Facilities Manager

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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