At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead campus facilities operations and manage a high-performing team.
- Company: Join Australian Catholic University, a supportive and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits: Enjoy 17% superannuation, flexible work options, and generous leave provisions.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for professional growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on campus safety and efficiency while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in facilities management and strong leadership abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 138111 - 154409 $ per year.
Opportunity to manage campus facility operations, operational workflows, contractor performance and stakeholder engagement.
Lead a supportive, high performing team delivering safe and efficient facilities management services.
ACU offers 17% superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions.
Full time, permanent opportunity working at North Sydney campus.
About the role:
Operating within Facilities Management (North Sydney), the Campus Facilities Manager provides leadership of campus facilities operations through effective management of people, budgets, operational workflows, contractor services and stakeholder relationships. The Campus Facilities Manager will lead the Facilities Services Officers and Administrators, develop staff capability, deliver high quality efficient services, manage contractor performance, drive continuous improvement and ensure resources are aligned with operational standards, compliance practices, customer service outcomes and the university's operational priorities.
The position oversees day to day campus operations including planning, scheduling and coordination of property related services, maintenance activities and projects, regular inspections, built environment assessments and operating systems including building management systems, and coordinates appropriate rectification to support campus safety, compliance and business continuity.
Other responsibilities include contributing to the standardisation and continuous improvement of facilities management practices and supporting the effective deployment of resources across the campus in response to changing operational requirements. The role also builds and maintains productive relationships with university staff, internal and external stakeholders, contractors and service providers.
The Campus Facilities Manager will need to be contactable outside normal working hours in the event of an emergency or situation of immediate risk to students, staff or university property. If attendance on campus or remote management of an incident is required outside of working hours overtime provisions may apply in accordance with the ACU Enterprise Agreement.
What we offer:
The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement. Total remuneration valued to $138,111 - $154,409 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $116,706 - $130,478 (pro rata) pa (HEW 8), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff. Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date. As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging.
Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements. Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights.
Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process.
About ACU:
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is a publicly funded university whose teaching, research and service is shaped by the vision of flourishing lives, thriving communities, and a more ethical future for our world. ACU has more than 2,500 staff and 34,000 students across eight campuses: Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome. ACU draws on the Catholic intellectual tradition which values human reason and welcomes everyone regardless of their faith, cultural tradition or circumstances. ACU invites all staff - both academic and professional - to embrace, and to support in ways meaningful to them, its mission to respect the dignity of every human person, to seek knowledge and to advance the common good.
Campus Facilities Manager – North Sydney employer: Australian Catholic University
Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and fosters professional growth. Located in Blacktown, NSW, ACU provides generous benefits such as 17% employer superannuation, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for academic leadership in a university renowned for its research excellence. Join a community of motivated colleagues dedicated to shaping the future of nursing education and making a meaningful impact on students' lives.
Contact Details:
Australian Catholic University Recruitment Team
