Operations Support Officer (Indigenous Identified)

• Continuing | Full-Time 
• Higher Education Officer 4 | $69,919 - $75,409 p.a. 
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About Property, Facilities and Development  

The Property, Facilities and Development (PFD) team works across all of Flinders’ places, spaces, and physical infrastructure. Working to four key areas: Strategic Planning and Sustainability; Capital Development; Customer and Site Services; and Strategic Projects, we are responsible for the planning, development, capital delivery, management, and maintenance of university spaces to ensure they are fit for purpose and support Flinders to deliver its strategic objectives.

The Facilities Team is responsible for delivering facility operations across the University to support the health, wellbeing, and physical safety of Flinders University students, staff, and visitors. This includes at our Flinders Living Precinct which accommodates over 500 students living on campus at University Hall and Deirdre Jordan Village.

About the Role 

The Operations Support Officer will carry out a broad range of responsive and planned general maintenance and support services at the Bedford Park Flinders Living Precinct and will assess and respond to unplanned and urgent tasks at the Bedford Park Campus as required. The role provides a fantastic opportunity to learn and develop on the job, grow your problem-solving skills, and prioritise tasks in a role where no two days are the same.

Some of the key responsibilities of the position are:

• Respond and perform a variety of general maintenance tasks, repairs and manual handling functions to assist in the movement and transportation of furniture, equipment & suppliers as needed.
• Provide support to Property, Facilities and Development personnel to support the delivery of Flinders Living’s student-related programs and events by bumping in/out furniture and equipment.
• Support the Facilities Maintenance Officer with the initial assessment and prioritising of minor reactive tasks received through the University’s electronic Facility management systems, ServiceOne or StarRez.
• Support the monitoring, procurement and delivery of supplies, appliances, and designated stock items to enable maintenance tasks, repairs, and replacements to occur at the University in a timely manner.
• Ensure University approved service personnel and contractors undertaking building infrastructure maintenance tasks complete their work in alignment with the University’s contractor management procedures.

About You 

We are looking for a reliable and adaptable team player with a handyperson mindset and a can-do attitude. You will have effective interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to work productively and cooperatively with a broad range of stakeholders including colleagues, external contractors, and students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and experiential backgrounds. In addition, you will identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and be recognised as such by an appropriate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander body.

Life at Flinders 

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. 

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options 
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Wide range of professional development activities and services 
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff 
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). 

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment 

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. 
• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy  
• It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA). 
• The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and section 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. The successful candidate will be required to provide Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent documentation.

How to Apply and Information 

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Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm:

07 Apr 2024

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.