The OpportunityTelethon Kid's Facilities Management team look after our buildings, assets and amenities in order to maintain a modern, vibrant and unique working environment. Based in Perth Children's Hospital, our workspace and facilities span across three floors and include over 600 workstations, laboratories, bioresources, seminar rooms and event space.We are now looking for a
Facilities Officer to help ensure the day-to-day smooth management and operation of our wonderful workspace by providing administrative support and maintenance tasks whilst providing excellent customer service.As part of the Facilities Management team, you will manage a range of administration duties such as raising Purchase Orders, monitoring queries within the service desk, ordering consumables and allocating ID badges to new employees and contractors.You will also carry out manual tasks including supporting the loading dock, receiving good and deliveries assisting with event setups.
Some of your responsibilities will include:- Assist with requesting quotes for required services, purchasing, and the reconciliation of invoices.
- Assist with Institute asset management program including service docket uploads/administration, data entry, preventative maintenance scheduling etc.
- Assist with function and meeting room set ups.
- Act as a point of contact for general queries around our services.
Conveniently based at Perth Children's Hospital, this is a full-time position.
About YouThe ideal applicant will have strong administration skills, previous experience working in an operational role and pride themselves on their superior customer service skills.Along with this, you must also have the following skills and experience:
- Administration experience in an operational environment e.g. stock control, warehousing or logistics.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office suite of products.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritise effectively whilst working towards deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience working in a customer facing environment.
- Physical fitness and capability which will allow manual work.
We are driving inclusion and diversity as part of the way we work and embrace the diverse career and life experiences of our staff. If you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We also encourage you to address any career disruptions (if applicable) you may have had in your cover letter.
About UsOur aim is to create a workplace where people are respected and encouraged to fulfil their potential. We encourage a workforce that is innovative, eager to acquire knowledge and enhance skills; we embrace all employee differences, foster a culture that supports diversity and inclusion, and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations where required.Some of our staff benefits include:
- Additional annual leave over Christmas and Easter.
- Save on tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to $15,899 of Living Expenses and up to $2,650 on Entertainment Benefits each FBT year.
- Extensive health and wellbeing program with weekly events.
- Reward and recognition program.
- Professional development opportunities including access to unlimited online training with LinkedIn Learning.
- Modern offices and end of trip facilities, including sit to stand desks.
- Access to Corporate Health Insurance.
- Staff purchasing discounts including travel, IT Hardware and stationery.
How to applyIf you think that this is the right role and an exciting new challenge for you, please click on 'Apply Now' to navigate to our Career Site to view the Job Description and submit your application.Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “About You” section above.Applications will only be accepted through our career portal. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with our online portal, please direct your query to recruitment@telethonkids.org.au.If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please direct your inquiries to recruitment@telethonkids.org.au.Click here for theContact Name: Tihan RadanovichContact Email:Closing Date: 13/05/2024 Telethon Kids reserve the right to hire prior to the closing date.The Telethon Kids Institute is committed to being champions of gender equity, diversity, and inclusivity. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures, including: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities and people living with disability. As such we are a proud Bronze award recipient of the first Australian Athena Swan Science in Australia Gender Equity pilot program.We acknowledge that when working in environments which contribute to the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal people, it is imperative that Aboriginal people are at the forefront of this work. We have launched the Aboriginal Employment and Career Development Strategy to increase the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and researchers employed in the Institute who provide guidance and support in our work in Aboriginal health.The Telethon Kids Institute is one of the nation's leading medical research organisations. We are home to a diverse team of more than 1000 staff and postgraduate students dedicated to improving child health and development.
Based within the Perth Children's Hospital at the QEII Medical Centre campus in Nedlands, Western Australia, our purpose-built facility includes state-of-the-art laboratories, collaborative workspaces, clinical suites, and meeting spaces with access to leading-edge technology and research services.Our research teams are among the world's best, and we have strong affiliations with the children's hospital and all the major Western Australian universities.*The successful candidate will be asked to provide a satisfactory National Police Check (obtained within the last 3 months) prior to commencement*