Team Leader Facilities Management

• Permanent Full Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)
• Qualification relevant to facility management or construction project management, together with 5+ years relevant experience in a similar role
• LGO 7 ($100,884 - $107,067 per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience

Why ChooseUs

Townsville City Council isthe largest local government authority in NorthernAustralia.

We are committed to creatingvalue by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity andgenerating an enriching lifestyle.

Our organisation providesand maintains over $7b worth of community assets including waterand wastewater network and treatment, bridges, drainage, roads,waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitorsthrough events, providing recreational facilities, protecting thenatural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally andphysically healthy city.

We lead creation of a cityfor this and future generations by focusing on our transition to acircular economy that is resilient to social, financial andenvironmental shocks.

We are a Council led by ourcommunity to create an exciting and dynamic future.

Townsville City Council isgrowing Townsville.Aboutthe role

Reportingdirectly to the Team Manager Property Management, this role willcontribute by:

• Effectively leading and managing all aspects of Facilities Management which include professional and coordinated response and delivery of professional services for council’s buildings, facilities, and land.
• Lead a team of professionals to deliver services to internal and external stakeholders of council.
• Develop and implement improvement strategies for delivery, using Facilities Management good practice guides to embed processes and practices that achieve delivery on budget and improve key strategies, policies, procedures, systems and processes.

Aboutyou

It is essential you havequalifications relevant tofacility management or construction project management, togetherwith 5+ years relevant experience in a similar role. You will alsohave project management or extensive experience using a projectmanagement framework. A Current “C” class drivers'licence is required.

You will haveexperience applying a diverse knowledge of legislation, codes andstandards applicable to asset accounting, building, and propertyand experience in the supervision of building works, contractormanagement, and contract preparation/administration.

You will haveexperience leading a professional team and exceptional written andverbal communication skills to be able to lead, guide and influencedecisions along with experience solving complex problems applyingresearch, analysis and evaluation of information.

Experienceresearching, developing, and implementing guidelines and proceduresrelevant to Council’s operations and maintaining qualityassurance processes to ensure compliance with relevant legislation,policy and procedure will be evident as will your advancedproficiency in the application of the Microsoft Suite of productsand excel in particular.

For someonewho is keen for a new challenge and perhaps a lifestyle change totropical North Queensland, this is a genuine opportunity toleverage and broaden your experience leading a team with thelargest regional Council in QLD.

Applications should besubmitted through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter(maximum 2 pages), Resume outlining previous academic and workexperience and must include attachments of the relevantqualifications and licenses, relating to the role. 

For furtherinformation review the PositionDescription. 

Closing Date: 11.45pm, Sunday 28 January 2024

What WeOffer

• 17.5% annual leave loading 
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
• 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Domestic and Family Violence Leave
• Natural Disaster Leave
• Long Service Leave available pro rata after seven years
• Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
• Salary Sacrifice opportunities
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
• Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Active Family Social Club
• Flexible working arrangements

We arecommitted to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diversestyles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued,encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds(including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities,people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, peoplewith disability, and veterans) are encouraged toapply!

If youneed any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or ifyou would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, pleasecontact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au fora confidential discussion.

Attachments:
- N01041_Team Leader Facilities Management_Updated_12Jan2024_PD.pdf