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About the role

At CPA, we are dedicated to providing exceptional disability services, fostering quality and care in every aspect of our operations. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Maintenance Operations Manager to lead the Facilities maintenance team and ensure the effective operation of maintenance services across our property portfolio. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the day-to-day maintenance activities, managing both planned and reactive works while ensuring we maintain the highest standards for our facilities.

Responsibilities of the role (not limited to):

Facilities Management

• Lead the maintenance of facilities to ensure exceptional service delivery, supporting CPA's reputation as a leading disability service provider.
• Develop scopes of work, negotiate contracts, and manage service level agreements for cost-effective, high-quality solutions.
• Oversee and schedule planned maintenance to meet safety, operational, and client needs.
• Travel to sites across NSW and ACT to monitor property conditions, prepare planned works schedules and oversee capital works projects.
• Maintain expertise in facilities management and safety, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with stakeholders to determine the best course of action for maintenance and capital works.
• Manage relationships with contractors and suppliers to ensure cost-effective, quality outcomes.
• Provide guidance to local management to ensure compliance with policy and safe operational practices.

Financial Management

• Prepare Asset Management Plans and budgets for all maintenance programs and capital works.
• Implement and track the operational budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.

People Management

• Lead and inspire a high-performing team, ensuring alignment with the organisation's goals.
• Support team development and help implement change initiatives across the department.

About you:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in facilities management, maintenance operations, and asset management.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications desirable.
• Technical expertise in maintenance practices and facilities operations in line with Building Code of Australia and Australian Standards, SafeWork NSW and WorkSafe ACT.
• Experience with budget management and financial reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team

Working for CPA offers you exceptional remuneration & benefits:

• Access to a tax-free meal, entertainment & venue benefit card valued at $2,650 per year
• Flexible ways of working - compressed hours, working from home options, flexibility surrounding hours
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave
• 3 additional leave days each year (conditions apply)
• $100 per year well-being allowance that you can use to enhance your wellbeing (eg: purchase sports equipment, have a massage, take a meditation class, the choice is yours)
• Discounted gym membership for you and your family, using Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Employee Referral Bonus Program, where you can be generously rewarded for referring a friend that joins CPA.

Important information:

At CPA the safety of our staff and clients is of paramount importance. We have assessed this role type as requiring a low level of physical functionality with some inherent requirements. For more information on what that may mean for this role please click here.

Please let us know if you have any pre-existing injuries or illnesses which you are currently seeking, or have sought, medical treatment for which you think may impact your ability to fulfil the inherent requirements of this role. CPA is committed to supporting an inclusive work environment and engaging workers with diverse lived experience. We will happily consider and accommodate reasonable adjustments that may be required to support candidates throughout the recruitment process, and to be successful and safe employees of CPA.

Cerebral Palsy Alliance is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our clients and staff. As such we encourage all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19. Cerebral Palsy Alliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cerebral Palsy Alliance upholds, advocates for, and protects the  rights, wellbeing and safety of people with a disability. We are a child safe organisation and all workers are responsible to adhere to the NDIS Worker Code of Conduct.

CPA is a smoke free workplace including in, on and around CPA sites and vehicles.