Distribution Centre Facilities Leader – Autonomy & Impact

City Facilities Management Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time permanent leadership role

Lead a critical distribution centre

Autonomy to drive performance

Supportive leadership and backing

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

City FM Australia is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead operations at the Eastern Creek NSW Distribution Centre, in a fast-paced environment. You will own end-to-end facility performance, including maintenance, safety, and financial stewardship.

You will partner with DC leadership to align facilities strategy with operations, balancing planned programs with reactive needs and driving efficiency, cost control, and asset performance improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Facilities Manager or similar leadership role in large-scale environments.
• Experience managing complex sites with multiple stakeholders and contractors.
• Strong budget management and cost optimisation experience.
• Proven track record driving operational performance and improvements.
• Deep knowledge of maintenance, asset management, and facilities operations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Desirable: trade/technical background with leadership progression.
• Desirable: DC/logistics or high-volume operations experience.
• Desirable: tertiary qualification in FM, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead all facilities management activities on site to ensure high performance and service delivery.
• Oversee contractors and technical teams, ensuring safety and standards.
• Drive preventative maintenance and optimise asset lifecycle performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with site leadership, internal teams, and partners.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Ensure health, safety & compliance with policies and regulations.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement initiatives for site performance.
• Monitor KPIs, workflow, and provide visibility to stakeholders.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

Asset management

Maintenance operations

Contractor management

HSE compliance

Driver's licence

Education

Facilities Management qualification

Job description

City FM Australia is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead operations at the Eastern Creek NSW Distribution Centre, in a fast-paced environment. You will own end-to-end facility performance, including maintenance, safety, and financial stewardship.

You will partner with DC leadership to align facilities strategy with operations, balancing planned programs with reactive needs and driving efficiency, cost control, and asset performance improvements.