Background: 

The Deputy Director Operations oversees the management of physical assets, including buildings, grounds, and equipment. The incumbent works closely with the Director of Estates and Facilities to develop and implement strategies for effectively and efficiently operating these assets. The incumbent is required to develop strategic initiatives to accomplish the organization's goals and objectives for performance improvement and service development through collaboration with relevant divisions and colleges. The Deputy Director shall assist in developing the Division's planning framework and guidance to support Facility Management and administration services. He/she will manage the integrated long-term resource planning develops the strategic asset management framework for the Division and implement short and long-term Facility investment plans for the University.

Person Specification: 

Essential

• The incumbent should have at least a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Engineering discipline (Civil/ Architecture) or Electrical Mechanical or Property/Land Management, or Management qualification or equivalent qualification with 15 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of Facilities and Asset Management. 
• OR a Postgraduate qualification in a relevant Engineering discipline (Civil Engineering), Property/Land Management, Occupational Health and Safety or Business Administration qualification or equivalent qualification with 14 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of Facilities and Asset Management. 
• OR a higher qualification preferably Master level or equivalent in the relevant field (Civil Engineering), Property/Land Management, Occupational Health and Safety or Business Administration qualification or equivalent qualification with 10 years of progressively responsible experience in the field of Facilities and Asset Management.

Desirable

• Certification in the relevant field with membership of a recognized body would be an advantage.
• Demonstrable experience in providing outstanding organizational leadership and management    including:
• The capacity to develop and implement strategy and to initiate and implement change in a complex, multicultural environment.
• The ability to identify and assess appropriate opportunities and partnerships to strengthen the resource base and reputation of the University.
• Experience in effective management of financial and human resources, including staff planning, recruitment and performance management and a sound knowledge of business principles.
• Experience in formulating high-level documents and presentation skills.

Salary: FJD 95,189.00  plus 10% superannuation

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Application Details

All applications are to include:
 
• A letter of application addressing each of the criterion listed under the Person Specification more specifically the Essential and Desirable criteria. This application letter will form the main basis for shortlisting. Failure to provide the application letter will result in your application not being considered. 

• A detailed CV with three referees full contact details (telephone numbers and email addresses). Candidate should state their relationship with each referee (e.g. line manager, former postgraduate supervisor). 

• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates that are of relevance to the qualification requirements of the advertised position.

All applications must be submitted online using the University’s online job applications system which can be accessed at this address: https://careers.fnu.ac.fj .

Applications sent via email or manually for all positions will not be accepted.

Should you have any queries on the advertised opportunity or face difficulty in submitting the application online, please email the following:

1. HR Partner (email ID stated in the advertisement): For any queries regarding the advertised position.
2. hrat@fnu.ac.fj : For any assistance with the online application or technical issues.
3. vacancy2@fnu.ac.fj : For other queries regarding the advertised position, expression of interest or FNU careers.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not been contacted by Fiji National University, then your application has not been successful.

FNU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to applicants holding Fiji citizenship. International applicants may be considered.