Assistant Facilities Manager

Knight Frank; Canberra; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra two weeks of leave

Two wellness days per year

Birthday off

Job summary

Knight Frank Australia is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead the day-to-day management of commercial buildings in the Canberra area. This hands-on, site-based role covers maintenance, inspections, compliance, and administrative support across multiple properties.

You will coordinate contractors, manage licences and documentation, and liaise with tenants and partners to uphold presentation and service standards. A valid Australian working right and a contractor-friendly approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in commercial facilities operations, including maintenance coordination and contractor management.
• Experience with administration and compliance tasks, such as contractor documentation, invoice processing and record keeping.
• Qualifications in Facilities Management or related field are beneficial, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day facilities management of commercial buildings.
• Coordinate contractors and maintenance works (planned and reactive) and follow jobs through to completion.
• Carry out site inspections to identify issues and take action to resolve maintenance, presentation and compliance concerns.
• Manage contractor compliance, including licences, insurances and site documentation.
• Support facilities administration, including purchase orders, invoicing and reporting.
• Work across multiple sites and build strong relationships with clients, tenants and stakeholders.

Skills

Facilities Management

Contractor management

Tenant liaison

Maintenance coordination

Education

Facilities Management qualification

Building Services/Trades qualification

Job description

• Work with the AMS Canberra team,managing high-quality commercial buildings close to great amenities andtransport.
• Enjoy daily variety throughexposure to multiple properties, diverse tenants and a mix of facilities,administration and compliance responsibilities.
• Join a close-knit, high-performingteam known for its collaborative culture.

Who are we looking for?

• Strong hands-on experience incommercial facilities operations, including maintenance coordination,contractor management and day-to-day building support.
• Experience with administration andcompliance tasks, such as contractor documentation, invoice processing,reporting and maintaining accurate records.
• Relevant qualifications inFacilities Management, Property, Building Services, Trades or a related fieldare beneficial, or equivalent practical experience.
• Good communicator who enjoysworking with tenants, clients and service partners.
• Organised, responsive and able tojuggle priorities.
• Experience supporting oroverseeing tenant fit-outs, refurbishments or building works is beneficial.

The Role

As Facilities Manager, you will beresponsible for the day-to-day operation, presentation and maintenanceofcommercial properties across the Canberra office market. This is a hands-on,site-based role where you will take ownership of facilities delivery,overseeing maintenance, contractors, inspections, compliance and administrativesupport across multiple buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day facilitiesmanagement of commercial buildings.
• Coordinate contractors andmaintenance works (planned and reactive) and follow jobs through to completion.
• Carry out regular site inspectionsto identify issues early and take action to resolve maintenance, presentationand compliance concerns.
• Manage contractor compliance,including licences, insurances, permits and site documentation.
• Support facilities administration,including purchase orders, invoicing, record keeping and reporting.
• Work across multiple sites andsupport Property Managers as required, while building strong relationships withclients, tenants, contractors and internal stakeholders.

About Knight Frank

Knight Frank Australia is part of the world's largest privately owned propertyconsultancy. We provide transactional and advisory services across commercialproperty, including office, retail, and industrial assets.

What'sin it foryou?

• Enjoy two extra weeks of leave,two wellness days every year, and your birthday off to celebrate yourway.
• People first culture with visible,approachable leaders who keep everyone connected through open conversations andregular business updates.
• Drive your career forward withstructured six-monthly check-ins and the ability to start growth conversationsanytime.
• Work smarter with purpose-builtproperty platforms and technology designed to save you time everyday.
  

Important to know

You must have valid Australianworking rights to be considered.

A police check is required forsuccessful candidates.

We use AI tools to assist withhiring, but people make the final decisions.

We arecurrentlyNOTaccepting candidates via an agency, wehavePSA'sin place.