Commercial Facilities Manager – CBD Portfolio

SCENTRE GROUP LIMITED; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five days Life Leave at full pay

18 weeks gender neutral parental leave

Free parking at Westfield destination

Job summary

Scentre Group seeks an experienced Commercial Facilities Manager to lead the facilities teams across three premium Sydney CBD assets. You will oversee safety, sustainability, tenant experience and asset performance, partnering with Asset Managers to deliver operational excellence.

Based in Sydney, you will manage budgets, lead a high-performing team, drive lifecycle planning and capital works, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards to protect and enhance value across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading facilities teams in premium assets.
• Strong track record in safety, compliance and sustainability.
• Ability to manage budgets, forecast and report on financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead develop and inspire the Facilities team, driving high performance, accountability, engagement and a strong safety culture.
• Mentor and coach Assistant Facilities Managers, building team capability and supporting career development.
• Partner with Asset Managers to deliver operational excellence and ensure facilities strategies align with broader asset objectives.
• Manage operational expenditure and capital expenditure budgets, including monthly forecasting, variance commentary and reporting.
• Authorise team expenditure and provide governance over work orders, invoices, service contracts and minor capital works within delegated authority limits.
• Lead the delivery of operational improvement initiatives and capital projects, with a focus on safety, sustainability, innovation and asset performance.
• Ensure assets are maintained to a high operational standard through regular inspections of plant, equipment and critical building infrastructure.
• Drive contractor performance management, ensuring service providers meet contractual obligations, KPIs and customer service expectations.
• Maintain compliance with all statutory, regulatory and client requirements, ensuring maintenance activities are completed in accordance with specifications and industry best practice.
• Prepare and present business cases, scopes of work and asset lifecycle recommendations, supported by equipment condition assessments, maintenance history and financial analysis.
• Provide clear recommendations to Asset Managers regarding maintenance and capital investment priorities to support long-term asset performance.
• Build trusted relationships with tenants, contractors, Asset Managers and ownership groups, ensuring a high level of stakeholder satisfaction and service delivery.
• Apply a sound understanding of sustainability frameworks, including NABERS, to improve building performance and support environmental objectives across the portfolio.

Skills

Leadership & coaching

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Safety compliance

Sustainability & NABERS knowledge

Asset lifecycle management

Job description

Scentre Group seeks an experienced Commercial Facilities Manager to lead the facilities teams across three premium Sydney CBD assets. You will oversee safety, sustainability, tenant experience and asset performance, partnering with Asset Managers to deliver operational excellence.

Based in Sydney, you will manage budgets, lead a high-performing team, drive lifecycle planning and capital works, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards to protect and enhance value across the portfolio.