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There’s never been a better time to join the energy industry! At Western Power we’re working towards our vision for a clean energy future and we’re looking for diverse, passionate people to join our team of world leading experts.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for two Facility Managers (Non-Network Infrastructure) at Perth Head Office on a Permanent Full-Time Basis.

About this role

As the Facility Manager, you will be accountable for the overall delivery of assigned non-network infrastructure (NNI) and asset projects, across a diverse range of properties within the Property and Fleet portfolio, to agreed criteria within commercially competitive standards for safety, cost, timeliness, quality, and scope and to the expectations of our customers and stakeholders.

The position will manage and deliver projects and services that are challenging, with moderate complexity, visibility and reputational impact and which include planned maintenance, reactive maintenance, minor capital works and all associated safety and compliance requirements.

• Prepare proposals for capital expenditure and minor works, using cost-benefit analysis techniques to enable timely decision making by management and to ensure consistency with budget
• Deliver safe and compliant facilities, which are fit for purpose, in a cost-effective manner while optimising life expectancy of facilities assets
• Manage all planned works and inspections across the nominated areas to ensure quality and compliant outcomes and fit for purposes facilities in a cost-effective manner
• Manage all reactive maintenance across the nominated areas in a timely manner to ensure quality and compliant outcomes and fit for purposes facilities in a cost-effective manner
• Manage all minor capital works project across nominated areas including development of scope of work
• Manage all subcontractors performing services across the nominated areas to ensure safe delivery of works, compliant and documented outcomes in a cost-effective manner
• Manage and approve all required permits, safety documentation and compliance documentation in relation to all works performed across the nominated areas
• Perform all prescribed inspections and action all findings
• Perform all actions required to ensure all nominated properties are compliant including updating and implementation of manifests, evac diagrams, risk registers, site labelling, drawings, and other mandatory documentations
• Undertake all required asset inspections and database updates to a high level of detail
• Provide communications and customer service to all stakeholders
• Delivery of continuous improvements to ensure asset management compliancy and alignment with ISO 55001 and minimising the total cost of the Property & Fleet Portfolio

About you

We are seeking someone with experience and attributes that include:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a property or facilities management environment with a detailed understanding of asset management planning practices, maintenance principles, legislative requirements and safety management;
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, with initiative and independent judgement
• Exceptional organisation and time management abilities to manage several priorities
• Sound financial and budgeting experience with the ability to plan, estimate and budget projects of moderate complexity
• At least 4+ years demonstrated experience managing and delivering projects, preferably facilities / construction, utilising industry standard project methodology such as PMBOK or Prince2
• Valid WA Driver’s License Class ‘C’ or ‘C-A’

Joining Western Power

Our people play a vital role in creating an innovative, safe, and supportive workplace, living our values and delivering exceptional service to the communities in which we operate.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, women, young & mature age workers, the LGBTQI+ community.

We are an employer of choice, offering our employees a range of benefits that include:

• Competitive salary plus 11% superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements that support part time work, flexible working hours and working from home arrangements
• Professional Development opportunities including training initiatives and study assistance
• An award-winning employee recognition and benefits programme
• Access to five Employee Network Groups – First Nations, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, Diverse Sexualities and Genders, Women, and People with Disability – which celebrate and communicate the diversity of our workforce and connect diversity and inclusion to our broader business activities
• The opportunity to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave per year
• Access to salary packaging, social club activities, and discounted health insurance and gym membership

Important information

We are committed to our Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2021 - 2027 and ensuring that people with disability have equal opportunities to gain and maintain employment with Western Power. It is strongly encouraged that people with a disability who meet the inherent requirements of the position description apply for this role.

We are also proud to have launched our Innovate RAP in Mar 2022 (Reconciliation Action Plan). Our Innovate RAP outlines our commitment to the Reconciliation journey in WA.

Our recruitment process requires that all candidates who progress to the pre-employment stage must hold a police clearance issued within the last six months.

Join us and play a part in powering the future of Western Australia.

To find out more about us please visit https://www.westernpower.com.au/about/

Applications close on 1st March 2023

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