Aviation Facilities Manager – On-Site at Melbourne Airport

BGIS, Aviation Aligned Client; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free On-Site Parking

Flexible Start and Finish Times within

Rotating On-Call Roster

Job summary

BGIS, Aviation Aligned Client is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day operational delivery of a high-profile aviation facilities portfolio based at Melbourne Airport precinct. Reporting to the Regional Services Manager, you will manage on-site operations, coordinate maintenance, and ensure safety, compliance and service levels across the contract.

You will build strong relationships with client representatives, subcontractors and internal teams, support budgeting and cost

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Management, Property, or integrated service delivery environments.
• Strong understanding of contract delivery, maintenance operations and service coordination.
• Experience working within aviation, transport or other complex operational environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Financial awareness including budgeting, cost tracking and reporting.
• Experience using CMMS systems (or similar platforms).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively within structured operational environments.
• Formal qualifications in Facilities Management, Property, Business or related discipline.
• Experience in airport, aviation or high-security environments.
• Knowledge of subcontractor management and procurement processes.
• Exposure to continuous improvement or service optimisation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of facilities services across the airport precinct.
• Ensure contractual KPI’s and service delivery obligations are met consistently.
• Support financial performance including budgeting, forecasting and cost control activities.
• Maintain strong working relationships with client representatives, contractors and internal teams.
• Review and manage reactive and planned maintenance works, ensuring accurate cost recovery.
• Support subcontractor management, compliance and performance monitoring.
• Assist in identifying risks and opportunities within the contract environment.
• Contribute to monthly reporting, performance updates and operational reviews.
• Ensure compliance with WHS&E, QA and environmental requirements.
• Participate in a shared after-hours on-call roster.

Skills

Facilities Management

Contract delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Communication

Aviation/transport experience

MS Office proficiency

Structured operations

High-security environments

Continuous improvement

Education

Formal qualifications in Facilities Management, Property, Business or related discipline

Tools

CMMS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

BGIS, Aviation Aligned Client is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day operational delivery of a high-profile aviation facilities portfolio based at Melbourne Airport precinct. Reporting to the Regional Services Manager, you will manage on-site operations, coordinate maintenance, and ensure safety, compliance and service levels across the contract.

You will build strong relationships with client representatives, subcontractors and internal teams, support budgeting and cost