Lead - Facilities
Lead - Facilities
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Job Description
- Maximum term opportunity for 3 months
- Full time hours
- Work for the worlds largest humanitarian organisation
About us
Australian Red Cross is part of the worlds largest humanitarian organisation. Our aim is to improve the lives of the most vulnerable people in Australia and across our region.
About the role
The Lead - Facilities supports the organisation to manage all property related repairs and maintenance carried out by the contracted third party facilities management organisation and other contractors external to this arrangement. This role will be pivotal in reviewing work requests to assess the scope of work pricing and compliance to WHS requirements. This is critical in maintaining property budgets and where practical reduce spend in order to meet the organisations operational strategy.
What you will bring
- Demonstrated experience in facilities management across both leasehold and freehold properties
- Working knowledge of Building Codes Australian Standards and Regulatory requirements
- High level of professional experience expertise and competence in property moves fit outs and refurbishments.
- High level of communication negotiation and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build rapport and establish positive and constructive relationships with a diverse cross section of stakeholders.
- Problem-solving skills with proven ability to identify issues exercise initiative and judgement to suggest appropriate courses of action for achieving goals in complex project settings.
- Knowledge of charges associated with the delivery of trades to effectively assess quotes for work. This includes being familiar with the Rawlinsons Australian Construction Handbook.
- Ability to work within a continuous improvement framework and enhance systems and procedures to strengthen organisational capability.
- Ability to regularly travel nationally as required to support the delivery of key property moves
An Australian drivers licence is a mandatory requirement of this role.
Benefits that act for you while you act for humanity
Financial wellbeing:In addition to your salary you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15900 for living expenses (such as rent groceries utility bills); up to $2650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.
Health & Wellbeing:You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition sleep resilience and mindfulness. And access guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.
Work/Life Flexibility:You can access a paid Me day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options.
Career development:Access to ongoing learning training and development courses.
Further information
This role is covered by the Social Community Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 5. Competitive salary superannuation access to salary packaging.
For additional enquiries please contact Warren Smith at emailprotected for a confidential discussion.
Applications close: Thursday 10th July 2025.
While we appreciate all interest in our organisation we wont engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion
Thank you for considering a career at Red Cross. We also have great opportunities to volunteer. Click here to find out more.
Job Ref#12599
Other details
- Job familyFinance & Accounting
- Job functionIndividual Contributor
- Pay typeSalary
Employment Type
Full-Time
