Facilities Manager

About this role

Job Title

Facilities Manager

Job Description Summary

Lead facilities operations across a diverse portfolio, delivering exceptional service, compliance and asset performance.

Job Description

Facilities Manager

Melbourne, VIC | Full-Time

• Autonomous role managing a diverse property portfolio
• Strong mix of facilities, asset and stakeholder management
• Join a global leader with excellent career development opportunities

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Facilities Manager to join our Integrated Facilities Management team.

In this autonomous and highly visible role, you'll be responsible for delivering facilities and asset management services, leading maintenance programs and managing contractors across a diverse property portfolio. You'll work closely with key stakeholders to ensure facilities operate safely, efficiently and in line with contractual, regulatory and compliance requirements.

This role offers significant variety, combining operational management, financial oversight, client engagement and continuous improvement initiatives while providing exceptional customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day facilities operations across a diverse property portfolio
• Oversee reactive, preventative and planned maintenance programs
• Conduct regular site inspections and condition audits
• Manage contractors, suppliers and service partners to ensure service excellence
• Review and assess maintenance reports, quotations and recommendations
• Coordinate work orders, purchase orders and invoice approvals
• Maintain asset data, site documentation and operating procedures
• Provide input into asset management and lifecycle planning initiatives
• Support risk, compliance and health and safety requirements across all sites
• Implement operational improvements and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Prepare reports, action plans and client updates
• Respond to after-hours emergencies and critical incidents when required
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders

About You

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Facilities Management
• Demonstrated experience managing contractors and maintenance programs
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Experience working across both hard and soft services environments
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving capabilities
• Experience managing supplier contracts, quotations and procurement activities
• Strong understanding of health, safety and compliance requirements
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills including Excel, Word and Outlook
• Diploma in Facilities Management or related discipline highly regarded

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, with 50,000+ employees across 60 countries. In Australia, we partner with some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver innovative property solutions across office, retail, industrial and logistics assets.

Our strength lies in our collaborative approach, deep market insight and ability to integrate services to deliver exceptional outcomes. We are driven by a client-first mindset and a commitment to excellence, empowering our people to think differently and create value at every stage of the property lifecycle.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to manage a diverse and high-profile property portfolio
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Exposure to leading clients and complex facilities environments
• Strong career progression opportunities within a global organisation
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
• Opportunity to work with industry-leading facilities and asset management teams
• Comprehensive employee benefits and wellbeing programs

Diversity & Inclusion

At Cushman & Wakefield, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Please note applicants must be eligible to work in Australia. 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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