBS@UNSW.
To Apply: If developing, leading and delivering the university’s creation of major projects is of interest to you, please submit your cv and cover letter addressing selection criteria.
For further information on the role & responsibilities, please refer to the position description found on Jobs@UNSW.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role, valid Australian working rights are required on application.
UNSW Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:
- Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
- Additional 3 days leave during December festive period.
- Career development opportunities
- Up to 50% discount on UNSW courses
- Flexible 17% Superannuation contributions, additional leave-loading payments and salary sacrifice.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness passport)
Job queries contact: Lucy Gerondis, Talent Acquisition Consultant
E: **********@unsw.edu.au (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
