"Facilities Officer"

Part-time (0.6 FTE), fixed term until December 2026 (with possibility of extension subject to funding)

Exciting opportunity to be a Facilities Officer at the School of Rural Health, Dubbo Campus

Base Salary from $86,511 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation

The Facilities Officer provides a range of administrative activities to support the delivery of the Sydney Medical School Doctor of Medicine Program in Dubbo. They coordinate all aspects of facilities, asset and resource management relating to the residential accommodation, teaching, administration, and student facilities at the School of Rural Health in Dubbo. This includes managing accommodation bookings, coordination of contractors and maintenance tasks, and providing logistical support to staff and students. The Facilities Officer works in collaboration with other members of the administration and facilities team and provides support to the School of Rural Health (SRH) in relation to their portfolio area.

This position will collaborate with other School staff to support and enhance student placements and multidisciplinary learning experiences in rural areas in accordance with the Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) Program parameters, Murray Darling Medical Schools Network (MDMSN) Program funding and Sydney Medical Program (SMP). This position ensures compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory controls and ensures a safe working environment for all staff and students in accordance with The University of Sydney policy.

This position is located at Dubbo. Travel within Dubbo is a requirement of this position.

It is an opportune time to make a lifestyle change and join Dubbo's thriving rural community. Dubbo, NSW is a vibrant regional centre that offers the benefits of space and a laid-back lifestyle with the amenities of a major city. Home of the Aboriginal people of the Wiradjuri Nation, Dubbo connects and services a broad catchment population of 120,000 people in the Orana Region and has daily flights to a number of regional and metropolitan centres. Click on the link to see more about Dubbo https://www.dubbo.com.au/live. A relocation allowance will be available to the successful candidate.

Occasional out of hours work, flexible working and regular manual handling tasks are required of this role.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• manage all aspects of the SRH in Dubbo's residential accommodation and facilities for medical and other students or staff attending the SRH in Dubbo
• coordinate all aspects of the SRH in Dubbo's administration and teaching facilities requirements including maintenance, repairs, and resource allocation
• assist the education team with orientation and induction for the new SRH students in relation to facilities and WHS
• recruit and coordinate student representatives on behalf of the SRH in Dubbo
• effectively time manage concurrent projects
• assist with the general maintenance and bookings for the University of Sydney fleet vehicles
• undertakes ad-hoc projects and other activities

About you:

• experience in facilities management, hotel services, real estate management or experience in a similar environment
• demonstrated experience working both independently and in a team environment, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work
• demonstrated experience in undertaking risk management processes identifying, analysing and evaluating risk that may impact on the organization
• advanced computer skills including database creation and management and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Email and a range of Internet applications
• compliance with the Public Health (COVID-19 Vaccination of Health Care Workers) Order 2021
• current Driver's License