Ex-Police Facilities & Operations Jobs in Sydney

• Casual Duty Manager

  Macquarie University · Sydney

  Part-time

  Your policing background gives you a natural instinct for public safety, managing unexpected incidents, and coordinating people under pressure — all central to running a busy leisure facility. Leading a site and overseeing risk assessments draws directly on your experience taking charge of operational shifts and responding to emergencies. The main gap is the specific aquatic and lifeguard qualifications, but your transferable leadership and safety expertise would make you a strong candidate once those are obtained.

  Posted Today

• National HSE Operations Manager

  UGL Limited · Sydney

  Full-time

  Your experience in incident command, dynamic risk assessment, and multi-agency coordination during critical incidents translates directly into leading HSE operations on large infrastructure projects. You are already practised in interpreting legislation, managing safety risks under pressure, and conducting structured investigations—skills that map to ICAM and rail safety compliance. This role would let you apply your operational leadership to a civilian safety environment, though you would need to build industry-specific HSE knowledge.

  Posted Today

• Facilities Manager

  Colliers · Sydney

  Full-time

  Your experience running a shift, a custody suite, or an operational unit gives you direct people-and-process management skills that this role needs. You are used to ensuring compliance with regulations, maintaining safety standards, and coordinating contractors or external agencies under pressure. Building strong relationships with tenants, clients, and stakeholders mirrors the diplomacy and communication you apply daily with partners and the public.

  Posted Today

• Operations Manager

  JLL · Sydney

  Full-time

  Your experience managing operational shifts, ensuring compliance with procedures, and handling incidents directly prepares you to oversee facility operations, risk management, and contractor compliance. You are accustomed to maintaining high standards of safety and regulatory adherence, and your ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders in dynamic environments will serve you well in this role.

  Posted Yesterday

• Operations - Facilities Manager

  Virgin Active · Sydney

  Full-time

  Your operational leadership and incident command experience translate directly to being Manager on Duty, handling emergencies and ensuring site safety and security. Your background in managing people, maintaining standards and working under pressure prepares you for the team leadership and compliance responsibilities of this facilities operations role.

  Posted Yesterday

• Duty Manager

  NSW Government · Sydney

  Temporary

  A$102,936 – A$113,579Estimated

  You have run operational shifts, managed incidents and coordinated multi-agency responses, which directly maps to acting as the operational escalation point and coordinating frontline staff in a 24/7 environment. Your experience of maintaining safety and service continuity under pressure, along with your ability to handle incidents and enquiries, equips you to ensure a safe and welcoming experience for visitors, guests and residents.

  Posted Yesterday

• Technical Facilities Manager

  JLL · Sydney

  Full-time

  This Technical Facilities Manager role draws directly on your experience managing operational environments, coordinating multi-agency responses and maintaining safety-critical procedures. Your background in running a shift, custody suite or operational unit translates into overseeing building systems, vendor management and emergency response protocols. The role's emphasis on compliance with SOPs, EOPs and incident management aligns with your disciplined approach to process and risk mitigation.

  Posted Yesterday

• Logistics Operations Manager

  KONE · Sydney

  Full-time

  Your experience managing logistics, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and ensuring safe and efficient operations in high-pressure environments translates directly into this role. Policing develops strong skills in process governance, supplier management, and incident response that are valuable for overseeing freight, warehousing, and distribution networks. While the role is not security-focused, your ability to lead teams, enforce standards, and handle complex operational challenges makes you a credible candidate.

  Posted Yesterday

• Facilities Manager

  Colliers · Sydney

  Full-time

  Your experience running a shift or a custody suite has given you the operational discipline to manage building compliance, security, and day-to-day operations across multiple sites. You are used to managing contractors and stakeholders, monitoring budgets, and ensuring safety—all core to this Facilities Manager role. Your ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise under pressure directly translates to maintaining building standards and tenant relationships.

  Posted Yesterday

• Facilities Manager

  Colliers · Sydney

  Full-time

  You've spent years running operational units, managing shift teams and coordinating multi-agency responses under pressure. This facilities role demands exactly that blend of people management, security oversight and compliance discipline — you already know how to keep a site safe, handle contractors and resolve tenant issues with the same calm authority you used on the ground.

  Posted 2 days ago

• Operations Lead - Sydney CBD

  Alo · Sydney

  Full-time

  You have direct experience running shifts and managing operational units, which maps onto the inventory and stockroom processes this role requires. Your ability to maintain discipline, solve problems under pressure, and lead teams ensures you can drive efficiency and accuracy in a retail environment. The role's focus on process adherence and team development plays to the command-and-control habits you built in policing.

  Posted 2 days ago

• Duty Manager Part Time

  NSW Government · Sydney

  Temporary

  A$102,936 – A$113,579Estimated

  Your operational command experience and ability to manage incidents under pressure are directly relevant to acting as the escalation point for a 24-hour visitor-facing environment. Coordinating frontline staff, contractors, and multiple teams (security, facilities, events) mirrors the multi-agency coordination you handled in policing, and your focus on safety and consistent service aligns with maintaining a secure and welcoming public space.

  Posted 4 days ago

• Operations Manager

  JLL · Sydney

  Full-time

  Your experience managing incidents, coordinating multi-agency responses, and enforcing compliance under pressure translates directly to overseeing facility operations, risk programs, and vendor relationships. Your ability to handle high-stakes situations and maintain regulatory standards makes you a strong candidate for ensuring seamless daily operations and safety.

  Posted 5 days ago

• Facilities Manager

  JLL · Sydney

  Full-time

  Your experience managing a shift, custody suite or operational unit gives you the people and process management skills this role demands. You're used to overseeing budgets, enforcing compliance, conducting inspections and coordinating multiple contractors under pressure — exactly the day-to-day reality of a facilities manager. The role's emphasis on health and safety, risk management and vendor oversight mirrors the operational discipline you've exercised throughout your policing career.

  Posted 6 days ago

• Facilities Manager

  JLL · Sydney

  Full-time

  Your experience running a shift, a custody suite, or an operational unit gives you the people-and-process management skills needed to lead a facilities team and oversee multiple sites. You're used to managing budgets, enforcing compliance with health and safety regulations, and coordinating with external agencies—all of which are central to this role. Your ability to handle critical incidents, conduct risk assessments, and maintain calm under pressure means you can keep operations running smoothly and respond effectively when building systems or emergencies arise.

  Posted 6 days ago

• Facilities Manager

  JLL · Sydney

  Full-time

  Your experience running a shift, a custody suite or an operational unit has given you exactly the people-and-process management this role demands. You're used to coordinating multiple vendors, managing compliance with strict regulations, and handling unexpected incidents under pressure — all core to facilities management. Your ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders and maintain clear reporting rhythms will let you step into this role and deliver from day one.

  Posted 7 days ago

• Facilities Manager

  JLL · Sydney

  Full-time

  Your experience running a shift or custody suite has given you the operational management, vendor coordination, and compliance mindset this role demands. You're used to conducting inspections, managing incidents, and maintaining standards under pressure, which translates directly to overseeing building operations and service delivery. The stakeholder engagement and reporting skills you developed liaising with multiple agencies will serve you well in managing client relationships and driving continuous improvement.

  Posted 8 days ago

• Customer Service Manager / Duty Manager - Harbord Diggers

  Harbord Diggers · Sydney

  Full-time

  A$90,000 – A$100,000Estimated

  ABOUT US Mounties Group Values are Family, Honesty, Care, Innovation, Fun, Outcome Driven and Loyalty. We are a Profit for Purpose organisation owned by its members and we exist to improve the lives of our members.

  Posted 8 days ago

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