Group Manager Property & Services

Group Manager Property & Services Get the balance right - flexible working options availableOngoing career development opportunitiesSupport the sustainable delivery of an essential service to the Lower Hunter communityWe are seeking a Group Manager Property & Services to join our Business Services & Assurance Division. Our Company At Hunter Water our Values define who we are as an organisation and how we behave. We strive to live these Values and it is shown in the work we do and the way in which we interact with each other. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Values. We strive to build a more innovative, collaborative and resilient organisation that is a thought leader in developing a sustainable water and wastewater future. Please click here to learn more about Hunter Water's Corporate Strategy. Benefits At Hunter Water we offer a range of employee benefits. For this position, these will include, but are not limited to: Excellent flexible working and additional leave benefits including: Additional Public Holidays5 days additional paid Carers Leave per annumPaid Community Service Leave14 weeks paid Parental Leave for both parentsAccess to hybrid work and other flexible optionsHealth & Wellbeing benefits including: Fitness passportAccess to discounted health fund and free health and wellbeing servicesAccess to the Employee Assistance programRemuneration & Hours: 38 hour working weekSalary package range of $183,000 to $190,000 per annum (salary package includes base + super)Annual Performance Bonus The Opportunity As the Group Manager Property & Services you will engage across with internal and external stakeholders to ensure all property assets and business functions are managed effectively and in alignment with Hunter Water's values, with a particular focus on safety and risk management. What you'll do: Lead a multi disciplinary team across Facilities, Property, Fleet and Records Management and related projectsDeliver the oversight of and reporting on insurance claims relating to the Hunter Water land and property portfolio, motor vehicle claims and public liability issues.Deliver effective contract management of external land management & property management organisations, including management of performance as per contracts, performance reporting, financial management and regular audit and assurance activities.Provide high level support to organisational acquisition and sale activities including negotiations, valuation reviews and risk management activities.What you'll need to be successful: Essential Criteria: Degree qualifications in a relevant fieldMinimum 5 years' experience specialising in Property related activitiesDemonstrated experience in effectively leading a diverse teamHighly developed communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to influence and build effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholdersExcellent conflict management and negotiation skillsDemonstrated experience in contract management, managing budgets and delivering business process improvementDesirable Criteria: Qualifications in Leadership or ManagementExperience/exposure to organisational fleet activitiesWorking knowledge of statutes governing landUnderstanding of statutory requirements around SOC records management requirements and GIPA processesApplication Steps: To be considered for this position applicants must submit a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria and provide a current resume. To view the position description please click here Application closing date: 28 February 2024 Contact: Alix Lasance (Senior HR Business Partner) Phone: 0436 367 194 Interested? Apply Now! We are proud to be an Inclusive Employer committed to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity. People with disability, women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in contact with the recruiter, please see below for contact details. Employment with Hunter Water Corporation may be subject to pre-employment checks including but not limited to criminal background checks, functional assessment, drug and alcohol testing and psychometric assessment for preferred external applicants.