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Facilities Manager

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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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All Orbits, All Planets - Join us on our journey

Gilmour Space is a leading Australian space company, developing launch vehicles, satellite platforms, advanced propulsion technologies; and launching from our licensed orbital spaceport in Bowen, North Queensland.

Are you a creative and experienced Facilities Manager looking for a dynamic role where your skills will make a real impact? Have you ever dreamt of building rockets right here in Australia? Well now’s your chance! Gilmour Space is seeking a talented individual to join our innovative team to send rockets to Space! Conveniently located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, our new state-of-the-art facility, purpose-built for designing and manufacturing rockets in-house, is equipped with the latest technology and tools, providing an ideal environment for innovation and excellence. So, what are you waiting for? Join us and be a part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space exploration and let’s send Australia to Space together!

How you will contribute to our mission in getting Australia to space:

The below is designed to give you an idea of the role you will play. There will be many more exciting and innovative things to do:

• Leadership and development of a small team of Facilities staff
• Management of cleaning/janitorial services
• Management of waste collection services
• Collaboration with senior management team in locating and selecting new facilities as needed
• Selection and ordering of furniture/desks/chairs/etc for our facilities
• Development of preventative maintenance schedules for all serviceable facilities equipment (HVAC systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems, roller doors, etc.)
• Coordination with contractors as needed to solve facilities related issues and make facilities related upgrades (Electricians, Plumbers, Dry-Wallers, etc.)
• Developing CAD models and/or layouts of our facilities
• Assistance in designing spaces that facilitate efficient collaboration between our staff

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to lead a small team
• NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, supply chain, or other technical discipline
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• Experience negotiating contracts and comparing service costs to achieve maximum value
• Experience coordinating with third-party vendors
• Experience managing budgets
• Experience with asset management software
• Knowledge of building management and automated facilities monitoring systems and processes, such as: HVAC systems, fluid plumbing systems, fire suppression systems, generators, or fuel storage systems
• Acute attention to detail and cleanliness standards
• Ability to work independently with little direction
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Ability to anticipate needs and develop innovative solutions for continuous improvement

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• Be the go-to person for all things maintenance in a global, iconic brand
• Permanent, full-time gig at our iconic Pitt Street club
• Free gym membership for you & a friend+ discounted PT + discounts with retailers

The Virgin way

At Virgin Active, our people are our special sauce. We believe great teams create unforgettable member experiences — and that starts with a culture where energy, ownership and individuality are celebrated. You’ll join a team known for pushing boundaries, elevating standards and bringing personality into everything we do. We expect a lot — and in return, we invest in your growth, support your leadership journey and give you the freedom to make an impact. This is a place for people who want to grow, lead and contribute to something bigger than themselves — while having a bit of fun along the way.

The impact you’ll make

As a Head of Department, you don’t just run a function — you lift it. You serve your people so they can serve your members — and when both thrive, results follow naturally. You build strong teams, shape culture, and drive performance in a way that strengthens the entire club experience. Your leadership ensures standards are upheld, people are supported, and members feel the difference every day.

What success looks like

Success in this role comes from balancing leadership across five key pillars:

1. People Leadership

You are accountable for building a high-performing, engaged and capable team.

Key accountabilities include:

• Lead, coach and develop your team through regular feedback, performance conversations and structured development plans.
• Create a positive, inclusive and safe team culture aligned with Virgin Active values.
• Ensure clear role expectations, accountability and ownership across the team.
• Recruit, onboard and retain top talent for your department.
• Manage performance issues promptly, fairly, consistently and in line with policy.
• Create fair and transparent rosters that balance business needs with team wellbeing and engagement.
• Role model professionalism, integrity and strong leadership behaviours at all times.

2. Commercial Leadership

You are responsible for contributing to the club’s commercial success through your department’s performance.

Key accountabilities include:

• Drive revenue, retention and key commercial KPIs relevant to your function.
• Translate budgets and targets into clear team priorities and actions.
• Use data and insights to identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
• Ensure your team understands how their role impacts financial performance.
• Plan and manage rosters, productivity and labour spend to achieve budget outcomes.
• Use data to forecast staffing requirements and improve efficiency.
• Support cross-department collaboration to achieve overall club targets.
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