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OverviewYoure tertiary qualified and experienced in facilities or property maintenance and youre a driven, highly self-motivated individual looking for that next step in your career. Whether you are experienced in the industry or not, if you have held the same or similar positions previously, we welcome your application. Youre a natural leader, and you thrive in a fast-paced team environment. Working closely with the General Manager Property and supported by our dedicated team of Maintenance Officers and contractors, this role provides oversight of Whiddons maintenance and compliance requirements. Spanning multiple locations across metropolitan, regional, rural and remote NSW, with an initial focus on North Northwest NSW & QLD, you have a love of travel, and you are a people person with the ability to engage with various communities. You have a real knack for building strong working relationships with key stakeholders, and driving key property related projects, including contractor coordination to achieve timely outcomes. Your priority is ensuring that high quality, safe environments are available for our clients, residents, families, team members and other stakeholders and you understand the importance of forward planning. You are no stranger to preventative maintenance programming, budget management, daily asset maintenance system operations, beautification, sustainability projects and minor less complex Capital Works delivery. You are experienced in developing and implementing maintenance and refurbishment activities and you are knowledgeable in legislative and regulatory compliance.Ideally, you will be located in NSW, preferably in Mid - North Coast or Northern Rivers (although we are flexible for the successful candidate), with your focus being on our services in our southern region, though crossovers do happen on occasion.We are a not-for-profit organisation, but more importantly, were like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect.Were hoping youll join our fantastic Whiddon family on a permanent full-time basis. While our Support Services team is located in Glenfield, the focus for this role covers northern NSW including the northern rivers region, south-east QLD and out to the far west into Narrabri, Moree and Bourke.ResponsibilitiesProvide oversight of Whiddons maintenance and compliance requirements in collaboration with the General Manager Property and maintenance teams.Travel across metropolitan, regional, rural, and remote NSW (initial focus on North Northwest NSW & QLD) and engage with diverse communities and stakeholders.Lead and coordinate maintenance projects, including contractor management to achieve timely outcomes.Ensure high quality, safe environments for clients, residents, families, team members and other stakeholders, with a focus on forward planning.Develop and implement preventative maintenance programming, budget management, daily asset maintenance system operations, beautification, sustainability projects, and minor capital works delivery.Drive maintenance and refurbishment activities and ensure legislative and regulatory compliance.Qualifications and ExperienceTertiary qualification in facilities or property maintenance or related field; substantial relevant experience.Proven leadership in a fast-paced, team-driven environment.Experience with preventative maintenance programming, budget management, asset management systems, and capital works delivery.Knowledge of legislative and regulatory compliance related to facilities and property management.Willingness to travel across NSW and QLD regions; ability to engage with diverse communities.Flexibility to work across multiple locations, including northern NSW, northern rivers region, and south-east QLD, with occasional crossovers to other regions.BenefitsComprehensive leave options to support you in mind and body5 weeks Annual Leave (or cash out option)Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years12 weeks paid Parental LeaveUp to 5 days paid Fertility leaveUp to 3 days paid Community Service leave each yearUp to 4 days paid Compassionate leaveExtra public holiday per year with Frank Whiddon DayEmployee Assistance Program for when you need extra supportHybrid working model mix of working from home and in the office, and our Work from Anywhere Policy for Support ServicesSalary Packaging options to keep more of your payUp to $611.53 per fortnight to pay housing costsUp to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activitiesRemote living options including rent and mortgage packaging, utilities and holiday transportNovated leasing and financial wellness programsQuarterly gifts and other gifts throughout the yearAccess to retail benefits and perks (discounts, cinema tickets, event passes, food vouchers, etc.)Employee Referral Program with up to $500 for successful referralsLearning and development opportunities including scholarships, leadership programs, and traineeshipsRecognition programs for great work, probation completion, and other milestonesLocations across NSW and QLD with relocation or transfer opportunitiesTo apply for this position, please submit a copy of your resume addressing the above criteria. To find out more about this position and the benefits of a career at Whiddon then visit our website careers/ #J-18808-Ljbffr