Operations Lead at JLL

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Relationship Management, Contract Management, Service Delivery Excellence, Operational Performance Optimization, Continuous Improvement, Vendor Management, Work Order Management, HSSE Inspections, Financial Oversight, Budget Management, Forecasting, Facility Management, Security Clearances, Negotiation, Leadership, Conflict Resolution

Industry

Real Estate

Description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Role Summary At JLL, we're seeking an experienced Operations Lead to manage critical client relationships and oversee complex FM contracts while ensuring service delivery excellence and operational performance optimization. You'll drive continuous improvement initiatives, collaborate with global stakeholders to deliver integrated solutions, and develop value-enhancing strategies that support our clients' evolving business objectives and workplace needs. This is an exciting new position created in response to our continued business growth and expansion, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic, evolving organization. Key Responsibilities Serve as primary point of contact for RTX site FMs and local FM subject matter expert Manage vendor contracts where JLL is principal, including performance monitoring and compliance oversight Oversee work order management and coordinate priority reactive works through helpdesk systems Organize HSSE/FM inspections, compile reports, and proactively raise maintenance work orders Build and maintain client relationships through regular meetings and strategic planning sessions Lead contract management activities including performance monitoring and financial oversight across ANZ Supervise diverse facility types from defense compounds to corporate offices and manufacturing sites Oversee facility management teams and service providers to ensure consistent service delivery Manage FM budgets, review vendor quotations, and lead financial forecasting and reporting Deliver client reporting requirements and resolve escalated issues to minimize risk exposure Required Qualifications: No criminal background, Aus citizen is a requirement, maintain NV1 clearances Bachelor's degree in Facility Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field 5+ years of experience in facilities management with at least 3 years in contract management Strong understanding of facility services, contract structures, SLAs, and KPIs Experience with defence contractor or secure facility environments Project/transition management experience for relocations and facility changes Technical knowledge of building systems (HVAC, fire suppression, electrical infrastructure) Proven track record of successful client relationship management Experience with financial management including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills Strong leadership abilities with experience managing teams and service providers Ability to obtain and maintain security clearances for defence industry facilities Shaping the future of real estate for a better world At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working. We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way. JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat. Interested candidates, please apply following the link below quoting job reference number LMREQ486531 Location: On-site –Brisbane, QLD If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table! At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing. JLL Privacy Notice Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely. For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement. For additional details please see our career site pages for each country. For candidates in the United States, please see a full copy of our Equal Employment Opportunity policy here. Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at HRSCLeaves@jll.com. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL. Activate your Personal Job Alerts now and receive opportunities as soon as they are advertised. If you're a current JLL employee, please apply using the Internal Career Site At JLL, we give you the opportunity, knowledge and tools to own your success, because we value what makes each of us unique. We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500® company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.

Responsibilities

The Operations Lead will serve as the primary point of contact for site FMs, manage vendor contracts including performance monitoring, and oversee work order management and priority reactive works. This role also involves organizing inspections, building client relationships, leading contract management activities, and supervising diverse facility types.