Facilities Business Partner

Company description:

VPS4 - $92,332 - $104,762 + Superannuation

• Enjoy a collaborative & high-performance work culture serving the community.
• DTP has embedded hybrid & flexible work arrangements as part of our culture.
• Strong Career opportunities across the VPS network.

Company Description

About Us

The Department of Transport and Planning oversees key planning, transport and land use policy decisions and management across the State. A life-cycle approach to planning, building, connecting and sustaining communities means our people can come together to; improve services, deliver sustainable projects, focus on customer engagement, streamline regulatory approval pathways, facilitate community consultation and better realise local economic opportunities for more liveable communities across Victoria.

People & Business Services is a Group within the Department of Transport and Planning, and is responsible for providing business enabling people and corporate services functions, that drive a high-performance culture and to support integrated operations.

We're focused on outcomes that deliver more choice, connections and confidence in our travel, ensuring the whole transport network works as one to deliver better services and outcomes.

Job description:

About the Role

*This is a Full-Time Ongoing Position*

Facilities Business Partner will deliver essential customer-centric services and solutions that add value, help people get their job done and ensures DTP meets it compliance obligations.

Reporting to the Team Leader Business Facilities & Operations, the role is responsible for providing skilled facilities management support to DTP Office and Depot sites across Victoria. You will be part of an experienced and responsive team, delivering services and working with stakeholders in a dynamic and complex environment. Work to achieve best practice as per ISO Facilities and Asset Management Standards.

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Job Description

Position Outcomes / Accountabilities

• Work with the Team Leader Business Facilities & Operations to manage your responsible sites, utilising experience, and judgement to assess and influence contractor and service provider performance in delivering facilities management outcomes.
• Contribute proactively to the development and achievement of team goals and plans and support other team members to achieve their objectives, provide site coverage and backup as and when required.
• Exercise judgement in contributing to the identification and implementation of solutions to complex problems or complicated issues, balancing financial responsibility with being customer centric.
• Build and maintain constructive relationships with external service providers, key stakeholders including internal and high value clients, to achieve effective reporting, advice and service outcomes.

Key Selection Criteria

To be successful in the role the ideal candidate will be proficient in workforce strategy and design, adeptly applying principles and models to support organisational change and effectively contributing to DTP's strategic goals. They will articulate the implications of workforce strategies on organisational culture, the workplace environment, and employee engagement, while supporting the deployment of DTP's Cultural Values. The candidate will also be involved in health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives, developing knowledge of relevant management systems and legislative requirements. Additionally, they will apply asset management knowledge in building operations, and contribute to reporting and methodologies pertaining to asset lifecycle management. Furthermore, they will demonstrate capabilities in strategic planning, critical thinking, and continuous improvement, along with excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong external relationships.

Personal Attributes

On a personal level the candidate will be resilient and open to new ideas, maintaining discipline and perseverance in their work. They will demonstrate flexibility by considering and adopting new approaches and skills, articulate the alignment of their work with organizational objectives, and work collaboratively to achieve team goals. Additionally, they will promote inclusion, valuing diverse perspectives, and exhibit self-awareness in managing their emotional responses to enhance interactions with others.

Qualifications and Experience

Desirable

• Tertiary or trade qualifications in a related discipline, and/or significant experience in facilities management role will be highly regarded, including in a government setting.

Role specific requirements

• Driver's license
• This position may require occasional work out of hours
• Employee will be expected to work three days per week in an office as a default. The number of days in the office may vary depending on the requirements of the role and the needs of the organization
• This role will require occasional overnight travel to Metro/Regional Victoria
• You may be required to undertake a medical and other safety compliance requirement
• Role will involve offices and depots operations and facilities management

What we offer

• Meaningful work making Victorian communities more accessible and liveable
• Professional growth and development opportunities across the department and the wider Victorian Public Services
• A hybrid working model focused on collaboration and teamwork
• Optimal work-life balance initiatives including flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to work across multiple urban and suburban hubs
• We prioritise the development of a safe and inclusive culture

Culture Value

We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing a diverse range of applicants such as veterans, and people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA community members, individuals with disabilities and/or health conditions, as well as those from varied faith and cultural backgrounds. At our department, we prioritize the development of a safe, inclusive, and high-performance culture through shared actions and behaviours that align with our strategy and direction. This empowers our employees to effectively contribute to our goals.

How to Apply

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Applications close at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, 3rd of July 2024.

Please include a resume and cover letter. All applications must be submitted through the online portal. We're unable to consider email or manual applications.

For more information, contact Syed Raza - A/Manager, Compliance Reporting & Advisory *********@transport.vic.gov.au . Preferred applicants will need to complete a police check and other pre-employment checks. Your information will be treated confidentially.

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