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Job Title

Facilities Manager

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Job Description

Full Time | Brisbane

Applicants must be Australian citizens and hold (or be able to obtain) the required security clearance.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage daily operations across multiple facilities, covering both hard and soft services
• Oversee hard services including general building maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing and fire safety systems
• Oversee soft services including cleaning, grounds maintenance, waste management, security and pest control
• Ensure all reactive, planned and corrective maintenance meets contractual, regulatory and industry standards
• Coordinate maintenance programs to uphold site condition, presentation, safety and compliance
• Prepare accurate site documentation including emergency procedures, compliance records and financial summaries
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to develop capital budgets and maintenance plans
• Monitor contractor and tenant compliance with insurance and regulatory requirements
• Travel to regional and remote sites to conduct inspections and support local teams

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Facilities Management OR relevant trade/technical qualification or FM‑related tertiary qualification
• Bachelor’s degree and/or supervisory experience (preferred)
• Strong capability in planning and managing preventative maintenance programs
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and related documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CMMS/Work Order Management systems

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Who are we?

City FM Australia (City) provides world-leading facilities management and engineering solutions that ensure safe, successful, and sustainable outcomes for our partners, on time and on budget.

Operating across some of Australia’s most complex and high-demand environments, we combine operational excellence with strong commercial outcomes—underpinned by a people-first, safety-led culture.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Facilities Manager to lead operations at Edinburgh Parks Distribution Centre, South Australia in a full time permanent role within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This is a critical leadership role, responsible for the end-to-end performance of the facility—spanning maintenance delivery, contractor management, asset optimisation, safety, and financial performance. Acting as the primary on-site representative for City, you will play a key role in driving operational outcomes, building strong stakeholder relationships, and ensuring the site consistently performs at a high level.

You will partner closely with Distribution Centre leadership and internal teams to align facilities management with operational priorities—balancing planned programs with reactive demands while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance asset performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operational Leadership – Lead all facilities management activities on site, ensuring high performance, reliability, and service delivery
• Contractor & Workforce Management – Oversee contractors and technical teams, ensuring alignment to standards, performance, and safety expectations
• Asset & Maintenance Strategy – Drive preventative maintenance programs and optimise asset lifecycle performance
• Stakeholder Management – Build and maintain strong relationships with site leadership, internal teams, and external partners
• Financial & Commercial Oversight – Manage budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities for efficiency and value creation
• Health, Safety & Compliance – Ensure full compliance with HSE legislation, City policies, and site requirements
• Continuous Improvement – Identify, lead, and deliver initiatives that improve operational efficiency and site performance
• Performance & Reporting – Monitor KPIs, manage workflows, and ensure visibility of performance across key stakeholders

Experience & Expertise:

Essential

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Facilities Manager or similar leadership role within a large-scale industrial or commercial environment
• Proven experience managing complex sites with multiple stakeholders, contractors, and competing priorities
• Strong commercial acumen, including budget management and cost optimisation
• Demonstrated experience driving operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong understanding of maintenance, asset management, and facilities operations
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Current driver’s licence
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