Building & Facilities Lead

Lead a dynamic team of 2 direct reportsInfluential role within City Assets5-year contract, Level MOA7 ($117,967- $125,123) + 11.5% super About UsLocated on the fringe of the Adelaide Parklands, the City of Unley is a vibrant and dynamic council that is proud of its rich cultural heritage. Providing a range of valued and diverse services to its residents, businesses and wider community, the City of Unley is committed to enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life for its community.Council is renowned for being a Local Government leader in environmental sustainability and innovation. This, together within our dedication to economic growth, hosting community events, supporting the arts and community services, makes the City of Unley and enviable employer of choice.It is an exciting time indeed to be joining Team Unley! Council is currently developing its Community Plan ‘Towards 2050: City Vision’ which will enable it to be a connected, progressive and resilient City. This is a significant strategic journey for Council that will enable Unley to be a place where our people and environment are thriving, opportunities and excitement abound, and our sense of community is stronger than ever.About the OpportunityThe 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 importance of enabling our organisation’s talent to thrive and provide innovative and outstanding services to our community.  With that in mind, 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 balancecompetitive 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 bring to this position.Applications close:  COB 5th November 2024Pre-employment requirements: The position is subject to satisfactorily meeting the employment requirements for:General Employment Probity CheckEveryone 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.Position Description - Buildings & Facilities Lead AUD Unley 5061

Building & Facilities Lead

  • Lead a dynamic team of 2 direct reports
  • Influential role within City Assets
  • 5-year contract, Level MOA7 ($117,967- $125,123) + 11.5% super

 About Us

Located on the fringe of the Adelaide Parklands, the City of Unley is a vibrant and dynamic council that is proud of its rich cultural heritage. Providing a range of valued and diverse services to its residents, businesses and wider community, the City of Unley is committed to enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life for its community.

Council is renowned for being a Local Government leader in environmental sustainability and innovation. This, together within our dedication to economic growth, hosting community events, supporting the arts and community services, makes the City of Unley and enviable employer of choice.

It is an exciting time indeed to be joining Team Unley! Council is currently developing its Community Plan ‘Towards 2050: City Vision’ which will enable it to be a connected, progressive and resilient City. This is a significant strategic journey for Council that will enable Unley to be a place where our people and environment are thriving, opportunities and excitement abound, and our sense of community is stronger than ever.

About the Opportunity

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 importance of enabling our organisation’s talent to thrive and provide innovative and outstanding services to our community.  With that in mind, 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 bring to this position.

Applications close:  COB 5th November 2024

Pre-employment requirements:

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

  • General Employment Probity Check

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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