Facilities Coordinator - Sydney
About IRT
Founded in 1969, IRT’s mission was to provide better options in housing and care for older people. Now 50 years later, our purpose remains the same.
We improve the lives of more than 9100 people every day in NSW, the ACT and Qld. We’re one of Australia’s largest community-owned providers of independent living, aged care and home care. We’re proud to have more than 40 communities and home care service hubs in NSW, the ACT and Qld.
IRT is an equal opportunity employer. We find excellence in diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud of our culture and employ people across a diverse range of occupations, backgrounds and skills, who are passionate and committed to creating a better world for all older Australians.
About the Role
Reporting to the Property Maintenance Manager you will lead the Facilities Management Operations team across our Sydney properties. The successful applicant will work to ensure high quality execution of the site’s facilities management plans while meeting general facility care and maintenance requirements. This role will be across our Sydney sites with the expectation of travel between each site.
You will lead and manage the onsite maintenance employees across your portfolio from various trade backgrounds to deliver all required work in line with the agreed time frames and service level agreements (SLAs). As the successful candidate you will ensure all preventative maintenance programs are up to date and executed as per the plan. You will supervise contractors and other maintenance providers while you conduct and document regular routine site visits and inspections.
To Be Successful You Will Have
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or extensive experience in facilities coordination
- Demonstrated experience leading a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to execute plans/projects within agreed timeframes and SLAs
- Demonstrated experience managing budgets and exercising financial control
- Strong negotiation and communication skills (written & verbal)
- The ability to work in high volume environment whilst managing multiple priorities with conflicting deadlines
- C-Class Drivers Licence
- Experience in an Aged Care Environment would be an advantage
Benefits for You
- Competitive pay and more cash in your pocket (less tax) with not-for-profit salary packaging
- Flexible working conditions
- Birthday leave - relax and take a day off on us!
- Professional and career development opportunities
- Multiple career pathways
- Discounted gym memberships
- Free counselling via Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and staff wellness program
How to Apply
If you feel this is the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you! Simply click the “Apply now” button, fill in your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll be in touch to discuss your application. Or alternatively, please contact IRT Recruitment.
All successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including reference checks, pre-employment functional assessment and a National Criminal History Check.