Facilities and Operations Director

Newman College is a co-educational residential College affiliated with the University of Melbourne. Accommodating undergraduate and graduate students from metropolitan and regional Victoria, interstate and overseas (approximately 270).

The College's fundamental purpose is to foster the intellectual, ethical and spiritual life of its members, to enable them to become effective leaders in the community, mature in faith and committed to justice.

About the opportunity

The Facilities and Operations Director will have responsibility for managing and overseeing the daily operations and events of the College, ensuring a high level of service and employee engagement. As a member of the Newman College Senior Leadership Team (SLT) the Director will contribute to the overall welfare of the College, it’s students and staff, maintaining and enhancing the intellectual, ethical and spiritual ethos of the College, with an emphasis on balanced education and all-round excellence.

Key Responsibilities of the role

We are looking for someone that leads from the front and drives a culture of continuous business and process improvement. A values-based Leader who is inclusive and inspiring.

The role requires someone who can:

• Manage/ lead a multi-functional team, including reception, housekeeping, catering, maintenance and the grounds staff, overseeing all aspects of operations.
• Responsible for the ICT services and delivery, managing IT (outsourced), ICT infrastructure, hardware and software (licencing), telephony and security cameras.
• As a member of the Senior Leadership Team shape the future of the College by participating in the strategic planning process.
• Mange capital expenditure across feasibility, tendering and delivery; assuring cost, time and quality meet specification.
• Manage operational performance and costs in line with college objectives.
• Ensure quality and performance standard indicators are achieved.
• Lead and support special projects working with internal and external key stakeholders.

About you

• You will have superior knowledge in Operations and Facilities Management, including a working knowledge of all property onsite facilities services.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, a great people manager with proven ability to successfully lead and mentor teams.
• Ability to work flexibly including some evenings and occasional weekends.
• Proficiency in MS365 and IT literacy with sound understanding of databases and/or willingness and desire to learn.
• Ability to multi-task and work across multiple areas while driving efficiencies.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, honesty and confidentiality, with an awareness and appreciation of Catholic Social Teaching

Why work for Newman College

Working for Newman is not a job, it’s an experience. Walking the grounds of an architecturally Walter Burley Griffin World Heritage listed building with the dining room under a central dome, where you will sit amongst the chatter of students and staff sharing daily lunch from a menu that you will oversee with our Head Chef. Identify and oversee renovations to one of our eight College houses in Swanston Street, where our graduate community live all year around.

You should also join us because….

• You will have the opportunity to become a part of our energetic, driven, dedicated and supportive team of people.

• No 2 days are the same, this is a vary varied role working across many different departments.

• Work for a College that is invested in providing a superior experience to students and staff.

• Join Newman as we initiate our 3-year strategic planning process.

How to apply

All applications must include a cover letter and a resume. Applications will close on the 18th June. Please click here to apply. Any questions can be addressed by Rebecca Daley (Deputy Provost ) via email at : rdaley@newman.unimelb.edu.au

Employment is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a Working with Children Check and Reference Checks. To be successful in this role you must hold valid working rights in Australia

Newman College Information

If you would like to find out more about us, please go to https://newman.unimelb.edu.au/

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