This pivotal position oversees the strategic delivery of facilities maintenance and operations services, including the management of buildings, grounds, and service desk operations, to support the University's goals.
The Deputy Director leads contracted partnerships that deliver various essential functions, such as security, traffic, parking, cleaning, waste, porterage, electrical, hydraulic, building fabric, lifts, fire and life safety, and mechanical plant functions.
Key Responsibilities:
The role involves strategic priorities, contracted partnerships, and team management to meet operational excellence, financial targets, safety standards, and customer satisfaction.
You will champion continuous improvement strategies, ensuring high-quality service delivery and proactive client issue management. Additionally, you will oversee a resource budget of $25 million annually, ensuring compliance with financial plans and procedures, and procure and manage operations-related services to align with the University's client-focused approach.
Essential Criteria:
We seek a candidate with extensive leadership experience in the Australian University sector (or equivalent industry experience) with specialised knowledge of facilities management. Strong communication skills, the ability to lead, motivate, and resolve conflicts, and a proven ability to deliver high-level customer service and lead a client-focused team are essential.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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Benefits:
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: Tuesday 23 July By 11:55pm
Position Enquiries: Sam Wishart, Director - Facilities, Assets and Services, E. s.wishart@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Senior Recruitment Business Partner Melissa Magaton, E. M.magaton@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
PD-Deputy Director Operations (Facilities and Services)-ESMC1 (5).docx
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter;
- An up to date resume
- A separate document addressing the essential criteria
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
