AddressDo you want to use your Facility Management and Operations skills to make a real difference in the lives of children? Join our team at Allowah. Allowah is looking for a Facility Manager to join the Operations Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who would like to take responsibility for the operations of a single site facility for a charity that cares for and support children with disabilities and medical needs. This person will work as part of a small dedicated team in our bright, purpose built facility in Dundas Valley. You can make such a difference at Allowah!
Allowah has over seventy years’ experience in providing support to children with complex disabilities and medical needs. We provide children and their carers with respect, dignity, emotional and spiritual support within a Christian environment in a way that maximises their quality of life.
About us:
We support children and young people from birth to young adults who have physical and intellectual disabilities such as genetic or chromosomal disorders, birth trauma, cerebral palsy, head injuries, and conditions acquired after birth. The multidisciplinary approach to the provision of support through Allowah is key. There is no other place like Allowah.
About the role:
We are seeking permanent part time or full time (depending on the applicant) Facility Manager.
In this position you will be required to actively manage the facilities and operations of Allowah including but not limited to:
- Management of the scheduled and reactive maintenance of the building/s
- Management of external service providers and contractors
- Consultation with contractors, suppliers, engineers, and relevant internal stakeholders during design and purchasing of facility equipment
- Engage in quality improvement audits and be a key voice in policies and procedures involving emergency planning and management, facility maintenance and planning, and asset replacement strategies
- Participate in the management of the WHS requirements for Allowah and support the WHS Coordinator
- Managing facility equipment and building compliance in regard to Australian and NSW Healthcare codes and quality standards
- Taking on the role of the Fire Safety Officer including planning for emergency training and conducting facility evacuation drills. Longer term goal of becoming the Educator in this field.
- Oversight of the Allowah’s technical activities - this includes: HVAC, refrigeration, electricity, plumbing, elevators, medical equipment, IT, parking areas, biomedical equipment, cleaning, and regular maintenance of other facility devices and equipment
- Managing hazardous materials and waste including chemicals, clinical waste, cytotoxic waste, general, and recycling waste streams
- Managing a team of technicians in the Facility Maintenance Team
- Prioritise administrative efficiency in the handling of facility and equipment data and keeping meticulous records of activities and maintenance performed
- Manage the vehicles at Allowah, including regular maintenance, inspection, registration and renewal
- Conduct regular inspections of the building/s
- Resolve all immediate operational and service issues through initiating short-term action and developing strategies to address over time
- Other duties as required
Qualifications and Experience required:
- Hold a current driver license
- Working with Children Check (or be willing to apply)
- NDIS Worker Check (or be willing to apply)
- Experience in a similar field or role
Skills needed:
- Good availability and flexibility
- A compassionate and positive attitude
- Effective interpersonal skills to effectively communicate across diverse groups
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions as required
- Time management and the ability to prioritise
- Practical hands-on skills in maintenance
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a broader team
At Allowah we offer benefits such as:
- Salary packaging to maximise your earnings for full time and part time employees
- Free on-site parking
- Full staff support & regular follow ups
- Flexibility in working hours
- The opportunity to change people's lives
