EU Works Manager

Job Description:We currently have an opportunity for a self-motivated EU Works Manager (Facilities & Maintenance Manager) to join the team, located in Cairns QLD. You will support the Downer Defence Contract for delivery of Estate Maintenance and Operations Services (EMOS) contract to the Department of Defence QLD and SNSW region.Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, you will in overseeing the operational implementation of Estate Upkeep maintenance services and oversee service delivery of tradespeople and subcontractors across the base services area sites.Responsibilities:The role has a broad remit, with key responsibilities outlined below:

• Plan, schedule and deliver work for both Planned and Responsive Maintenance which includes; Unplanned, reactive and corrective maintenance; Predictive and Preventative Maintenance; and Minor Workplace Adjustments.
• Regularly supervise site facilities and assess maintenance requirements.
• Attend property inspections and identify defects and non-compliances with the lease/license agreement.
• Report maintenance requirements and seek to rectify as required and handle day-to-day general maintenance issues.
• Act as point of contact and coordinate during warranty works and defect liability periods.
• Be familiar with essential service requirements such as fire and security systems, emergency codes and emergency procedures, as well as, ensure these are maintained to industry standards.

Qualifications:What you'll bring

• Technical expertise and trade or tertiary training in either building maintenance, mechanical or electrical services.
• Sound knowledge of Facilities Management contract principals.
• Understanding of WHS and Industrial Relations law and regulations.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective customer relationships.
• Knowledge of statutory obligations, Codes of practice and Building Code of Australia strong communication and negotiating skills.
• Suitability for Defence security clearance (Australian citizenship mandatory)

More than anything, you'll have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a drive to provide high quality outcomes for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit and our clients.About Us: At Downer we plan, create and sustain. Downer is the leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand. Through trusted relationships and world leading insight we work closely with our customers to design, build and sustain assets, infrastructure, and facilities.About the Team: Social Infrastructure & Citizen Services delivers the critical thinking, building, maintenance and sustainment behind Australia and New Zealand's essential public assets, facilities and community services. The communities we serve are at the heart of our operations. Be it through facilities management of critical public assets, precinct upgrades, new energy solutions or professional and technical advisory. We run places of healthcare and education, custodial facilities, we manage customer data centres and critical systems, we take asset management risk over 25 years through our portfolio of Public Private Partnership (PPP) contracts, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces.