Senior Manager – Building Services
About the Australian Museum
The Australian Museum is located on the traditional homelands of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. The Australian Museum acknowledges the Gadigal people as the Traditional Owners and custodians of the land, sky and waterways, paying respect to Elders past, present and emerging.
The Australian Museum (AM) operates within the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet, is the first museum in Australia and was founded in 1827. The AM provides access, engagement and scientific research to increase our understanding of natural history and culture, particularly of the Australasian region. The AM holds more than 21 million objects of biological, geological and cultural collections and develops programs, exhibitions and school and community education initiatives onsite, online and offsite.
The AM mission is: To ignite wonder, inspire debate and drive change.
The AM vision is: To be a leading voice for the richness of life, the Earth and culture in Australia and the Pacific. We commit to transform the conversation around climate change, the environment and wildlife conservation; be a strong advocate for First Nations’ culture; and continue to develop world-leading science, collections, exhibitions and education programs.
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The AM supports a diverse workforce and promotes applications from First Nation and Torres Strait Islander people. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, Australian Museum will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
About the Role
As Senior Manager Building Services, your role will be to manage the Australian Museum’s assets and physical infrastructure, in line with the department’s policies and procedures. This position leads the Facilities team.
Main responsibilities will include:
- Planning and developing asset management plans across key all museum sites, including tenancy, construction, and maintenance activities
- Delivering effective outcomes for heritage assets, public presence and engagement, specialised collection storage and scientific research activity needs
- Negotiating and managing contracts and service agreements
- Assessing risks, providing advice, analysis, and effective services to meet the diverse needs and priorities of the Museum
- Managing and monitoring the operational and capital expenditure budgets
- Leading and managing staff, including daily operational metrics as well as performance development
Essential Requirements
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Demonstrated significant experience in Strategic Asset Management
- Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Engineering, Construction, Architecture or relevant working experience
- Knowledge of relevant WHS legislation and principles
- Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
Knowledge & Experience
- Current knowledge and working experience to deliver the Key Accountabilities and perform to the Focus Capabilities outlined in this Role Description
- Demonstrated strong working knowledge of and experience with the technical details of building fabric, structure, and engineering services within major public and heritage building environments and an understanding of standards and practices within a museum environment
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