The Opportunity

• Do you have Project Management expertise with previous experience in Facilities Management?
• Lead the planning, initiation and delivery of asset maintenance-related upgrades.
• Join CSIRO - Australia's premier science and technology research organisation!

The CBIS Coordinator - Projects ensures the delivery of CBIS-related upgrades, replacement and minor works by way of best practice project management with the objective of optimising the cost effectiveness and use of assets and facilities throughout their lifecycle whilst managing the associated risks.

In this role you will coordinate the contribution of multiple stakeholders, resources and budgets across the life of a project from initiation to completion, commissioning and operational handover. The role requires the delivery of projects on time, to budget, specification and statutory compliance with minimal impact upon service delivery. The projects delivered are not necessarily restricted to the built form and can be across all facets of business and business systems.

Your duties will include

• Liaise with clients both internal and external to determine their needs and be responsive and accountable for their satisfaction, correcting problems promptly and in a constructive manner
• Manage the planning, initiation and delivery of asset maintenance-related upgrades, replacements and minor works by way of best practice project management optimising the efficiency, cost effectiveness and use of assets and facilities throughout their lifecycle whilst managing the associated risks.
• Deliver projects on time, to budget, specification and compliance requirements with minimal impact upon service delivery by coordinating and facilitating stakeholder contributions, resources and budgets across the life of maintenance projects from initiation to completion, commissioning and operational handover.
• Establish and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships through effective communication, negotiation and issues management to engage stakeholders and ensure asset maintenance management objectives are achieved. This includes:
  • Providing expert advice and assistance on projects across the Region or State that have implications for asset maintenance and management.
  • Engaging and collaborating with Capital Works, Business Units and site based CBIS staff.
  • Maintaining a working relationship with the Finance, Procurement and relevant government departments in the planning, assessment and delivery of asset maintenance projects.

Location:       Sydney, NSW
Tenure:          Indefinite
Salary:           AU$97K – AU$105 plus up to 15.4% superannuation
Reference:    60516

To be successful you will need

Under CSIRO policy only those who meet all selection criteria can be appointed.

• A tertiary qualification in an engineering discipline / project management, and/or equivalent experience in asset maintenance project management in a complex multi-site building environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in asset lifecycle modelling, asset replacement planning, project budgeting, program development and procurement of project contractors for critical infrastructure in a complex 24/7 operating environment.
• Demonstrated experience in effective project management and contract management including planning, resource management, life cycle contractor performance and compliance, and critical path development with the ability to work on a multitude of tasks while meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management along with leadership, interpersonal and high-level communication skills.
• Proven skills and experience in effective risk management including identifying a range of risks, project continuation, delivery and commissioning impacts and risks, conducting risk assessments and implementing risk management measures. This includes effective and timely escalation of issues.
• High-level proficiency in building management, scheduling and asset management systems including Corrigo and MPlan of similar systems along with strong proficiency in utilising Windows applications and staff management systems. 
• Working knowledge of relevant compliance requirements including regulation, codes, standards, practices, accreditations, asset management frameworks and a commitment to continual improvement of skills, knowledge and the application of industry best practice asset maintenance management.

For more information please view the Position Description.
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Flexible Working Arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. Talk to us about how this role could be flexible for you. Balance

About CSIRO

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Apply Online

To apply online, please provide a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role.

Applications Close

Thursday, 28th February, 2019.