$115,000 base salary + Super + RDO + Flexible Working

Thomastown (regular travel to other sites required)

Kids First have a prominent 125-year history of safeguarding children achieved through an unwavering commitment to people and transformation. If you want to take the lead in asset, facilities and fleet utilisation at a growing organisation and are looking for meaning and substance working for an organisation that acknowledges your value by offering great working conditions and flexible working arrangements, then this could be your next opportunity.

Your new role

The Manager - Asset, Facilities and Fleet is a key business partner who will enable Kids First to meet it strategic objectives by ensuring that the assets, facilities and fleet are meeting the needs of the business. They will achieve this by:

• Having oversight of all procurement activities at Kids First, ensuring quality and cost effectiveness of supplier products and services, and standardising approaches for supplier selection, onboarding and evaluation.
• Developing a long-term accommodation plan for the organisation, managing lease negotiations and overseeing the effective upkeep and maintenance of all facilities.
• Managing the operation of the fleet of vehicles at Kids First to most effectively support service delivery and overseeing the effective upkeep and maintenance of the fleet.
• Oversee the administration team to ensure a welcoming environment is provided for clients, staff and visitors.
• Providing strategic advice to the Executive and Senior Leadership Team on matters relating to procurement, fleet and property to assist them in making informed decisions.
• Regular reporting to the Executive team including accountability of budgets for facilities and fleet.

About you

• Previous experience in planning, managing and maintaining facilities and fleet, preferably on a national scale.
• A passionate business partner with strong collaboration skills, including the ability to engage and influence key stakeholders.
• Successful at building high-performance teams and leading change to improve the organisation.
• Have strong negotiation skills as demonstrated when dealing with suppliers and landlords as well as excellent communication skills for presenting information to other stakeholders such as the Board and staff.
• Previous experience in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to facilities and fleet.
• Previous experience in the not-for-profit sector would be highly valued.

How we reward you

• Be part of an organisation that truly lives its values
• Kids First understands the importance of flexible working and has a policy to support this
• Be nurtured in your career, including professional development in specialist evidence-based models, such as Promoting First Relationships (PFR)
• Enjoy ‘not for profit' benefits such as salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• We know how important it is to spend time with family which is why you get 3 additional leave days at Christmas
• Purchased leave and portable long service leave options
• Access to our Staff Wellbeing Program

Don't delay, apply now!

Only applications submitted via our website will be considered.

To view a full position description or to apply, please visit the Kids First website at: https://www.kidsfirstaustralia.org.au/careers

For inquiries about the position: KIRSTY DOLNY, DIRECTOR-CORPORATE SERVICES, 0436 611 222

Kids First is an Equal Opportunity employer that respects and values diversity and inclusion. Kids First welcomes everyone to apply, regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, and physical ability.

Kids First is a Child Safe Organisation, employment is conditional on satisfactory referee checks, a current Working With Children Check, National Criminal History check, proof of the right to work in Australia and a pre-employment medical (if applicable)