Facilities Services Manager

Ventia is a leading infrastructure services company, operating across Australia and New Zealand. Our clients are the owners and operators of assets that are critical to our local communities.

In partnership with the Australia Defence Force, we are seeking a talented & solutions-orientated Facilities Services Manager to effectively plan, schedule and ensure quality assurances are met to high standards for the Defence Estate.

This is a permanent, full time role based at Simpson Barracks, Yallambie.

In this leadership position, you will provide the overall operational management for delivery of Estate Upkeep services to the Base Service Area including associated Satellite sites, while also driving continuous improvement, maximising efficiency, and developing excellent team culture.

Duties:
Ensure the delivery of Estate Upkeep works are in line with local legislations, regulations, manufacturer recommendations and Defence policies.
Ensure planned works are carried out efficiently and to a high standard by refining and updating maintenance plans.
Provide technical support and advice to Supervisors responsible for delivery areas.
Manage the business relationship with subcontractors and in-house trade staff to achieve successful completion of works.
Assist in monitoring and maintaining contract KPIs such as response time, costs and backlog.
Manage day to day liaison with Customers and Client to communicate and manage expectations.

What we are looking for:
Tertiary qualification in an engineering discipline; mechanical, electrical, civil (or trade background with relevant experience).
Maintenance planning experience within a commercial/defence industry, preferably with experience in minor projects inclusive of scoping, estimating, quoting and delivery.
Proven decision-making abilities combined with innovative thinking to generate problem solving solutions.
Experience in managing financial elements of service delivery, such as continuous review and cost control.
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with technical staff, subcontractors, senior military officers and Client representatives.

The successful application for this role must be eligible to hold a Defence Security Clearance up to the level of Negative Vetting Level 1 (Secret) and be prepared to undergo a pre-employment medical including a drug & alcohol test. As a result of this requirement the incumbent must be an Australian Citizen.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply for this vacancy.

Position Reference Number: 151932

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