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Add expected salary to your profile for insightsTHE HEART RESEARCH INSTITUTE (The HRI) is a centre of excellence in cardiovascular medical research affiliated with the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the University of Sydney located over two sites in Eliza Street Newtown and the Charles Perkins Centre (CPC) at the University of Sydney. For 30 years, The HRI has been one of Australia''s leading research organisations working to detect, prevent and treat heart disease. Through our research, The HRI has made significant findings that have changed the way we live with and treat cardiovascular disease.We are looking for a Building and Facilities Supervisor to work full-time on a 12-month contract. The position will be based at our head office in Eliza Street Newtown.We offer:Convenient location in NewtownSalary packaging benefits and a competitive salaryFlexible work environmentEasy access to public transport for Sydneys city and transport linksRewarding work making a difference every day to those living with cardiovascular diseaseTo view all of the benefits of working at HRI, please view our Benefits page:main requirements of the Building and Facilities Supervisor role are to:Coordinate the efficient and safe day-to-day operation of The HRI''s building and facilities at Eliza Street, including ensuring that the main building systems are functioning safely and efficiently e.g. security, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, power, water and waste services.Monitor and assess performance of the HRI''s equipment and systems (besides Laboratory equipment), and work with other staff as required.Work closely with the WHS & Laboratory Manager and Biological Facilities Manager to:ensure the appropriate maintenance and performance of The HRI''s scientific laboratories and equipment; andensure new staff, visitors and contractors to the facilities are suitably inducted in the Institute so that they are aware of safety requirements and evacuation procedure.Support the WHS & Laboratory Manager, Biological Facilities Manager and scientists to ensure that all equipment (including scientific research instrumentation) at Eliza Street, HRI''s laboratory and offices at the Charles Perkins Centre (CPC), and any other relevant facilities, are managed according to industry best practice and in compliance with all relevant standards and applicable legislation.Manage day to day contractor activities and ensure routing maintenance is completed as per service agreement.Work with service providers to obtain Annual Fire Safety Statement.Act as a key member of the WHS committee.Previous experience in building management preferably in a scientific/medical research context with knowledge of services such as:- maintenance- procurement- management of sub-contractors cleaning, hydraulics (plumbing[MG2])- security systems- HVAC- cleaningProven ability to think analytically, to identify and solve complex and simultaneous problems.Ability to deliver a professional and responsive service for several different stakeholders.Proven track record in overseeing minor building modifications such as office fitouts etc.Available to work as required, with some early starts, occasional weekends and public holidays in addition to normal duties and willingness to be on-call outside of normal working hours, attending the work site where necessary (HRI has a remote monitoring system which is accessible from computer and mobile devices).Strong technical knowledge and experience managing budgets.Sound Microsoft Office Skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), knowledge of SharePoint and Visio, and experience using BMS, security and asset management systems.Able to communicate clearly, with high-level written and verbal communication skills.A proactive, customer-focused approach.Experience with risk management.Hands-on building maintenance skills.Able to prioritise and multi-task, with strong communication, organisational and administrative skills.Capable of following quality management procedures and company policies.First aid qualifications or willingness to obtain.You are:A self-motivated, energetic and efficient person who enjoys resolving issuesAble to work both independently and as part of a teamProactive and have strong attention to detailSomeone with good organisation skills and the ability to ensure procedures are followedAdaptable, and able to learn new skills and processes rapidlyAble to think both analytically and strategicallyHow to apply:If you wish to apply for this role, please submit your application online via Seek. Please include the following documentation in your application:A cover letter addressed to Elissa Dwyer addressing the essential criteria for the roleA detailed resumePlease apply as soon as possible, as this job ad will close once we have received a sufficient response of relevant applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.ELIGIBILITY: To apply for this position, you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.The Heart Research Institute supports Equal Employment Opportunity.We value diversity and encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, Mori and Pasifika peoples, people with disability, LGBTQI individuals and applicants of diverse cultures and ages.We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of our employees and affiliates, and our community. Whoever you are, you are welcome at HRI.If you have a disability and need support to submit your application, please emailcareers@hri.org.au How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years'' experience do you have as a Facilities Supervisor? Do you have a current Australian driver''s licence? Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?Hearts matter.At first glance the human heart might appear like just a pump to move blood around the body. But its far more important than that. Beating on average 72 times a minute (every minute of our lives), our hearts pump blood that carries vital materials to help our bodies function, while simultaneously removing the waste products we dont need.When our heart ceases to pump blood, our body begins to shut down. Then, after a very short period of time... we die.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.Hearts matter.At first glance the human heart might appear like just a pump to move blood around the body. But its far more important than that. Beating on average 72 times a minute (every minute of our lives), our hearts pump blood that carries vital materials to help our bodies function, while simultaneously removing the waste products we dont need.When our heart ceases to pump blood, our body begins to shut down. Then, after a very short period of time... we die.Source: This is an extract from the company''s own website.Chase RecruitmentSydney NSW18d agoWhat can I earn as a Facilities Supervisor #J-18808-Ljbffr