Facilities Contract Manager

The Organisation

Airservices Australia is a government-owned organisation responsible for the safe and efficient management of 11% of the world’s airspace and provision of aviation rescue fire fighting services at Australia’s busiest airports.

Our people are our greatest asset with a dynamic and diverse team operating from locations across the country - from bustling cities to regional and remote locations, including an island. This team keep are helping to secure the future of Australia’s skies and keep it amongst the safest in the world.

We connect people with their world safely – linking family and friends, generating economic activity, creating jobs, and facilitating trade and tourism.

Airservices is committed to fostering a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful.  We encourage motivated individuals who love what they do, value a service first mindset and embrace a challenge to explore a career with Airservices. In return you will be a valued team member, be offered flexibility and experience a meaningful career in an exciting, ever-evolving aviation industry.

The Role & The Team

As the Facilities Contract Manager you will provide effective leadership while developing and delivering the strategic procurement of sub-contractor services for the Facilities team. You will ensure that the procurement, contract, financial and performance management activities support and enhance the Facilities and Property Services delivery across all Airservices’ locations. These include but are not limited to fire services, cleaning services, grounds maintenance, catering services, utilities, minor works projects & reactive and planned preventative maintenance activities. The success will be to ensure all services are managed to required outcomes within key timeframes.

This newly formed role will see you join a dynamic and fast-faced environment where you will closely collaborate with peers while building key relationships, contributing actively and positively in the management of contracted services for Airservices.

Please see the link below to view the full Position Description:

PD - Facilities Contract Manager.pdf

The Person

The successful applicant will have:

• A formal qualification in a Facilities, Building or Property related discipline.
• Proven high level/or extensive procurement and contract management skills in environments with similar attributes to the delivery of Facilities and Property Services.
• Solid demonstrated relevant experience in managing contracts in the built environment, construction management and/ or project management across a complex multi-site region with a range of facilities.
• Strong communications skills and excellent knowledge and understanding of the Facilities Contracting industry and negotiation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills in relation to dealing with a wide range of managers, staff and external service providers.
• Strong experience in contractor relationship development and practices in overseeing key supplier and sub-contractor arrangements for facilities management including the provision on building repairs and maintenance, soft services and projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contracting legislative and statutory requirements applying to facilities and maintenance contracts.
• Training in Procurement and/or Contract Management.

Airservices Australia is a diverse and inclusive employer that recognises the benefits of having a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. We encourage applications from diverse groups including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

Security Clearance

To be eligible to apply, you must be an Australian Citizen or a Permanent resident as an ASIC is required for this role. Please refer to the security check requirements successful applicants will be required to undertake as part of the recruitment process.

Should you require any further information please contact Alicia O’Rourke - Talent Acquisition Advisor at alicia.o’******@airservicesaustralia.com.

How to Apply

To apply for this position please lodge an application online before Applications close 11.55pm (AEST) Sunday 07 April 2024.