<p><b>ABOUT THE POSITION </b></p> <p>The Facilities &amp; Operations Manager will work closely with Director of Facilities to manage the buildings, grounds and services of the School. This includes being involved in managing the day-to-day operations of the Facilities Department and coordinating and supporting the external hire of School facilities.</p> <p>Duties include:</p> <p>— Providing operational support to all School activities</p> <p>— Monitoring maintenance and building work to ensure all work is completed in a safe and timely manner, and to a high standard</p> <p>— Providing expert advice to members of the Facilities Department</p> <p>— Acting as a 2IC to the Director of Facilities</p> <p>— Being involved in the planning, scheduling and programming of facilities related services, events, contracts, activities and projects</p> <p>— Proactively identifying issues and resolving problems</p> <p>— Ensuring compliance with WHS and regulatory requirements.</p> <p>This is a busy, hands-on role with lots of variety and is a great opportunity to build your career in Facilities Management. We will support you to grow and develop professionally with opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge.</p> <p><b>ABOUT YOU </b></p> <p>You thrive in a busy and varied work environment and excel at developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders. You are capable of working collaboratively within a team to plan and deliver high quality outcomes. Possessing a professional demeanour and strong interpersonal skills, you have a demonstrated collegiate and customer service-based approach, a positive, solutions focused attitude and remain calm under pressure.</p> <p><b>SELECTION CRITERIA </b></p> <p>— A minimum of five years’ experience managing complex facilities and/or construction and maintenance of buildings and property.</p> <p>— A trade qualification in a building related trade</p> <p>— Demonstrated experience liaising and negotiating with contractors, trade providers and facilities professionals</p> <p>— An understanding of relevant WHS, compliance and risk management requirements</p> <p>— Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to cultivate good working relationships with key stakeholders</p> <p>— Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks, use initiative and produce work of a consistently high standard</p> <p>— Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure in a high volume work environment</p> <p>— A positive attitude, solutions focused approach and a customer service based focus to all interactions</p> <p>— A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children</p> <p>— A demonstrated understanding of child safety and appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.</p> <p>Experience in an Independent school setting would be advantageous but is not essential. Project management experience will be highly regarded.</p> <p><b>CLOSING DATE: Friday 1 December 2023 </b></p> <p><b>HOW TO APPLY </b></p> <p>Applications should include a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria and reasons for your interest in the position. Applications should be submitted via email to <a href="mailto:recruitment@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au?subject=Facilities%20%26%20Operations%20Manager%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29">recruitment@cranbrook.nsw.edu.au</a>. Details of at least three referees will be requested from the successful applicant.</p> <p><b>ABOUT CRANBROOK SCHOOL </b></p> <p>Cranbrook is an Anglican, independent day and boarding school, Pre-school to Year 12.</p> <p>Our vision is to be a world class school which encourages and enables all of our students to explore, enjoy and fulfil their potential. We lead our students to discover and make the most of their talents, to thrive in, and love the pursuit of, excellence. As a school we energise the educational environment by offering a rich and distinctive schooling both within and beyond the curriculum and give powerful pastoral support. Cranbrook builds resilience and confidence so that each student can face the challenges of the twenty-first century with personal confidence, intellectual versatility, academic hunger and optimism.</p> <p>Cranbrook is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, and is accredited as an IB Continuum School, offering the PYP, MYP and IB Diploma Programme.</p> <p>Cranbrook School is a child safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students and are committed to protecting our students from abuse and harm.</p> <p><b>WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK, VACCINATION AND WORKING RIGHTS </b></p> <p>The successful applicant for this position will be required to hold a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance and be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine.</p> <p>Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or hold a visa with appropriate working rights.</p> <p><br></p> <p></p>