Precinct Facilities Manager - Newcastle, Australia - University of Newcastle

University of Newcastle

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Newcastle, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Job no:
C4X9Y

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Category: Professional, HEW

Full Time, permanent role, based at the Callaghan Campus
Higher Education Worker Level
Interface between IFS and precinct stakeholders and the wider precinct community

About our University
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence.

Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe.

Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

About the Unit
The Infrastructure and Facilities Services (IFS) portfolio is part of the Resources Division, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. IFS delivers strategic campus and asset planning, development of new infrastructure and the maintenance of existing facilities. In addition, IFS provides a comprehensive range of campus services including security and property services.

IFS aims to develop and operate campuses and services that support education, research and community engagement in accordance with the priorities of the Look Ahead Strategic Plan and the supporting Estate Strategy.

In doing so, IFS aims to support a vibrant student experience and positive staff culture.

Be challenged and imagine with us

In this role you will:

Coordinate and manage teams consisting of internal and external stakeholders and service providers to ensure the successful delivery of facilities services within a precinct.
Establish performance outcomes and measures for key goals and define monitoring, reporting and communication requirements as well as providing day

- to-day management of internal staff.

Provide a local professional customer service interface, building stakeholder relationships to gain an understanding of stakeholder needs. Assist in achieving those needs, whilst managing their expectations.
Negotiate firmly and tactically in sensitive or contentious situations to resolve differences and achieve outcomes.
Manage budgets, cost plans and expenditure in accordance with approved budgets to deliver demonstrated valueformoney outcomes for the University.

This continuing position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land).

How will you inspire us?
You will have a natural flair for collaboration, with the ability to influence stakeholders both internally and externally. You thrive on building genuine lasting relationships and have strong negotiation skills.

The successful person will also possess excellent verbal and written communications skills and have the ability to provide timely and well-informed strategic advice on matters across all aspects of planning.

You will have strong expertise in property management or managing a facility and the proven ability to anticipate and mitigate risks, ensuring operational excellence

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.

What we offer
The remuneration for this position is from $102,667 +17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.

For information on our employee benefits (such as flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging) please visit here.

Your next steps

Your resume
A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed in the position description.

Please upload your Cover Letter and
response to the requested Criteria as one
PDF document.

Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 5 pages (approximately 2,500 words).

For the full list of the selection criteria and role responsibilities, please download the Position Description (available in the Related Documents section below).

Closing date:
Thursday 16 March 2023 at 11.59pm AEDT
**We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you