Total 267 scientific operations manager job vacancies in Maintenance / Repair category in Australia

Reporting to the HR Director, the Facilities Manager is instrumental in ensuring that Sodexo’s Corporate support centre operates seamlessly and optimally whilst enhancing the overall experience for our employees.  With free parking onsite, our corporate office is the hub for our operational support staff. Within our corporate facility that can accommodate up to 300 employees we also have an onsite café, command centre, stores, in-house induction facilities, wellness room and onsite gym.

This position encompasses a broad range of responsibilities including;  

• Managing a team of 5 direct reports who work across our onsite café, reception and office utilities areas
• Oversee reactive and preventative maintenance activities, including flexibility to respond to security incidents outside of office hours
• Manage budgets, contracts, and negotiations with vendors and contractors, ensuring strict compliance with Sodexo OH&S practices
• Implement and maintain effective facility management systems, policies, and procedures to streamline operations and enhance efficiency
• Coordinate and direct facility projects, including renovations and upgrades ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
• Organize major yearly events and monthly minor events, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture
• Facilitate Monthly Business Updates and online office bulletins, keeping employees informed about important employee offerings and office updates

About you

You will be a self starter who values safety, innovation and managing an optimal standard of corporate facility management.

To succeed in this position you will require;

• Proven experience in corporate facility management across varied soft and hard services
• A qualification in Facilities Management, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Team management experience, including training and managing team deliverables
• Strong knowledge of building systems, equipment, and maintenance practices, including strong legislative and compliance knowledge
• Exceptional communication skills to build relationships with external and internal key stakeholders
• Experience providing office services or improvements that enhance employee experience in the workplace

What’s Next

Please apply with an up to date resume. Screening may start immediately so we look forward to your application!

Why choose Sodexo?  

Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands here in Australia. Our employees, who personify Sodexo's unique values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit and Spirit of Progress, are our greatest asset through their commitment and dedication.  

We believe the more diverse we are, the stronger we are. No matter your background, we will do all we can to help you thrive. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive working environment for all our employees.    

At Sodexo, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all applicants regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion and beliefs and people with disabilities.  

Reporting directly to the General Manager, you will work closely with the heads of departments to ensure the smooth running process of the business operation. This role requires a combination of technical expertise, hotel knowledge, and effective communication to coordinate maintenance, repairs, and improvements within the hotel's shared facilities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintenance Oversight: Regularly inspect and assess the condition of the hotel's infrastructure to identify and address maintenance issues promptly. Coordinate routine maintenance tasks and prioritize repairs based on urgency and impact on guest experience, together with ensuring legal compliance, Inter React management and the Preventative Maintenance Program is adhered to.
• Vendor Management: Collaborate with external vendors, contractors, and service providers to ensure timely and high-quality maintenance services. Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers for cost-effective and reliable services.
• Assist Front Office, Night Audit, Maintenance and Housekeeping teams in the successful operation of their department with a key focus on:Customer service, customer relations, sales, correct room allocation, FO reports, innovative packages, yield management; ledger administration, staff costs, reporting, reservation systems.
• Managing staff schedules to ensure that there are enough employees on duty at all times to meet customer demand.
• Complete month-end reporting.
• Developing and implementing strategic plans for their division in order to meet company goals and increase revenue.
• Strive to implement the Accor Vision and demonstrate active use of Accor Values.

BlueScope is an Australian-born, global success story, spanning 18 countries, with a team of over 14,000 people. We’re driven by innovation and are proud that the technologies in our products and brands, like COLORBOND® steel, inspire and protect everything from hospitals and bridges to stadiums and homes.

The Opportunity

Come and discover the opportunity to join our Lysaght business in Victoria/Tasmania based at Lyndhurst as a Maintenance Manager. Made in Australia since 1921, Lysaght manufactures and markets steel building products that have helped shape the nation: from iconic corrugated roofing over Australian homes, to large commercial and industrial projects.

