INF-217 Facilities Compliance and Contracts Coordinator

Please read all information carefully before applying.

The Facilities Compliance and Contracts Coordinator is responsible for leading and managing Council’s Facilities regulatory Compliance and related management agreements and service contracts ensuring compliance with internal and external regulatory, legal, safety and procurement requirements and Council’s  policies, procedures and local laws.

Employment Status:  Full Time Permanent

Award:    Level 7 of the Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A) Award – State 2017

Salary Range: $102,703 to $108,585 per annum.

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrated expertise and knowledge of relevant Council policies, procedures, and other legislation, relating to regulatory, safety and compliance requirements including building works; building and facility heritage matters; CASA aviation Compliance and safety regulations relating to Council managed airstrips and mandatory Airport Reporting; Contract law and contract management
• Extensive experience at a supervisory level including the ability to motivate and drive continuous improvement practices. 
• High level skills in resource, contracts, contractor management, and proactive assessment of value for money options including sound financial literacy and business acumen across large scale service contracts and day to day contractor, safety, compliance, and operational management.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing detailed reports on related operational regulated Compliance and service contract management matters.
• Strong organisational, leadership, communication, team building and networking skills with sound judgement in decision making to proactively make continuous improvements to operations, regulatory safety and compliance.
• Ability to build strong cohesive teams and communicate compliance, operational and safety related issues to employees, contractors and stakeholders.
• Ability to access, decipher and interpret legislation, abstract laws or ethics and determine how to establish and integrate best regulatory practices. 
• High level interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication with stakeholders and contractors at all levels and the ability to work in a collaborative environment to create opportunities and develop solutions.
• Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills managing competing priorities simultaneously and delegating appropriately
• Develop risk management strategies and processes including the investigation of compliance procedures and follow-up actions.
• Ability to assess and monitor business and operations’ risks and conduct regulatory compliance audits to ensure adherence to standards.
• Demonstrated ability to identify compliance issues and adhere to written and verbal policies and regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Excel and relevant applications applicable to facilities, building, procurement and contract management.

• Relevant qualification in Compliance, Safety, Training, Business Administration, Leadership or Management (or similar) or be able to demonstrate equivalent related experience.
• Possession of a General Safety Induction Certificate (Construction Industry).

• Possession and maintenance of a current Queensland ‘C’ class driver licence.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/POSITION ENVIRONMENT

• This position is primarily an indoor role and requires sufficient physical ability to work in a shared office setting, which involves prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing at a desk and operating a computer, telephone, and other devices.
• This position is required to carry out light to moderate manual handling, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, lifting, and carrying.
• This position may require the incumbent to undertake periodic field visits involving frequent short and occasional lengthy trips.
• This position may involve travel to attend meetings and work-related events.
• Council is committed to providing and maintaining a safe and healthy workplace. This includes taking all steps that are reasonably practicable to prevent the spread of preventable occupational diseases. In accordance with Councils P0199 Vaccinations and Health Monitoring Procedure, positions exposed to occupational diseases will be subject to the Workplace Immunisation Program.

For further information, view the Position Description.

For enquiries in relation to this vacancy, please call 07 4761 5*** or email.

11:59pm Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer.