7215 USP Vacancy 15 - 22 March 2023

Estates and Infrastructure Coordinator | Tonga Campus - TCT035

Office Of The Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Regional Campuses and Global Engagement)

The Opportunity

The University of the South Pacific (USP) is one of two regional universities in the world and is the leading tertiary education provider and research facility in the South Pacific. We are supported by 12 Pacific Island Countries; Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. The University of the South Pacific invites suitably qualified applicants for the Estates & Infrastructure Coordinator position.

The Estates & Infrastructure Coordinator is expected to provide leadership and supervision of the Estates and Infrastructure team based at Tonga Campus. The Coordinator has roles in ensuring maintenance operations (construction, plumbing, electrical, drainage), building insurance and engineering certifications, leave management, renewal of service level agreements and ensure that campus facilities are efficiently managed. The Coordinator will ensure the highest possible level in service delivery in terms of managed Estates and Infrastructure, OHS, ensuring at all times that University requirements are followed. The Coordinator is also responsible for the management of all staff within the Estates & Infrastructure department, covering grounds, security and cleaning personnel.

The Person We Seek must have;

• A Degree in relevant discipline (Property and Facilities Management, Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Business Administration or equivalent) with two years of subsequent relevant experience;
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of maintenance and/or construction industry gained through on-the-job experience and/or formal training;
• Demonstrated experience in compiling and presenting technical and other reports;
• Demonstrated experience in supervision of staff.

How to Apply

Click the Apply button to apply for this position online.

The advertisement criteria is available on our University website (www.usp.ac.fj) under Employment Opportunities.

Please include the following documents in your application: Certified Academic Credentials/Transcripts, Cover letter clearly addressing key Selection Criteria and Resume with names of three referees, one of which must be your current or most recent direct work supervisor. Referees will only be contacted if you are selected.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

USP is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. USP encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.