As a Maintenance Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our manufacturing equipment, machinery, and facilities. You will be responsible for managing the overall whole of life Asset maintenance including preventive maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting issues to minimise downtime and optimise production efficiency.

Working predominantly Monday to Friday, this role will require the flexibility to support the operations across the region along with additional work hours to ensure continuous production. You will lead a team of Maintenance Fitters, Electricians, Maintenance Specialist and external contractors. This position offers a 38-hour work week, ensuring a balanced and productive work environment.

As part of our diversity and inclusion journey, BlueScope is aiming to increase the representation of women in our Operations workforce across our businesses. We strongly encourage female applicants to apply for these positions.

What Will You Do?

While leading your team and having a direct impact on the delivery performance of BlueScope, you will be the point of contact for equipment and maintenance. Your responsibilities will include:

• Safety Culture Champion: Championing a safety culture of accountability by setting clear expectations, defining roles and responsibilities, and holding team members to high standards.
• Asset Planning and Execution: Develop and execute whole of life asset plans and strategies for all equipment across the region.
• Optimal Asset Management: Maintain and manage the assets to maximise availability and reliability and to meet statutory requirements in a cost-efficient manner.
• Timely Breakdown Resolution: Addressing and resolving machine breakdowns promptly and efficiently with a heightened sense of urgency.
• Timely Shutdown Management: Ensuring the well-planned and timely coordination of shutdowns for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
• CAPEX Planning: Develop CAPEX plans.         
• Continuous Improvement and Coaching Support: Continuous improvement initiatives to enhance maintenance strategies, alongside providing dedicated coaching and mentoring to direct reports and team members for comprehensive team development.

More About You

As a highly motivated individual, you’ll thrive in taking ownership of your work and making significant contributions to the larger team. You will have:

• demonstrated extensive experience in maintenance management in a manufacturing environment.
• in-depth knowledge and understanding of machinery, with a focus on mechanical and/or electrical equipment, preferably in manufacturing
• demonstrated expertise in the management of repair and maintenance of manufacturing equipment including machine rebuilds and improvements
• demonstrated expertise in maintenance management systems and computer skills
• proficiency in cost management to ensure optimal value for asset maintenance
• experience in dealing with vendors and suppliers
• good communication skills to facilitate effective collaboration within the team and with external stakeholders
• a commitment to your own safety and wellbeing and care for others.

What’s in it For You

• Competitive salary package, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Free secure parking onsite
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Onsite Physiotherapist and wellness program
• Positive culture and a supportive team to work with

If this sounds like the role for you, we would like to hear from you.

Come and discover us at bluescope.com/life-at-bluescope/careers.

Together we can make a world of difference.

Applications close Friday, 16 February 2024.

This is a great opportunity to build your career in the field of facilities management. As a key member of the facilities management team, you will foster key relationships with tenants, service providers, and clients whilst also making recommendations to improve the building’s overall performance, risk profiles, presentation, and condition.

This varied role will see you working closely with our Facilities Management team across different business segments, to learn the requirements of how to efficiently manage the day-to-day operations of key commercial / retail sites across Sydney CBD.

In addition, you will;

• Assist and oversee the maintenance and operation of building services
• Provide maintenance advice ensuring clients’ quality and safety targets are met
• Assist and ensure all planned preventative maintenance programmes are clearly documented, maintained, and completed on time.
• Assist and oversee project-based work including fit-outs and refurbishments
• Assist the team with the day-to-day administrative components and responsibilities, such as work orders, audit reports, budget management, client reporting, risk management, permits, reactive works as examples.

