Facilities Coordinator - Technical Services

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The opportunity

• Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science and Innovation Agency
• Oversee daily facility operations and contractor management
• Drive innovation in sustainability and digital solutions

We’re seeking a proactive and experienced Facilities Coordinator  to oversee the day-to-day operations of our properties and buildings in South Australia. In this key role, you’ll oversee delivery of building maintenance activities, manage external contractors, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards. 

You’ll work autonomously within a supportive team environment, providing technical leadership and contributing to minor works and project delivery. With a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, you’ll also play a critical role in driving sustainability initiatives and advancing digital building solutions.

Your duties will include:

• Manage end-to-end contractor engagement, including overseeing on-site activities, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations through effective use of contractor management systems, timely reporting, and proactive issue resolution.
• Maintain an accurate asset register of building plant and equipment, ensuring all high-risk assets, such as pressure vessels and other regulated items, are correctly recorded and managed in accordance with legislative and compliance requirements.
• Provide technical advice and support during Capital infrastructure projects ensuring project delivery is compliant and to best standard. Provide leadership, supervision and effective line management to a Facilities Team responsible for maintaining Adelaide facilities and take responsibility for the performance management and career development of the team. 
• Identify and implement digital, sustainable, and contemporary solutions that enhance the workplace environment and align with CSIRO’s Property Strategy and future-focused goals.
• Provide advice on key risks across the SA portfolio to enable timely decision making by senior management. Display a willingness to influence the decision of managers by recognising the need for change in initiating innovative solutions/proposals.

Location: Waite, Adelaide SA

Salary: AU$114,219 - AU$123,605 plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Indefinite 

Reference: 100634

To be considered you will need:

• Relevant diploma/degree or trade and relevant work experience in the delivery of facility management services including “hard services” such as repairs, maintenance, and minor works; and “soft services” for a diverse range of highly serviced research and support facilities.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and ability to develop and coordinate the procurement of reliable, cost-effective FM services, including arranging relevant approvals and preparing technical specifications.
  
• Proven ability to work independently, take responsibility, and manage on-site services, including coordinating contractors to ensure services are delivered on time, within budget, to required standards, and meet user needs.
  
• Knowledge and experience with relevant procedures, regulations, and safety requirements related to government building codes and workplace health and safety, especially as they apply to Commonwealth facilities.
  
• Strong ability to collaborate with a diverse team of property professionals across multiple sites, with proven experience supporting a property portfolio that serves a wide range of science and research needs.
  
• Proven interpersonal skills including sound negotiation, written and oral communication skills, and an ability to cultivate productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, landlords, tenants, and service providers. 

Desirable:

• Experience and sound working knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS), access control systems and computer-based maintenance management systems.
  
• Experience in managing technical facilities with critical operations and high reliability requirements.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian/New Zealand Citizens, 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 arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close

22 July 2025, 11:00pm AEST