02 Nov
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Elite Human Capital
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East Perth
02 Nov
Elite Human Capital
East Perth
About St Bart's
For 60 years, St Bart’s has supported people experiencing homelessness and severe and persistent mental health issues as they rebuild their lives. We started as a small homeless shelter for men and have grown into a progressive and inclusive organisation providing support to hundreds of Western Australian men, women and families across four key service areas. Our goal is to provide safe, supported accommodation and services to people who need it the most, regardless of background, age, gender or ethnicity.
St Bart’s is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all walks of life. We uphold our values of Commitment, Curiosity, Compassion and Collaboration in everything we do.
St Bart's is entering an exciting period of growth and transformation, creating an opportunity for an experienced leader to strengthen its facilities, procurement and asset management functions and support the organisation's long-term sustainability.
The Position
We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Head of Facilities and Procurement to provide leadership across St Bart's property portfolio, facilities, procurement, contracts and asset management functions.
Reporting to the Chief Financial and Corporate Services Officer, this senior leadership position will oversee a diverse portfolio of approximately 9 staffed facilities, including community recovery villages, residential accommodation and our head office/multi service facility in East Perth.
With responsibility for an annual operating budget of approximately $3 million, with associated major supplier contracts and a substantial property and asset portfolio, the role requires a combination of commercial acumen, technical facilities expertise and people leadership.
Leading a team encompassing procurement and maintenance functions, you will oversee preventative and reactive maintenance, capital works, major plant and equipment, contractor performance, fleet management and the ongoing safety and compliance of St Bart's facilities.
A priority will be to strengthen systems, processes and governance, improving procurement practices,
contract management, asset lifecycle planning and operational efficiency. With recent financial and operational systems under consideration, there is a genuine opportunity to influence technology selection, introduce more effective workflows and establish scalable, fit-for-purpose processes.
As a trusted advisor to the executive team, you will bring sound commercial judgement, challenge existing practices constructively and provide practical recommendations that balance cost, quality, risk and service delivery.
About You
You will be an experienced facilities, property, asset management or procurement leader with the commercial capability and strategic perspective to oversee a complex, multi-site operating environment.
Ideally, you will bring:
· Relevant qualifications in engineering, property management, project management or a related discipline will be highly regarded.
· At least 10 years' experience across facilities management, property, procurement, asset management or related disciplines, including senior leadership responsibilities.
· Demonstrated experience managing diverse property portfolios, major plant and equipment, maintenance programs and capital works.
· Strong commercial and financial acumen, including managing substantial operating budgets, high-value contracts, procurement processes and supplier negotiations.
· Proven ability to lead, coach and develop multidisciplinary teams, building accountability, capability and a collaborative service culture.
· Experience improving systems, processes and governance, ideally including the implementation of procurement, asset management or facilities management technology.
· Sound knowledge of regulatory compliance, workplace health and safety, contractor management and operational risk.
· Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the confidence to provide constructive advice and challenge established practices.
· A practical, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to balance strategic priorities with operational requirements.
Other requirements:
· A current satisfactory National Police Clearance.
· A current WA Driver’s Licence.
Importantly, you will be a collaborative and credible leader who can build trusted relationships across the organisation, influence positive change and deliver sustainable improvements in a not-for-profit service environment.
Benefits and Location
This is a permanent full-time position offering an attractive remuneration package.
Salary packaging benefits are available through St Bart’s not-for-profit status and you will receive 23 days of annual leave.
This position is located at the Lime Street site in East Perth, right next to Claisebrook train station.
This is an prospect to join a purpose-driven organisation at an significant stage of its growth and transformation.
You will have the opportunity to:
· Play a key leadership role in strengthening the facilities and procurement functions of an established not-for-profit organisation.
· Influence strategic decisions relating to property, infrastructure, procurement and asset investment.
· Lead meaningful improvements in systems, processes, governance and operational performance.
· Work closely with an engaged executive leadership team and contribute to organisation-wide planning and decision-making.
· Make a tangible difference to the safety, quality and sustainability of facilities supporting vulnerable Western Australians.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced leader looking for an opportunity to combine commercial expertise, operational leadership and meaningful social impact, we would welcome your application.
Please submit your current resume.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Shireen DuPreez on 04•• ••• 821. All enquiries and applications will be handled in strict confidence.
📌 Head of Facilities and Procurement - St Bart's (East Perth)
🏢 Elite Human Capital
📍 East Perth