City of Kingston
- Lead facility management services across Kingston Arts’ venues
- Excellent employee benefits
- Full time, ongoing
About us
Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.
We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne’s CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children’s services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.
As part of the Arts and Culture Services Unit, the role is responsible for facility management, renewal, security, cleaning, maintenance and IT system contract management across all Kingston Arts facilities.
The role
We are seeking a Coordinator Systems and Operations to join the Kingston Arts team. Reporting to the Head of Production and Operations, your role is to:
- Provide efficient and effective overall coordination of operations at facilities managed by Arts & Cultural Services to ensure a high standard of service provision and well operated facilities.
- Be the key contact for the major software partners that support operations for Arts and Culture and internal service IT requirements.
- Manage the security systems for Kingston Arts facilities to ensure Council assets are always secure.
- Manage OHS, risk and emergency management across the facilities.
About you
You will have:
- Formal qualifications in facilities management or other relevant discipline, or substantial relevant experience gained in a role/field relevant to the position.
- Proven experience in facility operations in arts, cultural or hospitality venues.
- Extensive contract management experience.
- Substantial experience managing OHS and risk from a facilities / operational management standpoint. Previously holding the role of Chief Fire Warden and or Health and Safety Representative an advantage.
- Proven experience managing software partners externally and internal IT service providers with a track record of improving technological systems and processes.
- Ability to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of;
We make a difference
We show care and respect
We take pride in our work
We are better together
What we can offer
This is a full-time permanent position.
The City of Kingston is a committed child safe, equal opportunity employer and committed to reconciliation. We value the diversity of lived experience and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected to perform at their best.
As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including:
- flexible / hybrid working arrangements
- wellbeing initiatives
- discounted gym membership
- social club events
- 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
- salary packaging
- study/development assistance
- employee assistance program (EAP)
- discounted health insurance
- access to an accrued day off every four weeks (available to full time employees only)
How to Apply
Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to being a child safe organisation and to reconciliation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.
Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.
If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Eli Dunlevie, Head of Production and Operations at eli.dunlevie@kingston.vic.gov.au .
To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.
https://careers.kingston.vic.gov.au/jobs/coordinator-systems-and-operations-moorabbin-vic-australia