Asset Operations Manager

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Asset Operations Manager

• Awarded Australia’s Major Tourism Attraction (Sydney)
• Two roles available – 1 Ongoing, Full Time, 1 Temporary 3 years, Full Time
• Taronga Clerk Grade 7/8 ($94,782 to $104,918 pa, plus Annual Leave Loading and Employer Superannuation Contributions)
• Located at Taronga Zoo, Mosman

Looking to secure a shared future for wildlife and people?

Taronga is looking for an experienced, driven and motivated Asset Operations Manager who is interested in joining a leading organisation in conservation, education, animal management and transformational guest experiences.

About us…

Taronga Zoo officially opened in October 1916, with Taronga Western Plains Zoo officially opening in February 1977! We believe in a shared future for Wildlife and People. Taronga is working in partnership with wildlife conservation organizations and communities to develop ways to protect species and habitats. Taronga. For the Wild!

Our employees enjoy generous employment conditions including:

• Complimentary family and friends passes
• A wide range of discounts on our award winning accommodation
• Discounted food and beverage purchases across the site
• Reduced rates for other services including animal encounters 
• To discover more about the benefits of working at Taronga, please visit our website here:

We value diversity…

Taronga is an equal opportunity employer, where we recognise the diversity of our workforce and community – be it on the basis of gender, age, culture, religion, language or personal circumstances.

Taronga is also committed to building on the perspectives, experience, knowledge and skills that this diversity brings to our organisation.

Taronga provide specific workplace programs to support diversity and equal employment opportunities for women, people with a disability and people identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

About the role…

The successful individual will enjoy implementing improved asset management in a complex and dynamic facility, and working with a diverse range of stakeholders. They will apply maintenance planning skills and knowledge applicable for assets relating to one of the following areas:

Commercial – Accommodation, commercial food & beverage, events

Structures – exhibits, buildings, fences, paths, roadways, and heritage structures

Key accountabilities…

• Manage the development and implementation for new workflow processes
• Contribute to the operation and availability of exhibits and facilities by planning and scheduling work requests.
• Ensure the efficient use of resources by preparing staff rosters and by planning and allocating work requests to staff and contractors.
• Manage minor works contracts.
• Finalise work requests by verifying successful completion of work with the initiating stakeholder.
• Assist in complex maintenance works by providing input into the scope of work requests and development of options and provision of estimates so that stakeholders can make meaningful decisions on the viability and priorities of requests.
• Provide maintenance and services infrastructure input to the planning and design of specific capital works projects.
• Manage and maintain asset data base ensuring that all information is updated and revised regularly and carry out regular audits to maintain accuracy of the data.
• Lead, manage and supervise employees, allocate duties, provide direction on work, ensure the quality of works, monitor performance, plan and schedule tasks, and establish goals and timeframes.

About you…

We are looking for candidates that have:

• Tertiary or Trade qualifications in Facilities Management, Project Management of Construction or an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills and experience.
• Hold a current NSW Drivers Licence or ability to have existing license formally recognised, including manual vehicle operator.
• Obtain and maintain a current paid NSW Working with Children Check at own expense.

About applying…

We value your safety, and the privacy of your information. Please only apply for this position via http://www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/. This is the only legitimate website to apply via, and the only website whereby applications will be accepted.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter of one page.  You are also required to complete the two target questions as part of your application. 

1. Describe your experience with leading change to implement structured maintenance with contractors and staff to provide routine maintenance and corrective works in a complex facility with 24-hour operations
2. Describe your experience and understanding of maintenance and WHS requirements for structures, including buildings, fences, paths, roadways, heritage structures, plant and equipment, operational services, logistics, events, accommodation and commercial kitchen facilities

Applications must be completed via http://www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/ using the reference number 000067H2 or searching the word Taronga. For more information in relation to the vacant position please contact Kate McAlpine on 0450 657 518 or [email protected]

To review a copy of the role description, please visit the careers page of the Taronga website http://www.taronga.org.au 

If you are experiencing technical difficulties in applying, please contact “I work for NSW” support team on 1800 562 679 or [email protected]

Applications close:   Midnight 19 July 2018