Facility and Building Manager

Ready to lead with purpose and make a difference every day?

Remuneration: $84,436 - $112,331 Per Annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ569646
Location: Raymond Terrace Community Health Centre
Closing Date: Sunday, 11th of May

Interviews will be held on the 16th of May

Why work for HNELHD:

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

•  Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Monthly Allocated Days Off
• 4 weeks annual leave
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
•  Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 

About the role:
Are you ready to take on a role where no two days are the same? Do you enjoy working in a diverse environment where your work makes a meaningful difference to the community? We’re looking for a proactive and personable Building and Facilities Manager to join the Facilities Management Team within Greater Newcastle Integrated Care Services, which supports the day-to-day operations of community health facilities across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, and Port Stephens. This is a great role for an early-career professional ready to build their expertise from the ground up!

This position is based at the Raymond Terrace Health Centre, a thriving health hub home to over 30 public and private services. You will also oversee the nearby Karuah HealthOne facility. Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will lead a small onsite team, including two administration staff and one part-time maintenance staff member.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build their skills. Applicants are only required to address two of the listed selection criteria in their application
Learn more about the role here:  Position Description

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Managing the daily operations of both Raymond Terrace Health Centre and Karuah HealthOne
• Leading facility meetings and supporting your team with a range of operational tasks
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders including GPs, healthcare professionals, contractors, and tenants
• Arranging and supervising onsite contractors
• Reviewing service level agreements and completing facility audits
• Responding to emerging issues and adapting to the unexpected – every day is different!

If this sounds like you, we would LOVE to see you apply:

• Personable, adaptable, and calm under pressure
• Skilled at juggling competing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Willing to learn and take initiative, while knowing when to seek advice or escalate concerns
• Passionate about supporting integrated healthcare in the Raymond Terrace and Karuah communities

For role related queries or questions contact Clare Daley on Clare.Daley@health.nsw.gov.au

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• ·    We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

This is a Category B position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases  for Category B positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. 

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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