Facilities Officer

Facilities Officer - South Australia & East Coast

• Hybrid role - Work from home or office
• Manage your own portfolio of sites
• Attractive salary packaging options - up to $18,550 tax free
• Permanent, Full-time position, 76 hours per fortnight

The opportunityWe have an exciting and rare opportunity for a Facilities Officer to join our team on a full-time basis based at our South Australian offices.Whilst reporting directly to the Director, Property and Facilities based in WA, you will also be supported by the Senior Facilities Officer and a local Property Business Partner also located in South Australia.In this role you will provide and deliver Facilities solutions for your own portfolio of clinics and offices across SA and eastern states. The Facilities solutions include ad hoc and preventative maintenance, cleaning and security requirements. You will also be responsible for the delivery of minor capital works and restorative works projects as required. There will be a requirement from time to time to travel and visit sites within your portfolio.Key responsibilities

• Ensure all building works are prioritised and scheduled in accordance with agreed timeframes, service level agreements regulations and Australian Standards.
• Ensuring that all works are delivered within the estimate provided and within budget.
• Liaise with staff and contractors on various facilities management issues.
• Attend sites as required to co-ordinate and monitor work to ensure effective contract management and client satisfaction is being met.
• Ensure all service requirements are met within the agreed service level agreements.
• Recommend any savings or sustainability solution initiatives which will assist delivery of the Property management plan.
• Undertake the coordination and all facilities administrative aspects for selling Silverchain property.
• Provide soft key security access to Silverchain / RDNS staff.
• Provide assistance to the Director Property & Facilities and Senior Facilities Officer in other matters relating to facilities management as required.

About youThe ideal candidate will have demonstrated knowledge in a similar role. In addition to this, you will be able to demonstrate the following experience, skills and attributes:

• Demonstrated knowledge in a similar role.
• Experience in delivering minor capital works and restorative works projects.
• Knowledge of leasing and selling property.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills to liaise and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders in relation to various facilities management issues.
• Well-developed problem solving skills with the ability to research and analyse information and recommend solutions.
• Highly developed organisational skills to prioritise workload and adhere to time frames.
• A proven capability in project management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of personal computer applications and related software.
• Knowledge of issues and trends affecting property and asset maintenance, including processing, planning, and monitoring of budgets.

Under the Aged Care act 1997, successful candidates will be required to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance prior to commencement.Benefits

• Phone, laptop, monitor, and tools provided to do the job
• Salary packaging of up to $18,550
• Leave loading - Get paid more when you're on annual leave
• Purchase an extra 2-weeks annual leave per year
• Health and Wellbeing programs
• Team focused culture
• Employee assistance programs
• Corporate discounts at Samsung and other places

How to applyTo submit your application, and to view a copy of the Position Description, click 'Apply'Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be accepted.About Silver ChainAt Silver Chain Group, we are proud members of the Diversity Council of Australia and our greatest strength is our people. Driven by our values of integrity, respect, trust and compassion, we aspire to create a better home care system for all Australians. With a proud history of more than 125 years, Silver Chain Group is an employer of choice and the leading provider of high-quality health and aged care in the homes and communities of more than 65,000 Western Australians every year. Join our team of more than 4,450 staff, caring for more than 105,000 clients across Australia. We'll provide you with opportunities to help you develop and grow in your career, with training and education programs to help you achieve your goals.