Building & Facilities Lead

5-year contractLevel MOA7 ($117,967- $125,123) + 12% super Lead a dynamic team to manage all of Councils Buildings and PropertiesAbout usThe City of Unley is a vibrant and dynamic local council that provides a range of valued and diverse services to the surrounding community. Based on the city fringe, less than 4 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD, the Council engages with their community across local business initiatives, community events, arts, environmental sustainability, community services and volunteering programs. We are passionate leaders in many fields and believe that what we do makes a positive difference to our community. We are committed to creating a dynamic City that embraces new ideas, prioritises sustainability, and enhances quality of life. With the newly endorsed Community Plan responding to climate change, we will support a growing population and enhance the wellbeing and prosperity of our community.About the roleThe Buildings & Facilities Lead is entrusted with leading a dedicated and motivated team within the City Assets Department who are responsible for delivering on Council’s obligations regarding the management, maintenance and development of its key buildings. In 2024, Council adopted its newest Buildings Assets Management Plan. The Plan encapsulates the City’s strategies in providing accommodation for its civic, administrative and operational functions as well as community services such as sporting and recreational activities, libraries, community centres, public amenities and works depot. Some of the key responsibilities expected of you will be to:Deliver Council’s annual capital and renewal works programs.Ensure the effective management of all Council’s building services contracts. Liaise with community groups, sporting clubs and other Council stakeholders to ensure our buildings and facilities are fit-for-purpose.Deliver Council’s property requirements relating to its leased buildings and facilities.  You will have a leadership style which is naturally empowering, collaborative, supportive, encouraging and focused on driving a positive team culture. This will enable you to provide the necessary and required advice, support and assistance to an engaged Buildings and Property Team.This is a unique opportunity to shape and transform the way in which Council delivers its building services and how our community utilises one of Council’s most important assets.About youTo succeed in this role, you will have:Leadership Skills – Experience in leading cultural change and providing motivational leadership with sound technical support to enhance and build team capabilities.  Project Management Skills – Experience in managing a wide range of building projects and a proven track record of delivering on expected outcomes.Contract & Contractor Management Skills – Extensive experience in contract and contractor management to ensure effective and efficient delivery of building services.Stakeholder Engagement – Experience in effective identification of and engagement with internal and external stakeholders and clients. The Unley Employee ExperienceWe recognise, the need to create an employee that enables the organisation’s talent to thrive and provide innovative and outstanding services to our community.  We provide a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment that encourages professional development.  Some of our outstanding conditions of employment and benefits are designed to attract and retain the best people. As a member of our team, you will benefit from:supportive, flexible work environment with work / life balance competitive salary and conditionsongoing support for your development and further educationcomplimentary access to Journey Insurance and Income Protection Fundholistic health and wellbeing programsMore informationAll enquiries and applications will remain private and confidential. Position specific enquires can be directed to Aaron Wood, Manager City Assets at awood@unley.sa.gov.au or 0412 684 114.Applications should include a Cover Letter and Resume expressing the skills, experience, and qualities you can bring to this position.Applications close: COB  18 May 2026Pre-employment requirementsThe position is subject to satisfactorily meeting the following employment requirements:General Employment Probity CheckPre-employment medical including Drug and Alcohol screeningEveryone Belongs at UnleyAs part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, this role is open to candidates seeking workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds including people living with a disability and First Nations People to apply.We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier free recruitment process and a supportive workplace. Please refer to the Manager’s contact details above for any support you need along the way. Position Description AUD Unley 5061

Building & Facilities Lead

  • 5-year contract
  • Level MOA7 ($117,967- $125,123) + 12% super
  • Lead a dynamic team to manage all of Councils Buildings and Properties

About us

The City of Unley is a vibrant and dynamic local council that provides a range of valued and diverse services to the surrounding community. Based on the city fringe, less than 4 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD, the Council engages with their community across local business initiatives, community events, arts, environmental sustainability, community services and volunteering programs.

We are passionate leaders in many fields and believe that what we do makes a positive difference to our community.

We are committed to creating a dynamic City that embraces new ideas, prioritises sustainability, and enhances quality of life. With the newly endorsed Community Plan responding to climate change, we will support a growing population and enhance the wellbeing and prosperity of our community.

About the role

The Buildings & Facilities Lead is entrusted with leading a dedicated and motivated team within the City Assets Department who are responsible for delivering on Council’s obligations regarding the management, maintenance and development of its key buildings.

In 2024, Council adopted its newest Buildings Assets Management Plan. The Plan encapsulates the City’s strategies in providing accommodation for its civic, administrative and operational functions as well as community services such as sporting and recreational activities, libraries, community centres, public amenities and works depot.

Some of the key responsibilities expected of you will be to:

  • Deliver Council’s annual capital and renewal works programs.
  • Ensure the effective management of all Council’s building services contracts.
  • Liaise with community groups, sporting clubs and other Council stakeholders to ensure our buildings and facilities are fit-for-purpose.
  • Deliver Council’s property requirements relating to its leased buildings and facilities. 

You will have a leadership style which is naturally empowering, collaborative, supportive, encouraging and focused on driving a positive team culture. This will enable you to provide the necessary and required advice, support and assistance to an engaged Buildings and Property Team.

This is a unique opportunity to shape and transform the way in which Council delivers its building services and how our community utilises one of Council’s most important assets.

About you

To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • Leadership Skills – Experience in leading cultural change and providing motivational leadership with sound technical support to enhance and build team capabilities. 
  • Project Management Skills – Experience in managing a wide range of building projects and a proven track record of delivering on expected outcomes.
  • Contract & Contractor Management Skills – Extensive experience in contract and contractor management to ensure effective and efficient delivery of building services.
  • Stakeholder Engagement – Experience in effective identification of and engagement with internal and external stakeholders and clients.

The Unley Employee Experience

We recognise, the need to create an employee that enables the organisation’s talent to thrive and provide innovative and outstanding services to our community.  We provide a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment that encourages professional development.  Some of our outstanding conditions of employment and benefits are designed to attract and retain the best people. As a member of our team, you will benefit from:

  • supportive, flexible work environment with work / life balance
  • competitive salary and conditions
  • ongoing support for your development and further education
  • complimentary access to Journey Insurance and Income Protection Fund
  • holistic health and wellbeing programs

More information

All enquiries and applications will remain private and confidential. Position specific enquires can be directed to Aaron Wood, Manager City Assets at awood@unley.sa.gov.au or 0412 684 114.

Applications should include a Cover Letter and Resume expressing the skills, experience, and qualities you can bring to this position.

Applications close: COB  18 May 2026

Pre-employment requirements

The position is subject to satisfactorily meeting the following employment requirements:

  • General Employment Probity Check
  • Pre-employment medical including Drug and Alcohol screening

Everyone Belongs at Unley

As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, this role is open to candidates seeking workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds including people living with a disability and First Nations People to apply.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier free recruitment process and a supportive workplace. Please refer to the Manager’s contact details above for any support you need along the way.

 

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