AusLeisure

Facilities Coordinator
Position No:03308/03309

About VenuesWest
At VenuesWest our vision is to deliver world class sport and entertainment experiences. We take pride in owning and/or operating 13 of Western Australia’s major sporting and entertainment venues, including not only state-of-the-art Optus Stadium and the iconic RAC Arena, but also HBF Park, HBF Stadium, HBF Arena, Bendat Basketball Centre and Gold Netball Centre.

We play an extremely important role in the lives of Western Australians by offering opportunities for those pursuing elite sport, a range of options for individuals or families choosing to live healthy, active lifestyles and a variety of entertainment experiences for everyone.

About the Role
VenuesWest is seeking a facilities professional with experience in facilities and asset works to manage the implementation of maintenance programs. They will also coordinate strategic asset management and facilities planning relative to the Building Condition Assessment (BCA) Registers as it relates to VenuesWest assets to maximise positive industry and community venue experiences and to ensure compliance with relevant standards, codes, regulations and legislation.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity and whilst the position will be based at HBF Stadium in Mt Claremont, mobility will be required between the portfolio of facilities. The role also requires you to be part of an on-call roster for after-hours emergency support.

What We Offer
Working with VenuesWest comes with a number of benefits:

• A free membership to our gym and aquatic centres
• Access to staff fitness classes
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Access to free counselling for employees and their immediate families through our Employment Assistance Provider
• Payment for re-qualification for essential qualifications and certifications
• Optical reimbursements for office-based staff (after 12 months employment)
• Free use of the creche for up to 3 hours per visit (up to 12 hours per week)
• 50% discount on kid’s programs
• Corporate health insurance discounts
• A comprehensive learning and development program

About the Person
To be successful in this role, you will have previous experience and sound technical knowledge in facilities and building operations, asset planning, maintenance and contract management. Your experience will further focus on supervising a team of trade-persons/contractors; preparation of scopes of works and contract management; and experience in the implementation of effective resource management.

In addition, you will demonstrate initiative to think outside the box to improve systems and meet targets, have strong organisational skills to manage multiple tasks occurring simultaneously and respond to change.

For any further job-related information please contact Chris Dark at chris.dark@venueswest.wa.gov.au

For information on VenuesWest and its venues please visit our website www.venueswest.wa.gov.au

Application Instructions
To apply for this position, you must submit a:
• copy of your current resume and
• cover letter detailing your skills and experience which demonstrate how you meet the following essential capability in the context of this position:
  o Previous relevant experience and sound technical knowledge in facilities and building operations, asset planning, maintenance and contract management, including:
  o Previous experience supervising a team of trade-persons/contractors
  o Understanding of energy and utility management and evaluation of building performance
  o Experience in the implementation of effective resource management
 
A full copy of the Job Description is available as a PDF below, which includes a complete list of the capabilities required to fulfil this role.

Click here to submit your application. A step by step guide to applying online is available in pdf format below to assist you in this process.

Click here to view the full job description (pdf).

For application assistance please contact People and Culture on (08) 9441 8362.

Employment Screening
To be eligible for employment with VenuesWest you must have the following at the time of commencement:

• Right to Work in Australia for the duration of the employment contract
• National Police Clearance
• Current WA Drivers Licence (C Class minimum)
• Enter and Work in Confined Spaces (RIIWHS202D); or capacity to obtain within 3 months of commencement
• Work Safely At Heights (RIIWHS204D); or capacity to obtain within 3 months of commencement
• WA Construction Industry White Card (Work Safely in the Construction Industry); or capacity to obtain within 1 month of commencement
• Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus Certificate; or capacity to obtain within 3 months of commencement

Please note that the appointee will bear the costs associated with the abovementioned eligibility requirements.

Workplace Diversity
VenuesWest maintains a working environment that is free from discrimination in accordance with Equal Opportunity legislation. We are seeking to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our customers and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Our goal is to increase the representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disabilities in our workforce. 

People with disabilities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply for this vacancy and to identify themselves through the application questions.

This advertisement may be requested in other formats including Word, PDF, and large format by contacting People and Culture on (08) 9441 8362.

Future Appointments
VenuesWest will utilise this recruitment process to place suitable applicants in a pool for a six-month period from which fixed-term and permanent appointments may be made.