- Full time
- La Trobe Bundoora campus Location
- HEO9: $137,990 + 17% Superannuation
- Continuing position
About the position
The Manager, Operations (Facilities) manages the delivery of facilities maintenance and operations across the University. This role leads and has a strong technical and compliance understanding of ‘Hard FM’ elements e.g. electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, fire with our services partners, management of planned preventative maintenance program and ownership of the live asset register. They manage a multi-functional team of staff and partnership organisations in service delivery across all locations with a strong focus on delivery methodologies and client outcomes.
The Manager, Operations (Facilities) works closely with the Manager, Operations (Services), who leads the ‘Soft FM’ elements, and reports to the Deputy Director, Operations (Facilities and Services).
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have
- A degree, extensive management expertise and supporting experience, or postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
- Proven record of developing innovative solutions and practical implementations for strategic change.
- Strong interpersonal skills including ability to negotiate, motivate, influence and build relationships.
- Demonstrated experience managing and controlling budgets/resources/funding and an understanding of financial management procedures.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below:
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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: By 11:59pm Sunday 1st June 2025
Position Enquiries: Sam Wishart s.wishart@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Recruitment@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
PD HEO9 - Manager Operations Facilities.pdf
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; and
- A separate document addressing the key selection criteria outlined in the Position Desciption
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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.
