First Nations - Operations Facilities Specialist

Are you a talented and passionate individual from the First Nations community?   

We invite you to join WaterNSW and be part of a thriving, inclusive team that celebrates diversity and values unique perspectives.  

At WaterNSW, we communicate openly and honestly whilst maintaining respect for one another. We understand everyone is different, and this is what we value as part of our inclusive culture.  

We are currently recruiting for Operations Facilities Specialist and would love to hear from you!   

Acknowledgement of Country  
WaterNSW acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.  

Our perks and benefits:  

We believe that our employees should be as well taken care of as our rivers, dams, and pipelines, that’s why we offer a load of benefits.   

• Aboriginal Support Network   

• Flexible working   

• Work a 9-day fortnight at full pay on the Enterprise Agreement   

• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave   

• Yearly corporate wear allowance   

• Professional development and educational assistance   

• A supportive and inclusive work culture that embraces diversity, cultural understanding and values   

• An opportunity to work on country and be part of a team that is making a real difference in the NSW communities. (Visit our First Nations programs page for more information) https://www.waternsw.com.au/about-us/our-business/first-nations-programs   

Location: Parramatta (preferred) or Regional Hubs (Albury, Dubbo, Tamworth)
  
Salary: Starting from $131,851 base + super 
  
Tenure: Full-Time, Permanent
  

• A strong desire to contribute your skills and expertise to our business   

• Someone who is of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander decent / identifies as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted as such by the community in which they were born, has lived or currently lives   

• A commitment to promoting and preserving Aboriginal culture and value  

• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Property, Business Administration) or experience deemed equivalent

• Experience in all aspects of facilities, contract, project, commercial and financial management in both owned premises with a strategic business planning and process delivery focus

• Demonstrable experience in instructing valuers, surveyors and solicitors to protect and maintain organisational objectives

• Detailed understanding of relevant legislation, regulations and policies, and a proven track record in implementing them. Specifically: Just Terms Compensation, Conveyancing Act, Compulsory Acquisitions and Strata Titles Act

• Experience in the operation of computerised information management systems / asset management tools (e.g. GIS, EAMs) and a working knowledge of the relevant operations of the Land and Property Information Office

• Nice to Have: Relevant government property or water sector experience

Join us on our journey to build a more inclusive workplace and make a difference in the lives of our customers and communities.   

What you will work on: 

• Undertake negotiations that informs management decision-making and resolve issues that affect the operation and maintenance of properties and facilities managed by the Operations Portfolio, to meet business requirements

• Liaise and work with Corporate Property to establish and leverage commercial procurement arrangements, such as facilities panels aimed at supporting regional teams in managing and delivering facilities and grounds maintenance

• Work closely with the Operations Property Specialist, leveraging asset management plans for land, property and facilities to implement a maintenance plan and safety processes for cottages, work sites and offices managed by Operation

• Vendor management; Vendor Performance Assessment, Bidding, Quotation, Work Completion, ensure scheduling and projects run on time and in budget

• Managing & mitigating operational risk as it relates to built infrastructure and leading the development and implementation of plans for asset operations and facilities management