Building Manager

Sekisui House Australia; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sekisui House Australia is seeking a proactive Building Manager for a premium residential high-rise in Brisbane. You will own day-to-day operations, safety, compliance, and maintenance, coordinating with Body Corporate, LivKey, residents and contractors.

In this hands-on role you’ll oversee plant and equipment, manage on-site teams, prepare reports, and ensure the building is always safe, secure, and presented to the highest standard. A valid licence and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential high-rise building maintenance and facilities management.
• Solid knowledge of Body Corporate legislation and core components of Management Rights assets.
• Strong technical understanding of plant and equipment related to high-rise construction.
• Excellent communication skills interfacing with contractors to committees.
• Highly organized administrative skills with attention to detail and strong numeric/written capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Familiar with Gallagher (or similar Access control systems); Mybos and CCTV systems.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Willingness to work every fourth Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM with a day off in lieu.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant and equipment maintenance (lifts, fire systems, pools, electricity).
• Direct and supervise on-site contractors for services including waste management, cleaning, and landscaping; ensure warranties and compliance.
• Manage quotes and invoice workflows for Body Corporate; maintain logbooks and prepare operational reports.
• Coordinate move-in/move-out logistics for owners and tenants; support sales/marketing with Customer Care and defect programs.
• Support the Property Management team with daily operations, admin, and legislative reporting.
• Ensure the property is safe; escalate risks and participate in after-hours emergency rotation.

Skills

High-rise FM

Body Corporate knowledge

Plant & equipment savvy

Stakeholder communication

Administrative organization

MS Office proficiency

Access control systems

Driver's licence

Saturday shift availability

Tools

Gallagher

Mybos

CCTV systems

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and self-motivated Building Manager to take ownership of the day‑to‑day operations, safety, compliance, and maintenance programs for a premium residential high‑rise property.

In this hands‑on role, you will ensure the building is always safe, secure, and presented to the highest standard. You will act as the central point of contact for the Body Corporate, LivKey, residents, and contractors, balancing administrative precision with practical, on‑the‑ground management.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Asset Management: Oversee plant and equipment maintenance (lifts, fire systems, pools, electricity). Conduct regular daily site inspections, undertake minor common area/in‑room maintenance, and perform cleaning duties as necessary.
• Contractor Management: Direct and supervise on‑site contractors for services including waste management, common area cleaning, and landscaping. Ensure all operational warranties and compliance standards are met.
• Administration & Finance: Manage quotes and invoice workflows in relation to the Body Corporate and LivKey. Maintain accurate key registers, logbooks, and prepare comprehensive operational reports for Body Corporate meetings.
• Stakeholder & Resident Relations: Coordinate move‑in and move‑out logistics for owners and tenants. Assist the West Village Sales and Marketing teams with Customer Care, settlement, and defect programs. Support the Property Management team with daily operations, admin, and legislative reporting.
• Safety & Emergency Response: Ensure the property is always safe and well‑controlled. Promptly escalation risk issues to management and participate in an after-hours emergency phone rotation with another caretaker.

Skills and Experience Required

• Prior experience in residential high‑rise building maintenance and facilities management.
• Solid knowledge of Body Corporate legislation and the core components of Management Rights assets.
• Strong technical understanding of complex plant and equipment related to high‑rise construction.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface professionally with a wide range of stakeholders, from contractors to corporate committees.
• Highly organised administrative skills with close attention to detail and strong numeric/written capabilities.
• Computer literacy with sound proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
• Software Competency with Gallagher (or similar Access control systems); Mybos and CCTV systems.
• Personal Presentation is highly important in this customer facing role.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• This role includes working every fourth Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with a day off in lieu provided during the following week

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate is an honest, reliable, and disciplined self‑starter who thrives in a varied routine. You are comfortable working independently to prioritise your own workload yet possess the leadership skills required to effectively supervise external teams.