Facilities Manager

• Full time long service leave cover until 31 December 2024 with possible extension for an experienced Facilities Manager at the Broken Hill Rural Clinical School
• Overseeing daily maintenance of department facilities whilst providing technical support and maintenance coordination
• Base Salary $83,384 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Broken Hill Rural Clinical School, (also known as the Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health ) UDRH is funded under the Commonwealth Department of Health to deliver the objectives of the Rural Multidisciplinary Training Program. The UDRH works in collaboration with local health services and training organisations to support career pathways in rural medicine, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry, and allied health programs.

If you are looking for a rewarding experience in Broken Hill, an exciting opportunity exists for a Facilities Manager to provide maintenance support for the multiple facilities including administration and student accommodation. This role requires regular visits with overnight stays to our remote sites. There will be an on-call allowance for management requirements outside of core hours. (subject to relevant approval).

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• develop and undertake a schedule of regular maintenance on all facilities owned or used by the department for education, administration, staff, and student use
• ensure student and staff accommodation facilities are maintained with appropriate equipment and supplies for general operation of the facilities, including gardens and yard areas
• communicates with student placement staff regarding student accommodation requirements
• coordinates under the direction of the School Manager, the cleaning of department administration, education, and accommodation facilities
• participate in student placement orientation, including town tours
• monitor and follow up any Work Health and Safety matters as directed by the School Manager or BH UDRH WHS Management Group
• ensure all accommodation facilities are suitably equipped for student accommodation use
• oversee, under the direction of the School Manager, rental properties and be first point of contact for any issues regarding property management.

About you

• substantial experience with facility and property management
• experienced in facility security
• demonstrated teamwork while completing tasks to meet deadlines
• demonstrated experience with tertiary students and related accommodation requirements
• substantial experience in negotiation and conflict resolution
• substantial experience with communications to external contractors
• substantial experience in work health and safety matters

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

As this position is located on an NSW Health site, it is a regulatory requirement to complete compulsory employment checks prior to starting in this position. For more information and instructions, please visit:NSW Health employment requirements

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People , women , people living with a disability , people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds , and those who identify as LGBTIQ . We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

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Sunday 31 March 2024 11:59 PM