Commercial Services | Property Management Services
- $115,895 - $122,791 per annum, plus superannuation
- Full-time, permanent
- CBD Location
As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community.
The Opportunity
As a Contract Manager in the City of Perth, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing over 50 facilities maintenance contracts, ensuring compliance, performance, and continuous improvement in contractor services.
Reporting to the Head of Facilities Management within our Properties team, your responsibilities would primarily include:
- Manage contract performance, ensuring regular reviews are conducted and areas of concern and opportunities for improvement identified;
- Preparation and co-ordination of annual maintenance budgeting including managing inputs from contractors and stakeholders;
- Ensure all contract management activities are developed and implemented in a manner which protects the City’s budgets, interest and reputation; and
- Actively lead and manage direct reports to develop an effective and engaged team to deliver on the City’s property portfolio objectives.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will possess:
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in facilities management;
- Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and manage complex contracts and service agreements;
- Demonstrated experience in managing vendor relationships, including performance evaluation, issue resolution, and ensuring adherence to agreed-upon service levels; and
- Demonstrated experience in developing, managing, and reporting on budgets related to facilities management and contract services
If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application.
Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.
Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City.
Eligibility
To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate:
- A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa);
- A current ‘C’ class Australian drivers licence; and
- A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months).
How To Apply
Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire.
When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more!
The Application Process
Applications for this position will close at
5PM AWST on Sunday, 27 October 2024. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to, the closing date.
Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.
We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.
For further information please contact John Fish, Alliance Manager Properties, 08 9461 3402 or email
[email protected].