• Previous experience in a similar role with a trade background preferred
• Be a hands-on leader within the current Maintenance team
• Ability to work within a 7-day roster
• Provide leadership and direction to maintenance Team Members to ensure maintenance requests are actioned efficiently
• Responsible for developing and overseeing a preventative maintenance plan for the Property, revising where necessary and conducting regular checks on all operating equipment
• Coordinates, liaises with and supervises external contractors, to ensure all work activities are carried out
• Seek to implement procedures to assist in improving the efficiency of repairs and maintenance to maintain acceptable costs and high standards
• Conduct general inspections of the Property, recording the condition of property, plant and equipment and fixtures and fittings
• Responsible for monitoring and maintaining Department expenses (including wages), ensuring the Department is operating in a way that maximises profitability and within budgetary guidelines 
• Record the costs of repairs done by maintenance personnel and contractors accurately
• Input requisitions and invoices into the Company’s payment system
• Plans regular maintenance and up-keep of all equipment and keeps accurate records, responsible for managing all planned maintenance projects
• Prioritises tasks according to urgency and importance
• Oversee waste management at the Property, ensuring waste is removed at acceptable intervals 
• Keep well informed regarding new trends, products and ideas that may benefit the operation. Assist in the formulation and development and implementation of new standards and services as needed
• Participate in scheduled training and development provided by Accor to improve self and department standards
• Attend Departmental meetings as required
• Compile reports as required
• General public area cleaning duties, gardening duties and pool maintenance tasks as required along with the team
• Provide passionate and friendly service to external and internal guests at all times
• Comply with all guest privacy and security procedures
• Foster and encourage a culture of open communication with other Departments such as Housekeeping and Front Office to ensure requests are actioned appropriately with minimal disruption to guests
• Handle all amenities, chemicals and equipment according to specific instructions and Workplace Health & Safety standards, ensuring Maintenance Team Members do the same
• Undertake special projects, as directed

About us:

Established in 2007, CDC Data Centres is Australia’s leading operator of sovereign, secure, world-class data centre facilities.

Headquartered in Canberra with multiple facilities in the ACT, NSW and New Zealand, CDC’s diversified operations provide secure data centre configurations that support co-location, containerised and hyperscale compute environments with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks.

At CDC we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone’s unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world’s best data centre team.

Our people are responsive, innovative and trusted in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow.

About the role:

In this role you will manage your team effectively to ensure you and the team are working together to successfully deliver a world-class customer experience, guaranteeing uninterrupted and secure operation of the facilities. This includes the coordination and management of site logistics, security, general maintenance outside of technical zones, internal and external presentation of the facilities and administration associated with effective workflow management. You will guarantee all customer and business provisioned services are completed to a high standard, as well as handling escalations and adhoc business priorities in a timely manner.

This role is part of CDC’s Operations team which is the heart of CDC. Being on the ground, in the data centres every day to ensure CDC continue to be the best specialist data centre provider. This team is proud of their data centres and can’t wait to show them off to our customers. This role reports to the DC Operations Manager.

Other responsibilities for this team include:

• Manage Data Centre facilities operation on a daily and on-going basis
• Mentor and impart knowledge to other staff.
• Ensure day to day customer use of the facilities is managed.
• Ensure day to day interaction with Service Providers and C is managed.
• Manage any risk associated with the Data Centres up- time through its various equipment.
• Procurement activities for CDC and clients if required Onboarding’ of clients
• Assisting in the management of maintenance contracts on behalf of CDC including programmed maintenance of all non-critical equipment
• Liaising with Service Providers when required
• Ensuring that CDC obtains necessary Certificates, approvals and other certifications required by Statutory Authorities or CDC in relation to the occupancy of the Data centre facilities.
• Contributes to the creation and management of site expense budget.
• Deliver the expense budget objectives under the individual’s direct influence.
• Contribute to the broader CDC team financial and operational objectives such that the business achieves the corporate goals set each year as well as the group’s long-term goals.
• Provide cultural and operational team leadership.
• Mentor and impart knowledge to junior staff.
• Act in an ambassadorial capacity for the company.
• Lead, attend and contribute to appropriate team and stakeholder meetings and committees as required and relevant to ensure excellent stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Embrace and model CDC’s DNA and Leadership Fundamentals.
• Other duties as directed from time to time.

