Job Title
Facilities Manager
Job Description Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a facilities management professional who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. You'll be responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of properties, ensuring operational excellence across maintenance, compliance, contractor management, financial performance and stakeholder engagement.
As a trusted advisor to our client, you will play a critical role in delivering safe, compliant and efficient facilities while driving continuous improvement and exceptional customer outcomes.
Job Description
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be an Australian Citizen.
- Must hold, or be willing and eligible to obtain, a Security Clearance.
- Must be based in Melbourne or Sydney.
What's in it for You?
High-Profile Government Portfolio
Support a nationally significant WOAG account and gain exposure to a complex and diverse property portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage an assigned portfolio of client properties across the WOAG account.
- Act as the primary point of contact for reactive maintenance issues and critical incidents.
- Coordinate contractors and service providers to ensure compliance with service level agreements and statutory requirements.
- Conduct property inspections, audits and compliance assessments, including NABERS-related activities.
- Develop and maintain asset lifecycle plans and asset registers.
- Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance programs.
- Manage operational budgets, maintenance expenditure, forecasting and financial reporting.
- Approve and reconcile invoices and ensure financial controls are maintained.
- Build strong relationships with clients, landlords, contractors and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure service delivery meets contractual obligations and key performance indicators.
- Support business continuity planning, crisis management and incident response activities.
- Drive innovation, process improvement and operational efficiencies.
- Maintain accurate systems, records and reporting.
- Participate in audits and ensure compliance with all workplace health, safety and environmental requirements.
What You'll Bring
Essential Experience
- Minimum 3 years' experience in Facilities Management, Property Management or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of building operations, maintenance, compliance and contractor management.
- Experience managing budgets, maintenance expenditure and financial reporting.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities across a diverse property portfolio.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and customer service skills.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to a broader team environment.
- Strong understanding of compliance, risk management and workplace safety requirements.
- Proven track record of achieving service delivery and KPI outcomes.
Desirable
- Experience working within government or highly regulated environments.
- Knowledge of NABERS, asset management and lifecycle planning.
- Relevant qualifications in Facilities Management, Property, Building Services or a related discipline.
If you're an experienced Facilities Manager looking for your next challenge within a high-profile government portfolio, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and be part of what's next. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.
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