FACILITIES LEAD

Work. Are you an experienced Facilities Lead with a passion for driving facility excellence across our corporate offices in Fortitude Valley and Townsville? Come and join Sunwater as our Facilities Lead in this permanent position.

This position leads the Corporate Facilities team to ensure a welcoming, safe, efficient and well-maintained environment that supports the productivity and satisfaction of all employees and visitors. The Facilities Lead is also responsible for managing projects such as office refurbishments and fit outs (with support of external Project Management capability). Other key responsibilities include:

• Lead processes related to corporate facilities including reception services, security access and contractor management.
• Lead the review and continuous improvement of the Corporate Facilities strategy and business plan including leasing, contract management and budget.
• Ensure compliance with activities related to fire and security services equipment and training, and Asset Management system compliance.
• Monitor and ensure facilities management activities are conducted within budget and comply with current legislation.
• Manage and communicate safety and security issues and incidents including acting as the point of contact for building management (including after hours), building access, end of trip facilities and related tenancy issues.

We are seeking an experienced FM professional with 7+ years experience in similar role in facilities management or office management. You will have a sound understanding of Workplace Health and Safety, Contractor Management and have a high level of communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across all levels of the business. As the Facilities Lead, you will have the ability to lead and mentor your team, delegate tasks effectively and efficiently and ensure deadlines and commitments are met in a fast paced environment.
This is a permanent term opportunity, based full time at our Fortitude Valley office. At Sunwater, we have a genuine emphasis on work/life balance and to ensure you are well-rewarded for your dedication and hard work, this role offers an attractive salary, plus 12.75% superannuation and 17% leave loading.
Water - Imagine a career where your work truly matters, where you are part of a team that values you and your contributions. At Sunwater, you will bring life’s most essential resource to over 5,000 agriculture, urban and industrial customers, helping to sustain communities and drive water for prosperity across regional Queensland. We share the values of these communities — starting with caring about our people. Engage in fascinating work that is constantly evolving, allowing you to grow and shape a successful career and develop unique skills and experience in an industry brimming with opportunity.

Life - At Sunwater, we believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to providing the support, resources, and benefits that you need to thrive. That’s why we offer a range of attractive benefits designed to help you bring your best every day, including:

• My benefits: Access employee benefits and discounts hosted by Reward Gateway
• My wellbeing: Prioritise your wellbeing with our comprehensive health and wellness offerings and programs
• My time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements and the ability to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave, ensuring you can tailor your work to fit your lifestyle
• My growth: We prioritise your professional growth with career development programs, study assistance, support for professional memberships, and structured early career pathways to help you build a rewarding and successful career

Now is the perfect time to join Sunwater and take advantage of the boundless opportunities for your career today and in the future. We are a diverse team and proud of the unique journeys and stories each of us brings. As we continue to grow, we need more diverse backgrounds and perspectives than ever before. We are committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodations, please let us know so we can ensure you can fully participate in our recruitment experience, which includes reference verification, psychometric testing, background checks and a pre-employment medical evaluation to ensure the best fit for our team.
Sunwater acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first peoples of this country and Traditional Custodians of the land and water we rely on. We respect and value their continued sacred connection to Country, including the diverse, rich traditions, languages and customs that are the longest living in the world. We acknowledge their resilience in the face of significant and ongoing historical, cultural, and political change within Australia. We recognise and value the importance of truth-telling today, and our role to listen and learn.
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• Lead processes related to corporate facilities including reception services, security access and contractor management.
• Lead the review and continuous improvement of the Corporate Facilities strategy and business plan including leasing, contract management and budget.
• Ensure compliance with activities related to fire and security services equipment and training, and Asset Management system compliance.
• Monitor and ensure facilities management activities are conducted within budget and comply with current legislation.
• Manage and communicate safety and security issues and incidents including acting as the point of contact for building management (including after hours), building access, end of trip facilities and related tenancy issues