About you:

• 3+ years' experience in Facilities Management and critical environments requiring 99.99% availability
• Leading teams in the day-to-day operations of the Data Centres.
• Ensuring the cleanliness and presentation of the facilities including coordinating of the logistics
• Leads strategic guidance and direction to drive operational excellence across staff
• Ensures the teams to ensure completion to CDC's required standards, KPI's and SLA's are continually achieved.
• Mentor staff to identify any learning, development or procedural gaps and communicate the recommendations for the overall continuous improvement of the business.
• Leads site teams work safety, with high regard to human error avoidance.
• Management of correct processes and documentation completion at the time of works being undertaken.
• Demonstrated financial experience in administering OPEX budgets.
• Leadership and management of physical security staff, covering rostering, reporting, response, and performance.
• Improvements to maintenance contract services to increase efficiency and reduce cost.
• Managing relationships with external vendors & contractors.
• Liaising with internal teams & management groups.
• Ensuring staff and contractors adhere to and exceed local Health & Safety standards in all our Data Centres

Essential:

• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain, an NV1 Security Clearance

How to Apply:

If you are looking for an opportunity to play a vital role in a fast-growing Australian technology company and be part of our amazing team, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking Apply.

Are you open to relocate?  Sodexo is seeking a highly experienced Facilities Manager based on our National client site, MARS in Wodonga.

In this role you will manage the integrated facilities services ensuring that Sodexo's financial and operational objectives are met.

We seek a Facilities Manager with demonstrated experience managing the delivery of hard (fire services, electrical) and soft services (cleaning, food), ideally in a GMP environment.  You will manage the integrated facilities services ensuring that Sodexo's financial and operational objectives are met.  Your remit will include the planned work schedules, and will review & evaluate building works as well as coordinate all aspects of building maintenance and essential services via contractor management. 

Other duties will include but won’t be limited to:

• Ensuring works are completed in accordance with Service Level Agreements and OH&S guidelines
• Effective staff management, including motivation, development, performance management, recruitment
• Management of reporting to client and Sodexo this including preparation and completion of monthly financial, OH&S, client service and key issues reports
• Actively managing a P&L financial model with the objective of meeting the set financial budget
• Sound understanding of contractual agreement with client and ability interpret and amend as per business requirements
• Development of strong working relationships and maintaining a professional and ethical attitude with all employees and contacts associated with the business
• Demonstrated experience managing the delivery of food services particularly in a manufacturing or blue collar environment
• Demonstrated record of safety leadership preferably in a manufacturing environment

Who are We Looking For?

You are passionate about providing excellent customer service with proven experience delivering facilities and asset management services in a manufacturing environment.  You will be conversant with the scope of hard services, interpretation of drawings, compliance with Australian Standards; and you possess strong team leadership traits.

Why choose Sodexo?   

Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands here in Australia. Our employees, who personify Sodexo's unique values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit, and Spirit of Progress, are our greatest asset through their commitment and dedication.   

We believe the more diverse we are, the stronger we are. No matter your background, we will do all we can to help you thrive. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive working environment for all our employees.     

  At Sodexo, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all applicants regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion and beliefs and people with disabilities.   

We offer a competitive salary, many development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program!    

How to apply?   

If you are interested in joining the Sodexo team and meet the minimum criteria outlined above, please apply with your resume detailing relevant employment experience and availability.    

One of our friendly recruiters will contact shortlisted candidates for a phone interview. This is also your opportunity to ask any questions you may have.   

What are you waiting for? Submit your application today and become part of the Sodexo family!   

