Officer Facilities

Job Description

The Estates and Infrastructure Services is responsible for the management and strategic oversight of the University’s property, buildings and infrastructure at all campuses and centers throughout its 12 member countries. The sections responsibilities include Strategic Asset Management, Maintenance Services, Design and Project Management Services, as well as Occupational Health, Safety, Sustainability and DISMAC Services.

The Facilities Officer will work closely with local service providers, contractors, and campus stakeholders to ensure consistent service delivery aligned with USP standards. The role is operational in nature and supports strategic initiatives led by the Hub Coordinator. The position will be based at the Emalus Campus. The position description can be downloaded by clicking on the link: https://www.bfound.net/Company/2090-20263529053558.pdf

Organisation Description

The University of the South Pacific (USP) is the premier tertiary institution in the Pacific region. Established in 1968, it is committed to international standards of research and teaching excellence, with an emphasis on key regional issues. USP is jointly owned by 12 member countries: Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Courses are offered face-to-face at our main campuses (predominantly at Laucala Campus where this position is based), as well as by online and blended modes, in order to cater for students spread across 33 million square kilometres of ocean, on both sides of the international dateline. This location at the heart of the world’s most linguistically diverse region makes USP a fascinating institution in which to work.

Selection Criteria

The Person we Seek

• A diploma in the relevant Management, Business, Engineering or related field with 3 years of relevant experience in facilities operations; or

• A combination of relevant experience and/or education/training;

• Experience cleaning, hygiene, and waste services in large institutions;

• Practical knowledge of cleaning, pest control, and waste management;

• Basic coordination and reporting skills;

• Ability to work independently and follow service standards;

• Good communication and stakeholder engagement;

• Familiarity with Pacific region operational contexts is desirable.