Lead, Specialised Facilities Ops & Safety (24/7)

Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources; Ku-ring-gai; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources – Lindfield NSW is seeking an experienced facilities management professional to lead operations across specialist scientific and technical facilities. You will oversee maintenance programs, contractor performance, asset lifecycle planning and safety compliance while providing expert advice to stakeholders.

The role involves supervising facilities staff, coordinating 24/7 on-call coverage, and delivering minor works and improvement projects

Qualifications

• Essential: Current Australian Driver Licence.
• Essential: Ability to regularly attend operational sites and undertake site inspections.
• Desirable: Qualifications in facilities management, engineering, building services, construction, property or related discipline.
• Desirable: Experience working within laboratory, research, technical or highly serviced facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day facilities management activities across allocated facilities.
• Manage and participate in a 24/7 on-call roster to support site operations.
• Manage facilities maintenance programs and contractor performance.
• Monitor asset condition and contribute to lifecycle planning and renewal activities.
• Lead the planning and delivery of minor works and facilities improvement projects.
• Develop and monitor maintenance budgets, forecasts and expenditure.
• Manage operational risks and support business continuity activities.
• Ensure compliance with WHS, environmental and security requirements.
• Coordinate statutory inspections and essential services maintenance.
• Build productive relationships with facility users and service providers.
• Provide facilities management advice and support across the portfolio.
• Supervise and develop Facilities Officers and other staff.

Skills

Facilities operations

Contractor management

Budget management

WHS and safety

Stakeholder engagement

Staff leadership

Problem solving

Operational planning

HVAC knowledge

Building management systems

Education

Facilities management qualification

Engineering/building services background

Tools

FM software

Job description

Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources – Lindfield NSW is seeking an experienced facilities management professional to lead operations across specialist scientific and technical facilities. You will oversee maintenance programs, contractor performance, asset lifecycle planning and safety compliance while providing expert advice to stakeholders.

The role involves supervising facilities staff, coordinating 24/7 on-call coverage, and delivering minor works and improvement projects