Ref 162/24 Facilities Management Officer, Infrastructure and Commercial Division

• Full-Time, Ongoing Position | Westerns Hawkesbury Campus
• Remuneration: $107,358 to $115,073 p.a. | Includes 17% Superannuation
• Professional Development | Salary Packaging

• Full-Time, Ongoing Position
• Westerns Hawkesbury Campus
• Working at WSU means you’ll be part of an organisation that’s ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide!
• Unlock your potential with WSU: Benefit from flexible work arrangements, salary packaging, 35-hour work week, development opportunities and more! 

Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging career in a dynamic and diverse environment? Do you want to join a team of passionate and dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence and innovation? If so, Western Sydney University wants you!

About Western
Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led institution committed to excellence in education, research, and community impact. We are proud to be ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and hold the top position in the Times Higher Education Impact rankings, with 85% of its research being at or above world standard. At Western Sydney University, we recognise that unlocking your true potential is the key to your success, just as we do for our students. Our core values - Boldness, Fairness, Integrity, and Excellence – serve as guiding principles for our organisational culture and influence the work we do. With a team of 3,000 dedicated staff members, we foster a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture deeply rooted in research and dedicated to student-centred excellence. Its the perfect environment for you to thrive professionally. If you are a dedicated and forward-thinking academic seeking a career that can make a meaningful difference, we invite you to discover the abundant opportunities, innovation, and impact that await you at Western Sydney University.

About the Team
Infrastructure and Commercial facilitates a strategic approach to planning, development and ongoing maintenance of the University’s built infrastructure, properties and commercial activities.  Working in partnership with all areas of the University community, the directorate ensures the strategic development and maintenance of the network of campuses and property estate to support the University’s learning, teaching and research activities and preserves and enhances the unique aesthetics of the campuses.  The directorate manages the sustainability agenda in line with the University’s vision and maintains a safe and healthy environment for those that use our campuses.

About the Role
The Infrastructure and Commercial Division is seeking an experienced professional to fill the role of Facilities Management Officer.

The Facilities Management Officer is part of the team that delivers technical expertise and services to the University’s core campuses. This involves the oversight of third party managed facilities such as the University’s CBD Campuses, whilst working collaboratively with Campus Coordinators and Technical Managers. This role includes the delivery of minor building and refurbishment works, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams of contractors including maintenance, cleaning and grounds service providers and quality assurance inspections.

The Facilities Management Officer will also move between various campuses to cover any leave or absenteeism to ensure campus operations are maintained and the student and teaching experiences remain positive.

This is a full-time, ongoing position based at Westerns Hawkesbury Campus, although travel to other campuses of the University may be required.

Please review the position description for further information. 

About you
The successful candidate will:

• Possesses tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or substantial industry experience, ideally in a large, complex work setting.
• Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of state and federal infrastructure legislation.
• Show proficiency in project management and documentation practices, including technical drawing interpretation and specification preparation.
• Exhibit strong analytical, numeracy, and problem-solving skills, adept at managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Display excellent oral and written communication skills, along with effective interpersonal abilities, particularly in a facilities management context.
• Demonstrates advanced computer literacy, proficient in various PC-based applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, project management software, and AutoCAD.

Culture
Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness. We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibilities as a University. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally. If you share our passion for creating a more equitable and inclusive world, and if you are ready to contribute to meaningful change, join us in our mission to promote equity, inclusiveness, and wellbeing.

What We Offer in Return
At Western Sydney University, we deeply value our staff and recognise their invaluable contributions that drive our mission and uphold our values. In return for your dedication, we offer:

• 35 hour work week
• Flex leave for Professional staff
• 17% super contributions
• Salary Packaging options

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Apply now ensuring you carefully address each of the selection criteria in your application. Don't miss this chance to work at Western Sydney University, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference! 

Remuneration Package:  HEW Level 6 $107,358 to $115,073 p.a. (comprising Salary of $90,719 to $97,238 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries:Please direct specific enquiries regarding the role to Aswant Prasad via email on [email protected] .

Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at [email protected]

Closing Date: 8:30pm, Friday 12th April 2024.

Working Rights: Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For an ongoing/continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident and provide evidence at time of application.

Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.

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