Key Responsibilities of the role:

• Manage our team of maintenance personnel to encourage and deliver a highly effective service which supports the manufacturing operation.
• Provide day-to-day operational leadership for trades personnel, ensuring effective communication is maintained
• Lead and drive safe working attitudes and behaviours
• Promote an open, flexible work environment while complying with all company policies and procedures
• Drive performance, accountability and engagement within the Maintenance Department with a key focus on building capability
• Ensure food safety and quality requirements are adhered to
• Deliver R&M costs to budgeted figures
• Support best practice asset Reliability Systems and support to the Maintenance Team.
• Implement continuous improvement through a CI programme including RCAs
• Support production and site activities to optimise productivity and minimise downtime
• Plan maintenance work to align with plant and resource availability

Reporting to the Senior Centre Manager and based at West Village, a premium retail asset close to the Brisbane CBD, you will ensure the operations and risk management of the portfolio delivers optimum investment return. Additionally, you will manage key relationships with tenants and service providers, whilst also making recommendations to improve the overall performance of the 2 assets (West Village & Yamanto Village) you are responsible for. Your ability to manage budgets effectively, contribute to investment plans and control costs and expenditure will be key to your success.

Other key accountabilities include:

• Ensuring building compliance and driving initiatives on engineering standards
• Undertaking regular re-tendering of service contracts including a review of specifications and role requirements taking into consideration best practice
• Daily on-site contractor management
• Managing and maintaining the high standard presentation and day-to-day operations of the asset, including security, maintenance and safety
• Developing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including tenants, clients, contractors and colleagues
• Reviewing the monthly operating expenditure against budget
• Working with the Senior Centre Manager to produce monthly client reports as required
• Ensuring all planned preventative maintenance is executed in accordance with schedules and all plant and equipment is maintained to the very highest of standards

We are currently seeking an experienced, self-motivated and reliable Maintenance and Facilities Manager to join our friendly and successful team at our Oaks Brisbane on Felix Suites. 

You will be responsible for the following:

• Implement and drive the preventative maintenance program.
• Perform the role in a hands-on manner by undertaking any repairs and maintenance as required.
• Supervision of (but not limited to) electrical, mechanical, pest control, cleaning, fire protection, security control systems, hydraulic services and approved contractor works.
• Property maintenance including painting, plastering, and carpentry
• Ensure WHS best practice at all times.
• Stock control, supplier management.
• Quoting, scheduling and managing of Capex Requests
• Recruitment

Senior Manager, Facilities Management / Property Services

• Based in Macquarie Park, short walk from Metro Station
• 7 Additional leave days per year + Salary Packaging + WFH options
• Collaborative, inclusive and professional team culture
• Key leadership role

Catholic Healthcare, is a leading Aged Care provider that is experiencing significant growth and has an exciting new opportunity for an experienced professional to join our Property Team as Senior Manager, Facilities Management.

As a Senior Manager, you will report directly to the Chief Property Officer and will oversee a team of Regional Building Managers and a Property Services Coordinator.  You will be responsible for all aspects of our vast $1.2 Bn property portfolio ensuring property and asset management, client services and contractor management, maintenance while ensuring a safe and compliant environment.

In this integral role, you will provide leadership and coaching to empower your team to deliver the key success factors of:

• Developing and implementing the maintenance and asset plans and budgets across all sites
• Partnering with and supporting Managers to ensure maintenance, asset and contractor management activities are completed in full, on time and in budget.
• Ensuring all maintenance procedures comply with relevant legislation, regulations, and safety standards.

Your practical and proactive approach, coupled with your passion for maintaining and improving organisational assets, property and processes, will be instrumental in managing our property portfolio.

The ideal applicant will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively across cross functional teams and with other internal and external stakeholders, in addition to;

• University or trade qualification
• Minimum 8 years' experience in portfolio asset / property management, maintenance of building, plant and equipment & maintenance services
• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills to influence and advise internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in developing and implementing new procedures and IT systems
• Ability to travel to sites across NSW & QLD where required

Catholic Healthcare is a leading not-for-profit provider of residential aged care, home and community services & retirement living across NSW and SE QLD. Together, our team of over 5000 people are dedicated to our Mission of promoting the dignity, life and spirituality of older people through connected and inclusive communities. Our values of compassion, courage & integrity are at the heart of everything we do.

