Liverpool City Council has an exciting opportunity for a manager who is a highly skilled and motivated professional committed to business excellence and innovation in facilities management.

About the Opportunity:

You will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, guidance and support to the Facilities Management team to achieve best practice management and operation of all Council’s facilities including properties, buildings, grounds and associated infrastructure assets to ensure ongoing provision of satisfactory levels of service to all occupiers and end users. This is a high profile, challenging and rewarding position leading a passionate and driven team.

What you will bring to the role:

To be successful you will need to demonstrate advanced skills and experience relevant to this role, and in particular, how you meet the following key criteria:

• Relevant degree in Engineering, Building Construction, Architecture, Project Management or a related field combined with extensive practical experience in the management of facilities and associated infrastructure, preferably within a public sector environment.
• Highly developed interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, including the capability to negotiate and resolve issues and organisational capability development plans with people at all levels, as well as being able to to effectively persuade and influence at a strategic and operational level.
• Extensive experience in operating with high levels of autonomy and reliable leadership to plan and implement cost-effective and quality facility services across the entire portfolio of Council buildings including maintenance, operational management, cleaning, security, fire safety, environmental performance, waste removal, car parking, utilities management and signage.

Council offers competitive benefits, flexible working conditions for a healthy work/life balance, and supports the health and wellbeing of staff through attractive subsidies.

Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience and competencies of the successful applicant. This position also comes with a leaseback vehicle or Vehicle Allowance.

For further information about the position please contact Raj Autar, Director City Infrastructure and Environment on 8711 7418.

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and their response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

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Applications close: 2 July 2021

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential. 

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For Temporary positions, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia.