Autonomous Facilities Manager – NSW & QLD | Safety & Compliance

Guardian; Queensland; Remote; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomous role

Impact on operational performance

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Competitive remuneration package

Job summary

Guardian Childcare & Education is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager based in NSW or QLD to lead performance, safety and presentation across a diverse property portfolio. The role focuses on maintenance, compliance, contractor oversight, and operational excellence across sites.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance facilities operations while maintaining safety and high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Management, Property Management, Building Services, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance, compliance, and contractor management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across a large portfolio.
• Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commercial mindset with experience managing budgets and project costs.
• Confident using systems and reporting tools to track maintenance and project activity.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections to identify maintenance, presentation, compliance and safety issues.
• Manage contractors and service providers, ensuring quality workmanship and service delivery.
• Oversee maintenance, capital works, and minor works projects from scope through to completion.
• Support compliance initiatives and help resolve operational and facilities-related risks.
• Review contractor performance, reports, and project outcomes.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to prioritise and coordinate facilities activities.
• Provide reporting, recommendations, and solutions to improve facilities operations.
• Participate in an on‑call roster to support urgent after‑hours maintenance matters.

Skills

Facilities management

Contractor management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Driver's license

Travel willingness

Portfolio management

Job description

Guardian Childcare & Education is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager based in NSW or QLD to lead performance, safety and presentation across a diverse property portfolio. The role focuses on maintenance, compliance, contractor oversight, and operational excellence across sites.

You will drive continuous improvement, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance facilities operations while maintaining safety and high standards.