AddressA new name, a bright pathway ahead
Part of Downer Group, our newly formed Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit brings amazing capability to the people of Australia and what matters most to them. We run hospitals, manage client data centres, we take asset management risk, and we are a trusted advisor and partner to our New Zealand and Australian Defence Forces. Arguably no other business within Downer better embodies our purpose; to enable our communities to thrive.
Join us on the journey
We currently have an opportunity for a self-motivated State Facilities Manager to join the team. You will be responsible for the management/governments and delivery of the hard and soft services for the associated state that the State Facilities Manager is responsible for.
This position will take full accountability for the delivery of all Downer related activity within the client premises and the coordination/completion of all assigned preventative and reactive maintenance tasks where applicable to ensure all contractual obligations around safety, performance, quality, communications and other contractual requirements are achieved.
What you'll do
The role has a broad remit, with key responsibilities outlined below:
- Promote and maintain a commitment to Zero Harm across all service lines.
- Act as single escalation point for sites whereby Downer does not have a dedicated site representative. Where there is a Downer site representative, the State Facilities Manager will be the second escalation.
- Accountable for the Downer budget for the relevant state they are responsible for.
- Accountable for the CCEP monthly reporting and KPI regime for the relevant state that they are responsible for (Downer Project Status Report)
- Responsible for contract variations and scope management in alignment with CCEP expectations.
What you'll bring
- Previous experience as a facilities manger within a similar environment, with exposure to operations management.
- Experience in the delivery of contract services where subcontractors are used for reactive and planned maintenance.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluating the performance of subcontractors and in house staff.
- Technical and commercial competencies in commercial and industrial type facilities.
- Knowledge of OHS regulations and general OH&S induction to building and Construction Industry.
More than anything, you'll have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a drive to provide high quality outcomes for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit and our clients.
Why work for us?
Working for the Social Infrastructure and Citizen Services business unit, means being part of something new and exciting. With a bright future ahead of us, you find purpose here and have the opportunity to directly impact and contribute positively to our future. You'll also find a range of benefits available such as:
- Training and development to support your career.
- Internal career opportunities across the Downer Group business
- Affordable healthcare covers, discounted car purchase and rental (with selected brands), and other retail discounts.
- An Employee Assistance Program providing access to professionals to support you (and your family) to achieve your personal or professional goals through wellbeing coaching, counselling, financial advice, legal advice and more.
This exciting role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a highly successful organisation. If you are passionate about what you do and motivated to succeed, then apply now.
Downer Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. Accordingly, we encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds, including First Nations People and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
