Buildings and Fleet Coordinator - SKA-Low TelescopeFleet Management (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)Government - Federal (Government & Defence)Full timeJob description:The opportunityThe SKA Observatory (SKAO) is a next-generation radio astronomy facility that will revolutionise our understanding of the Universe and the laws of fundamental physics. Enabled by cutting-edge technology, it promises to have a major impact on society, in science and beyond.In Australia, the SKAO is collaborating with CSIRO to operate and support the construction of the low frequency telescope (SKA-Low) in remote Western Australia on Wajarri Yamaji Country.The role will involve the day-to-day coordination of multiple service contracts for SKA-Low buildings, including research facilities, laboratories, computing facilities, and storage areas. The role will oversee delivery of 'hard' services relating to building maintenance and 'soft' services relating to cleaning, waste management, security and grounds.Your duties will include: Liaise with team members to anticipate their needs, ensure the relevance of the activity and take personal responsibility for ensuring requirements of the SKA are met.Understand lease, sub-licence and related obligations to ensure any property maintenance required through these agreements is implemented.Coordinate services to receive, process, assess, manage and monitor all job requests through to completion in accordance with relevant standards and procedures.Provide timely responses throughout all communications and works co-ordination with relevant contractors, supervisors, managers and customers at all stages of the job request process.Location: Geraldton, Western AustraliaSalary: AU$93,267 - AU$105,517 plus 15.4% superannuationTenure: Indefinite - Full-Time, Part-Time or Job-ShareReference: 98252 To be considered you will need: Essential Facilities qualifications or building related trade certificate or equivalent work experience.Experience in the delivery of facility management "hard services" including repairs, maintenance and minor works.Demonstrated ability to work under general direction, accept responsibility and be accountable for on-site service provision, including capability to coordinate trade and other services contractors in accordance with relevant time, cost, quality, statutory and user satisfaction requirements.Sound ability to work closely with a diverse operational team across several sites and proven experience in providing support to a property portfolio comprising of several sites and a diverse cross section of business requirements.Proven interpersonal skills including strong negotiation and written and oral communication skills and an ability to cultivate productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Experience and ability to use relevant software products including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, AutoCAD and SAP.A demonstrable understanding of and aptitude for managing the maintenance and operation of a fleet of vehicles including light vehicles (cars and 4x4s), forklifts, telehandlers, and heavy vehicles.CSIRO is an Equal Opportunity employer working hard to recruit world-class talent that represents the diversity across our society. As part of our commitment to equitable employment outcomes for under-represented groups, preference will be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the role criteria.EligibilityApplications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens and Australian Permanent Residents. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.Flexible working arrangementsWe work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work.How to applyTo apply for this role, please apply on-line providing your CV, and a Cover Letter clearly addressing the essential criteria of this role and your motivation for applying. Under CSIRO policy, only those who are able to demonstrate how they can meet the essential criteria may be appointed.Applications close10 NOVEMBER 2024, 11:59pm AWST #J-18808-Ljbffr