Senior Facilities Manager (Defence)

• Strategic, advisory role in Defence FM
• Initially offered as 12 month fixed term contract
• SA or WA based

About you
You will bring your combination of defence and facilities management background and passion for continuous improvement to this role where you will be overseeing the delivery of strategically important and meaningful work.

As you will lead and drive the shaping of our facilities management procedures for Defence locations, you will need to have extensive industry knowledge to be able to provide valuable insights during the review and analysis processes. 

The role
You will play a critical role in analysing and identifying business improvements for the facilities management of our defence related site locations. Your primary responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive analysis of our current defence facilities, identifying significant cost-savings and developing frameworks that align with company and customer objectives and legislative requirements..

You will take the lead of FM project delivery with a focus on continuous improvement initiatives and identifying and implementing the latest technology and practices within defence facilities management. You will establish and maintain governance across locations, defining clear roles, systems, processes and procedures aligning to best practice. 

Whilst commencing with our Australian based facilities, we see this role evolving with the needs of the business and include New Zealand.

This is a newly created position, initially offered as a 12 month fixed term contract, based either in Adelaide or Perth.

To be successful you will have:

• Australian Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain Defence Security Clearance
• Extensive recent and relevant senior facilities management experience 
• Comprehensive Defence industry experience delivery facilities projects
• Ideally a Bachelor's degree in engineering / project or a related discipline
• AIPM Certified Practicing Senior Project Manager (or agreement to attain in 12 months)

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you 

• We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required, in addition we offer a compressed week which can provide you even more flexibility; 
• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more; 
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave; 
• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan; 
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days; 
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver. 

Who we are 
Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century. 

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,500 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy. 

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve: 

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business; 
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business; 
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers; 
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business. 

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below. 

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au  

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Commonwealth Personnel Security Clearance for the role, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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