Service Lead, Facilities & Assets

About Ruah

Ruah is a leading values-driven employer in Western Australia’s community services sector. Our staff go boldly, not just supporting people in need, but working to end homelessness, end domestic violence and create opportunities for people struggling with poverty and mental health challenges.

Our professional team of operational and corporate services staff is backed by one of WA’s biggest Peer support workforces. Our staff reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, where difference is valued, celebrated and embraced.

By choosing to work with us, you are helping transform the lives of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in our community.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Service Lead, Facilities and Assets to join us in providing effective leadership and operational management of Ruah’s properties, buildings and infrastructure assets and working collaboratively to support workplace, health and safety best practices.  

The Service Lead, Facilities and Assets is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic property and asset management plans and will include managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders regarding facilities and assets management services including fleet vehicles, security and other related property, asset and safety services.  

The Service Lead, Facilities and Assets will operate with a high level of autonomy and is expected to display significant initiative, sound judgement, and reliable leadership and management in carrying out the requirements of the position.  

This is a full-time permanent position, primarily based in Northbridge, WA.

What we’re looking for

The successful applicants will be required to meet the following criteria:

• Proven Facilities/Building Management experience, preferably within the community services sector. 
• Demonstrated experience preparing and managing facilities strategic and business plans and budgets.
• Project management experience in managing complex projects across multiple site locations with competing priorities.  
• Well-developed IT skills with an emphasis on managing electronic facilities and vehicle management systems and data analytic tools.
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to establish strong working relationships with key stakeholders as well as the ability to negotiate effectively and work through issues constructively. 
• Demonstrated staff management experience.  
• Willingness and ability to travel (utilise own vehicle) and work at sites across the Perth Metropolitan, Peel region and occasional travel to the Midwest. 

The following criteria are considered desirable:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of diversity and social inclusion- including gender, sexuality, disability, cultural, age, and linguistic diversity and Aboriginal culture.
• Substantial experience using Microsoft Office products and relevant industry software and programs. 

What do we offer?

• A competitive salary and 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% annual leave loading.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave, with flexibility to take at 32 weeks half-pay (uniquely, new staff can access 4 weeks paid parental leave after just 6 months’ service). 
• Free, independent and confidential access for you and your direcct family to our Employee Assistance Program.
• Free Ruah-paid Journey Cover (insurance for when you're getting to and from work).
• Incredibly valuable Salary Packaging (to extend your take home pay) with:
• up to $15,900 core packaging
• an additional $2,650 in meal entertainment packaging
• benefits for salary packaging travel, accommodation, parking fees, education expenses and more!
• Opportunities to be active in the Ruah Community such as participating in a wide range of working groups, joining us at Pride events, being a part of a range of cultural events to promote and support reconciliation and much, much more! 

Required compliance documents:

• Current drivers’ license
• National Police Clearance Certificate and if applicable International Criminal History Check.

How to apply 

We’d love to hear from you!

Please click apply, create your LiveHire profile, and submit your current CV along with a cover letter of no more than two pages, helping us understand your fit for this role.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 22nd April 2025 5pm.

For further information please contact Simon Pham, General Manager Governance at simon.pham@ruah.org.au.

We are building a workplace where difference is embraced and encouraged - and to do this, we need people on our team who are representative of the clients we work with, who are passionate about change and courageous enough to stand up for what is right.  Everyone is welcome. Everyone belongs. 

We are committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All applicants will undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.