Facilities Lead

• Step into a role where no two days are the same
• Take charge of campus facilities operations
• Work in a fun and vibrant university environment 

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join our team as a Facilities Lead and play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing USU’s buildings, assets, and infrastructure. In this strategic and hands-on position, you’ll ensure a safe, compliant, and efficient environment for staff, students, and visitors across multiple venues. You’ll lead maintenance programs, oversee contractor relationships, manage budgets, and drive project delivery, all while promoting sustainability and service excellence. As a key collaborator across departments, you'll also lead a small team and ensure our spaces support business continuity, safety, and optimal space utilisation.

If you enjoy working with people and being the go-to person who juggles different priorities and leads a small team, then this role is for you!

WHO WE ARE

The University of Sydney Union (USU) is Australia's largest and most vibrant student-led organisation, dedicated to enhancing the student experience. We provide a wide range of services, events, and programs for students, including over 200 student clubs, major festivals, leadership opportunities, and more. As a not-for-profit, all our income is reinvested into the university community, making us a cornerstone of student life at the University of Sydney.  

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Lead preventative and reactive maintenance across essential building services, including HVAC, fire systems, lifts, and security.
• Oversee facilities projects, including refurbishments, fit-outs, and infrastructure upgrades with minimal disruption to operations.
• Coordinate procurement and contract management, ensuring transparency, value for money, and contractor compliance.

• Ensure compliance with WHS legislation, maintaining safety documentation, conducting inspections, and promoting a safety-first culture.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships, liaising with campus partners, tenants, and internal teams to resolve issues and deliver service excellence.
• Lead and mentor the Facilities team, allocating tasks, building capability, and driving a collaborative, customer-focused culture.

 ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Project management experience, ideally in a facilities management-related field
• Outstanding stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Current Provisional or above NSW Driver’s License
• 4+ years of experience in the supervision of facilities and maintenance
• Tertiary qualifications in Facility Management, Engineering or Business Administration

HOURS OF WORK

This is a Permanent Full-Time position, 35 hours per week

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

Monday, 2 June 2025

BENEFITS

• Meal card for food and beverage - $15 per day 
• 12% superannuation  
• A complimentary USU Rewards membership giving discounts on and off campus 
• Commitment to ongoing learning & development 

HOW TO APPLY

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.

1. Please read the position description here before applying.
2. Scroll down and complete our online application form below.
3. Attach a Cover Letter (MS Word or PDF format only) addressing the selection criteria, detailing why you wish to apply for this position.
4. Attach your resume (MS Word or PDF format only).

PLEASE NOTE: Once you have commenced your application you cannot save and continue at a later stage.

ABOUT THE USU

Founded in 1874, the USU (University of Sydney Union) is proudly Australia’s oldest and largest not-for-profit student organisation, dedicated to providing students with the best possible university experience. 

Led by a student board elected by our members, the USU provides fun things on campus, such as festivals, events and parties. We also run an amazing array of programs, including an active volunteering program and a Language Exchange Program, to name a few. In addition, we support over 200 Clubs and Societies as well as operate bars, food and retail outlets across campus, providing great coffee, fresh affordable food, graduation gown hire and official USYD merchandise. 

We are committed to promoting a workplace of equal opportunities. We promote healthy living and aims to protect the health and safety of staff, members and visitors to the University by providing a Smoke-Free Workplace. We do not accept unsolicited agency applications.

Due to the volume of applications received, shortlisted applicants will be contacted within approximately 4 weeks of the role’s closing date (or 4 weeks from the date of application if there is no specified closing date).