So, if you’re looking for a role where you can make a positive & rewarding impact in a great organisation like ours, then we’d love to hear from you.

Please note that pre-employment checks (including Police) will be completed for all preferred candidates before an Offer is made.

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Sodexo is seeking a Community Hub Manager at our Pharmaceutical client’s site at the Barracks Place.  In this role you will lead our team of 5 receptionist/ Workplace coordinators and specialist maintenance subcontractors who are responsible for providing exemplary ‘one-stop shop’ customer service to the site’s colleagues and visitors.

Our client has created an agile Workplace Experience space that integrates Space, People and Community.  Our team effectively manages The Community Hub, which operates from 7.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday.  Community Hub manager hours Mon to Fri 38hr week.

You will manage and coordinate the team’s duties, which include but are not limited to:

• Facilitate inductions, ergonomic set up, use of touchdown areas, promote site amenities.
• Ensure the Community Hub space is fully operational and is inviting for all users.
• Asset management, preventive, reactive maintenance and contractor and vendor management
• Provide exemplary Workplace Experience support for all site attendees including but not limited to reception duties.
• Replenishment and stock ordering for the Community Hub, Fire warden and First aider duties
• Promotion of sustainability initiatives,  digital signage displays, conduct floor walks and management of offsite records management.
• Provide workplace and AV Technology support, operational and financial reporting, and processing of monthly invoices.

To succeed in this role, you will have the following experience and attributes:

• Experience in a similar role within large Global or National organisation with previous team management experience
• Be highly organised and have a solid working knowledge of standard office administrative practices and procedures
• Strong understanding of “agile’ work practices, solutions, and systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be proactive and take initiative – have a business improvement and growth mindset
• Be adaptable in approach and working to different styles.
• Hotel/ hospitality experience (desirable)

Why choose Sodexo?   

Sodexo is a people business, employing over 400,000 people worldwide and thousands here in Australia. Our employees, who personify Sodexo's unique values of Service Spirit, Team Spirit, and Spirit of Progress, are our greatest asset through their commitment and dedication.   

We believe the more diverse we are, the stronger we are. No matter your background, we will do all we can to help you thrive. We are committed to promoting equal opportunities, valuing diversity, and creating an inclusive working environment for all our employees.     

 At Sodexo, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all applicants regardless of age, race, sex, ethnicity, religion and beliefs and people with disabilities.   

We offer a competitive salary, many development opportunities and an outstanding benefits and recognition program!     

How to apply?   

If you are interested in joining the Sodexo team and meet the minimum criteria outlined above, please apply with your resume detailing relevant employment experience and availability.    

One of our friendly recruiters will contact shortlisted candidates for a phone interview. This will also be your opportunity to ask any questions you may have.   

What are you waiting for? Submit your application today and become part of the Sodexo family!    

We are seeking an experienced facilities professional who takes pride in contributing to exceptional building operations and presentation standards.

As part of our wider Real Estate Management division, you will manage key relationships with tenants and service providers, whilst also making recommendations to improve the environmental performance of our clients’ assets. Your ability to manage budgets effectively and contribute to investment plans to maximise asset values will also be key, as will the ability to control costs and expenditure.

Other key accountabilities include:

• Ensuring building compliance and driving initiatives on engineering standards across the business.
• Developing and enhancing the team’s portfolio of services.
• Managing the presentation and day-to-day operations of allocated properties, including security, maintenance and safety.
• Developing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including tenants, clients, contractors and colleagues.
• Reviewing the monthly operating expenditure against budget.
• Working with Property Managers to produce monthly client reports as required.
• Managing data within the facilities management software.
• Ensuring all planned preventative maintenance is executed in accordance with schedules.
• Ensuring each asset remains compliant with the required standards.
• Monthly reporting on the operation of each asset.