Facilities Manager

Overview

An established commercial property and facilities management company with a significant footprint across Australia is expanding. They seek a seasoned Facilities Manager to supervise a diverse portfolio of commercial properties and ensure outstanding facility management service delivery to key clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer daily facilities operations for a commercial property portfolio.
• Coordinate both planned and urgent maintenance tasks.
• Oversee contractor performance, service contracts, and vendor partnerships.
• Ensure adherence to all legal, regulatory, workplace health and safety (WHS), and building standards.
• Develop and monitor operational and facilities budgets.
• Regularly inspect properties and perform risk evaluations.
• Manage minor works, capital projects, and asset lifecycle planning.
• Foster robust relationships with clients, tenants, and stakeholders.
• Lead emergency response protocols and business continuity strategies.
• Track service delivery in line with set KPIs and SLAs.
• Generate routine reports covering maintenance, compliance, financials, and operational metrics.

Qualifications and Experience

• Prior experience in facilities management within commercial real estate.
• In-depth knowledge of building services such as HVAC, electrical, fire safety, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Experience managing contractors and multiple service suppliers.
• Clear understanding of Australian WHS laws and building compliance.
• Demonstrated capability in budget management and controlling operational costs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving aptitude and organizational skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and facilities management software platforms.
• Tertiary qualifications in Facilities Management, Property, Building Services, Engineering or related fields viewed favorably.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package.
• Opportunity to manage a prominent commercial property portfolio.
• Career growth prospects within a reputable industry leader.
• Supportive and cooperative team culture.
• Diverse exposure to various commercial properties and projects.