About VenuesWest
VenuesWest enriches the lives of Western Australians by offering opportunities for those pursuing elite sport, a range of options for individuals or families choosing to live healthy, active lifestyles and a variety of entertainment experiences for everyone. Our vision is to be Australia’s leading provider of sport and entertainment venues and precincts.
Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace
VenuesWest recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace, where all employees feel welcome, accepted and safe to be their true self, and who are celebrated for their contribution and abilities.
We value the unique perspectives and skills that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people of diverse genders and sexualities, and women in management bring to the workplace and community and want to support equality for these groups of peoples. We aim to achieve this through increasing workforce representation. People from these backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply and identify themselves through the application questions. Sections of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) for measures to achieve equality will apply to this process.
If you have any accessibility requirements, including adjustments to the recruitment process, workplace adjustments, or documentation in alternative formats, please contact our People & Culture team on (08) 9441 8362 or email peopleandculture@venueswest.wa.gov.au.
About the Role
VenuesWest is seeking an experienced, motivated, outcomes-focussed professional to join our senior leadership team as the Manager Capital Works.
Reporting to the Director Portfolio Management, the Manager Capital Works leads the programming of capital investment and works together with managing capital works projects and expenditure functions for VenuesWest.
The position provides leadership and direction to the Capital Works Branch in the management, scoping, design, procurement and delivery of the VenuesWest capital projects and programs to ensure they are delivered on time and within budget, meet stakeholder expectations and comply with all relevant policies, codes, regulations and legislation.
In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing contractor safety inductions, conducting regular safety inspections, and ensuring all contractors maintain up-to-date risk assessments and safety management plans. You will lead the prioritisation and promotion of a safe working environment, actively working to eliminate or minimise health and safety risks. The role also includes developing and maintaining contractor management frameworks to meet legal, regulatory, and organisational WHS obligations, monitoring performance, and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
This is a full time, permanent position offering 37.5 hours per week with flexible working arrangements available including work from home. Whilst the position is located at Perth High Performance Centre in Mount Claremont, mobility will be required between our portfolio of venues.
What We Offer
The benefits of working with VenuesWest:
- Free on-site parking
- Free membership to our gym and aquatic centres with discounted personal training, access to staff fitness classes and discounts on kid’s programs
- A generous Reward and Recognition Program, including opportunity for free tickets to a range of sports and entertainment events
- Ability to achieve work/life balance, including flexible and hybrid work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
- A fantastic social club and culture program with regular activities
- A generous wellbeing program including seated massages, annual Flu Vaccinations & Skin Checks, Corporate Health Insurance discounts, access to free counselling for employees and their immediate family through EAP, optical reimbursement for office-based employees*
- A comprehensive learning and development program
- Payment for re-qualification for essential qualifications and certifications
- Generous leave entitlements including: four weeks annual leave, three add public service holidays*, long service leave after seven years*, cultural ceremonial leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, disability leave, 18 weeks paid parental leave*, and paid partner leave, opportunity to purchase leave and access to salary packaging arrangements
- 5% superannuation
*conditions apply
About the Person
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in delivering on capital programming, procurement, contract and financial management. Understanding of Australian Standards in construction and Workplace Health and Safety legislation is also a requirement of this role.
For any further job-related information please contact Jana Simpson on (08) 9441 8370.
For information on VenuesWest and its venues please visit our website www.venueswest.wa.gov.au and follow us on LinkedIn.
Application Instructions
To apply for this position, you must provide:
- A copy of your current resume and
- A cover letter with detailed examples to demonstrate:
- Proven high level experience and knowledge in the successful planning, design, specification development, procurement and delivery of capital works projects and programs including:
- Experience in the establishment and management of high level capital expenditure plans and budgets.
- Demonstrated experience in managing contractor safety by ensuring compliance with Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) regulations and safety standards.
A full copy of the Job Description attached as a PDF, which includes a complete list of the capabilities required to fulfil this role.
Please submit your application by clicking on the ‘Apply for Job’ button below.
For application assistance please contact People and Culture on (08) 9441 8362.
Employment Screening
To be eligible for employment with VenuesWest you must have the following at the time of commencement:
- Right to Work in Australia for the duration of the employment contract
- National Police Clearance (Note: having a conviction will not necessarily preclude you from employment. For more information on how convictions are considered, please see the attached information sheet)
Please note that the appointee will bear the costs associated with the abovementioned eligibility requirements.
Future Appointments
Applicants who are found suitable, but not recommended for the vacancy, may be considered for similar vacancies pursuant to the Commission’s Instructions No’s. 2 and 39.
