Head Of Facilities

Managing an overall team of 24 with 2 direct reports.

• Manage the FM and Capital Works across 100+ schools in NSW.
• Fantastic new challenge with a newly grown facilities management team.

Redpath Partners are delighted to be partnering exclusively with one of the most well-established education systems in Australia who are seeking a Head of Facilities &
Capital Projects for their Sydney team.

They provide first class education to students from diverse backgrounds and have a strong commitment to their academic growth.

As the Head of Facilities &
Capital Projects you will manage a team of 24 with x2 direct reports over 100+ schools and be responsible for development of best practice asset lifecycle management to ensure ongoing operational and cost efficiency across hard FM services including plant, buildings, and landscaping in accordance with the relevant legislative and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities for the Head of Facilities &
Capital Projects:

• Work closely with the Project Delivery Supervisor in the assessment, prioritisation and coordination of Major and Minor Capital works for the optimal efficient and safe delivery of Capital works.
• Maintain an understanding of Work Health and Safety and ensure it is reflected in all works.
• Lead the Maintenance and Minor Capital Works delivery teams in communication with their allocated schools to ensure all key stakeholders are abreast of proposed and ongoing works.
• Investigate and assess the benefits and provide recommendations for asset management system improvement, with aim of continuously delivering best practice of a connected portfoliowide digital remotely accessed facilities management system that optimises use of funds and resources.
• Act as a point of escalation for relevant matters relating to facilities/asset maintenance and Minor Capital Works implementation within associated sites.
• Lead and manage the Maintenance planning and Minor capital Works delivery teams, providing direction to team members on all asset maintenance and Minor Capital works.

The Individual:

• 10 years professional experience in related fields.
• Tertiary qualifications in Asset/Construction maintenance or related discipline.
• Competent working with a range of specialist software packages such as Microsoft Office (for reports, presentations and budget control);
  and project management software to assist in tracking project delivery and TechnologyOne.

If this position is of interest, then please reach out to
Phil Cosgrove on