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SalaryVentura has been moving people since 1924 and is the largest privately-owned Bus Company in Melbourne. We have been providing dependable, friendly and sustainable bus services for more than 98 years! Today Ventura has more than 1600 employees and over 900 buses and coaches and carries more than 30 million customers across Melbourne each year. We are a robust employer who have stood the test of time, with a positive workplace culture that embraces diversity and employee feedback.
Job Description
The opportunity:
An exciting and challenging opportunity currently exists for a Facilities Coordinator with a solid trade and maintenance background to assist our Maintenance Facility team.
The purpose of the Facilities Coordinator is to work alongside the Facility Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of all Ventura depot infrastructure. The role will ensure legal requirements and health & safety standards are meet.
The role will assist in the management of project works; supervising onsite works, conducting site visits, working with consultants and contractors in developing project scopes, determine costs and oversee minor project works.
Desired Skills and Experience
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing all Facilities Management (hard and soft services).
- Coordination of work order systems and contractors.
- Maintain a high level of customer service.
- Reactive and preventative maintenance.
- Coordinate and manage all trades, contractors and service technicians for maintenance and raised work requests.
- Manage contractor relationships and performance, ensure compliance with service contract requirements for all managed contracts.
- Ensure risk assessments and/or job hazard analysis have been completed for contract work tasks.
- Source parts and raise purchase orders & special purchases as requested
- Prepare quotes and tenders including all associated documentation as required.
- Diploma of Facilities Management (or working towards).
- Tertiary / Trade Qualifications in construction or property management or related discipline (desirable).
- A valid Australian Driver's Licence.
- Understanding of contractor management and supervision of building works.
- Project Management / contractor coordination skills.
- Proficient in desktop applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Project.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of the Building Code of Australia (BCA).
- Knowledge of codes of practice and industry best practice relating to facilities management.
- Understanding of continuous improvement and risk management.
If you are looking for your next challenge and believe that you have the necessary skills to move Ventura maintenance practices to the next level, please click on the "Apply Now" link.
