Head of Facilities and Project ManagementHybrid

Flexible location: Sydney NSW / Brisbane QLD / Canberra ACT / Melbourne VIC - nearest Aruma Office Our locations | Aruma

Your opportunity...

Are you a strategic leader passionate about enhancing customer experiences through effective facilities management? Aruma seeks a Head of Facilities and Project Management to oversee our national property portfolio, drive capital projects, ensure compliance, and lead a dedicated team. You'll coordinate maintenance activities, manage commercial arrangements, and implement strategic asset management frameworks, ensuring our facilities are safe, accessible, and well-maintained. Your leadership will optimise sustainability, foster a customer-centric culture, and enhance operational efficiencies through data and technology.

A day in the life of a Head of Facilities and Project Management…. 

• Oversee and manage all aspects of asset management and facilities management, ensuring optimal performance and upkeep of all properties.
• Allocate 20% of time to managing various projects, from initiation to completion, ensuring they align with overall strategic goals.
• Develop comprehensive strategies for the planning and maintenance of all assets, focusing on longevity, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure strict adherence to all compliance requirements, including legal, regulatory, and organisational standards.
• Create and implement a strategic assessment plan for the entire portfolio, regularly evaluating performance and identifying areas for improvement.
• Manage supply chain relationships and vendor contracts, ensuring timely and quality service delivery.
• Work closely with the Business Development team to align property management strategies with overall business objectives.
• Build and manage processes to ensure that all accommodations are fit for purpose, meeting the needs of occupants and organisational standards.
• Work collaboratively across all property leadership, providing guidance and support to ensure cohesive management practices.
• Oversee the customer service team, ensuring efficient handling of work orders from various sites and operations.

About you… 

• MBA or Bachelor's in a relevant field, or extensive experience managing large portfolios of commercial and residential properties.
• Proven track record in managing procurement, supply chain contractor management, risk, and compliance.
• Success in developing and aligning facilities management practices with regulatory frameworks.
• Comprehensive contract management knowledge and experience advising on complex property, project, and development issues.
• Experience developing strategic asset management plans aligned with business objectives.
• Proven ability to deliver property development/construction projects, tracking critical milestones and reporting.
• Demonstrated success in meeting strategic and operational deliverables with diverse customers and stakeholders, maintaining high-quality service standards.
• Ability to partner effectively with internal and external experts to achieve value-based outcomes.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload, and plan effectively to meet challenging deadlines.
• Experience with project management principles and systems.
• Proven leadership experience in managing a small team

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary Package: Be rewarded for your hard work with an attractive salary, plus a phone and laptop.
• Salary Packaging: Increase your take-home pay. Access to NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free. Home - AccessPay Pty Ltd / Salary Packaging Calculator | Accesspay
• Continuous Learning Opportunities: Work alongside industry-leading professionals who are dedicated to helping you excel and advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the freedom to create a flexible schedule that fits your lifestyle, with options that put you in control.
• Supportive Team Environment: Focus on what you do best, with strong operational and administrative support behind you every step of the way.
• Incredible Perks: Fitness Passport and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, we take care of our team.
• A Culture Like No Other: Be part of a vibrant, positive work environment filled with team-building activities and a strong sense of community.
• Call to Action: Join Aruma, where your career journey and well-being are our top priorities.

About Us

Aruma is a leading Australian for-purpose, values-driven organisation dedicated to helping people with disabilities live the life they envision. Operating across Eastern Australia, Aruma supports over 5,000 individuals, employs more than 5,000 staff, and boasts an annual turnover of around $500 million. The organisation is undergoing significant transformation as the NDIS and social and technological advancements reshape the landscape of disability support in Australia. Aruma | Disability services. Putting you first.

Join Aruma and empower voices that deserve to be heard!

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Shortlisted applications will be required to undergo pre-employment probity checks including, NDIS Worker Screening Check and National Police Check.