Head of Property Operations & Facilities

Head of Property Operations & Facilities

• Senior Executive Officer Remuneration Package + 11.5% Super
• Full time, permanent position
• Located at St Kilda Town Hall or with flexible working arrangements possible

About the Organisation 

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

About the Role

Manage our vast and high-profile property portfolio worth over $2.1 billion to deliver great outcomes for the community.

Lead our highly skilled and dedicated team of property and facilities professionals managing an extensive and varied portfolio that supports delivery of a diverse range of services.

Lead the delivery of great outcomes for our community, particularly in relation to the management of leases, our workplaces, and building safety, security, and maintenance.

Duties:

• Implement Council’s annual program of licencing and leasing.
• Manage the day-to-day complex operations of facilities across the city to ensure they are safe, effective, financially sustainable, and continue to be an asset for our community.
• Lead Council’s ongoing workplace transformation to ensure that the organisation can deliver on the Council Plan.

Skills and Experience 

• Tertiary qualifications in business management, property management or another related discipline.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in successfully leading property and / or facilities operations management in a dynamic, complex, infrastructure organisation – preferably one with a public service focus.
• Extensive knowledge of property management trends, issues, and opportunities particularly those related to service planning, strategic property planning, and sustainability.
• Good understanding of legislation and regulations that impact on the provision of property and / or facilities management services in local government.

Culture 

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community. 

Benefits

• We offer a workplace that accommodates your working style and needs. 
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community-focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program with access to fitness gyms, pools and facilities, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations   

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to:

• Provide evidence of mandatory qualifications.
• Provide sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia.
• Provide sufficient proof of their identity.
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Provide evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).

How to Apply

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All applicants must provide a Resume and Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located towards the back of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Vicki Tuchtan, Manager Property and Assets  via email vicki.tuchtan@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday 2 March 2025. 

Please note that review and shortlisting of applicants may commence prior to the closing date.

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor) on phone 0421 757 521 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au