Facilities Manager

National Archives is looking for a capable Facilities Manager to join our Property and Physical Security section.

The role is to assist the Assistant Director Facilities Manager Northern in managing the delivery of the NSW office. This includes activities such as the delivery of repairs and maintenance programs, management of assets (includes purchasing, disposal, stocktaking) and supervisor staff.

Under limited direction the main duties of the role are to assist and support the Assistant Director Facilities Management Northern in managing the delivery of facilities services to the NSW Office and other states such as QLD, NT or WA if required. This includes the following tasks:

·      Monitor the delivery and performance of the building maintenance service contracts facilitated by the landlord

·      Monitor the delivery of repairs and maintenance programs, including the building management control system to maintain environmental conditions; and attendance to urgent minor maintenance issues when requested.

·      Coordinate the replacement, planning, purchasing, disposal, stocktaking and maintenance of National Archives owned physical assets, including the security of these assets.

·      Coordinate associated corporate services (fleet management, stationery and mail room etc.)

·      Work closely with staff of other sections of the National Archives and liaise with suppliers, contractors and building owners.

·      Monitor the building emergency and control systems to ensure appropriate security, health and safety for staff, visitors and the building. This includes out of hours monitoring, attendance to site and callout duties.

·      Coordinate the delivery of facilities projects and services with both internal and external stakeholders, within budget, tight time frames including maintenance and infrastructure contracts and projects.

·      Supervise, mentor, and assist with the development of staff. 

Applicants must be Australian citizens and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting 1 clearance level.

The successfully applicant must be able to attend the site during emergencies outside core business hours.