Ready to make a splash in your career? WaterNSW is seeking an experienced Operations Facilities Specialist (Full-Time, Permanent) to join our team.
This is an opportunity to work with an essential organisation creating a more sustainable future for the state.
This role offers the flexibility to work around life, your contribution will be valued, and you’ll be supported to build a rewarding career.
Location: Parramatta (preferred) or Regional Hubs (Albury, Dubbo, Tamworth)
Our perks and Benefits:
At WaterNSW, 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.
Flexible working
Work a 9-day fortnight at Full pay on the Enterprise agreement
Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
Fertility leave
Yearly corporate wear allowance
Professional development and educational assistance
Salary range starting from $131,851 base + super
And so much more!
What you’ll do:
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
What we are looking for:
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
How we will support you:
At WaterNSW, we balance flexibility – and the way we work – with the needs of the business, our teams, and us as individuals.
When it comes to working in an office, we work in a hybrid way. If you’re required to be in the field or on site, the benefits of flexibility can be achieved in other ways, such as through a condensed work week.
We are proud to be a WORK180 Endorsed Employer and are committed to providing equal opportunities for women. Visit our WORK180 page to access our benefits and career development opportunities.
More about our team / culture:
No matter how or where you work, safety is the number one priority. This means the physical and mental safety of you, your colleagues, and the public.
WaterNSW operates the state’s dams, capturing and storing water, and then supplying it ready for distribution – for the environment, agriculture, industry and the community. With 41 major dams and hundreds of waterways across the state, we play a vital role at the source of the state’s water, delivering two thirds of all water used in NSW.
We’re the people taking care of the state’s water at the source – capturing, storing, delivering. Find out more at waternsw.com.au
For more information, please reach out to: Jasmine Choong on jasmine.choong@waternsw.com.au.
Please note applications for this position will close on 22nd September 2024.
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