Team Leader Building Facilities in Douglas

Douglas Shire Council is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to shape thefuture of its newly reformed Building Facilities function.

This is arare opportunity to lead meaningful organisational change while deliveringmaintenance, capital works and facilities services across a diverse localgovernment building and facilities portfolio.

You'll havethe opportunity to influence how facilities are managed, improve servicedelivery, build a capable and collaborative team and leave a lasting legacy forthe organisation and community - all while living and working in one of Australia's most spectacular tropical regions.

About the Role

As Team Leader Building Facilities, you will provide operational leadership across Council's building facilities portfolio, leading a dedicated team andoverseeing maintenance, contractor management and capital works delivery.

Workingclosely with internal stakeholders, you will also drive operational planning, continuous improvement and the implementation of contemporary facilitiesmanagement practices to enhance service delivery and support Council'sstrategic objectives.

• Position Objectives
• Provide operational leadership of Council's Building Facilitiesfunction, ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of maintenance, contractor management, capital works and facilities services across a diversebuilding portfolio.
• Lead and develop the Building Facilities team, fostering accountability, collaboration and a strong customer service focus while effectively managingresources, budgets and contractor performance.
• Drive continuous improvement through effective operational planning, governance, risk management and the implementation of contemporary facilitiesmanagement practices, systems and processes.
• Support the ongoing development of the Building Facilities function bystrengthening operational capability, improving service delivery andcontributing to Council's long-term asset management objectives

Full position details, including required qualifications and key responsibilities and duties for the role are outlined in the attached position description.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have

• General Safety Induction (Construction Industry) – White Card.
• Current Queensland C Class Driver's Licence.
• Demonstrated experience leadingoperational teams, contractors and service delivery activities across multiplesites or assets.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitiesmanagement, building maintenance operations, infrastructure coordination or asimilar operational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise, allocate and monitor operational workloads, maintenance programsand service delivery activities within a dynamic operational environment.
• Experience coordinating contractors, procurement activities, maintenance programs and operational service deliveryoutcomes.
• Well-developed knowledge of facilitiesmaintenance practices, contractor management, operational compliancerequirements and workplace health and safety obligations.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret andapply relevant legislation, Australian Standards, Council policies, proceduresand operational frameworks relevant to facilities management and maintenanceactivities.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to resolveoperational issues and support service delivery outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to monitoroperational expenditure, contractor performance, purchase orders and invoicingprocesses within delegated authority.
• Strong organisational and timemanagement skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and achieveoperational deadlines.
• Experience using Microsoft Officeapplications and corporate systems for reporting, work management, procurementand operational coordination activities.
• Strong leadership, communication andinterpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively engage with staff, contractors, stakeholders and service providers.
• Demonstrated commitment to customerservice, continuous improvement and maintaining high standards of operationalperformance and compliance.
• What we can offer you
• A competitive remuneration salary with 12% superannuation.
• Up to 5 weeks annual leave per annum with 17.5% leave loading.
• Up to 3 weeks personal leave per annum.
• Nominal 72.50hours, nine (9) day fortnight roster.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Active social club.
• Pre-Employment Assessment

Following the selection of the preferred candidate, Council will require a number of further checks including reference checks, police history / criminal history checks, medical assessment and drug and alcohol test.

To apply you must be a Permanent resident of Australia, Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen or hold the appropriate visa to work in Australia.

Privacy Information

Douglas Shire Council is collecting your personal information in accordance with the Information Privacy Act for the purpose of assessing your skills and experience against the position requirements.

The information you provide in your application will only be used by authorised Council Officers, including People and Culture and the relevant selection panel members.

Your information will not be given to any other person or agency unless you have given us permission, or we are required by law.