Distribution Centre Facilities Leader — High-Impact Operations

CityFM; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time permanent role

Autonomy to drive performance

Supportive leadership team

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

City FM Australia is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead operations at the Eastern Creek, New South Wales Distribution Centre, in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You will oversee maintenance, contractor management, asset optimisation, safety, and financial performance, acting as the on-site representative to drive operational outcomes and strong stakeholder relationships. This role balances planned programs with reactive demands while seeking efficiency gains.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a Facilities Manager or similar leadership role.
• Experience managing complex sites with multiple stakeholders and contractors.
• Strong commercial acumen, including budget management and cost optimisation.
• Experience in distribution centres, logistics, or high-volume environments.
• Trade or technical background with progression into leadership.
• Tertiary qualification in FM, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead all facilities management activities on site to ensure high performance.
• Oversee contractors and technical teams with alignment to standards, performance and safety expectations.
• Drive preventative maintenance programs and optimise asset lifecycle performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with site leadership, internal teams and external partners.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities for efficiency and value creation.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE legislation, City policies, and site requirements.
• Identify, lead and deliver continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs, manage workflows, and provide visibility of performance to stakeholders.

Skills

Facilities management leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Contractor management

Asset management

Continuous improvement

HSE compliance

Education

Tertiary qualification in FM/Engineering or related field

Job description

City FM Australia is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead operations at the Eastern Creek, New South Wales Distribution Centre, in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

You will oversee maintenance, contractor management, asset optimisation, safety, and financial performance, acting as the on-site representative to drive operational outcomes and strong stakeholder relationships. This role balances planned programs with reactive demands while seeking efficiency gains.