Facilities and Assets Manager

Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated Lease options

Job summary

The Royal Flying Doctor Service WA is seeking an experienced Facilities and Assets Manager to lead the management and optimisation of a diverse asset portfolio across Western Australia. This full-time senior role is based at RFDS Jandakot and reports to the Head of Strategic Asset Management.

You will provide strategic and operational leadership across property and fleet portfolios, managing a geographically dispersed team, driving asset performance, compliance, and maintenance programs while

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in facilities, property or asset management environments.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in property, construction, facilities management or related discipline.
• Proven experience managing maintenance programs, contractors, service agreements and operational budgets.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management across organisational levels.
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and driving operational excellence.
• Sound governance, risk management and compliance understanding in complex organisations.
• Strong planning, problem-solving and continuous improvement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Facilities Coordinators and Base Administration teams across RFDS WA locations.
• Oversee facilities maintenance, contractor performance, asset lifecycle planning and minor capital works programs.
• Manage RFDS WA's residential property and staff accommodation portfolio.
• Oversee the management and optimisation of RFDS WA's vehicle fleet.
• Develop and manage budgets, procurement activities and service contracts.
• Contribute to strategic asset management planning, risk management and business continuity initiatives.
• Participate in an on-call roster to support critical facilities-related incidents and emergencies.

Skills

Senior leadership

Facilities management

Property management

Asset management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Governance & compliance

Budget management

Strategic planning

Education

Tertiary qualification in property, construction, facilities management

Job description

• Make a genuine difference by supporting the infrastructure and assets that enable RFDS WA to deliver essential healthcare services to regional and remote communities.
• Lead a diverse state-wide portfolio encompassing facilities, accommodation, and fleet assets across metropolitan and regional Western Australia.
• Shape the future of RFDS WA's asset network through strategic planning, minor capital projects and infrastructure initiatives that support long-term organisational growth and service delivery.

At RFDS WA, our, property and fleet assets play a critical role in supporting the delivery of essential healthcare services across some of Western Australia's most remote communities. We are seeking an experienced Facilities and Assets Manager to lead the management and optimisation of our diverse asset portfolio and help shape the future of our infrastructure network. This is a full-time senior position based at RFDS Jandakot, reporting to the Head of Strategic Asset Management.

About the Role

As the Facilities and Assets Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across RFDS WA's, property and fleet portfolio. Leading a geographically dispersed team, you will drive asset performance, compliance, maintenance programs and minor capital improvement initiatives that support the delivery of vital healthcare services across the state. The role will involve occasional travel to our regional bases.

• Lead and support Facilities Coordinators and Base Administration teams across multiple RFDS WA locations
• Oversee facilities maintenance, contractor performance, asset lifecycle planning and minor capital works programs
• Manage RFDS WA's residential property and staff accommodation portfolio
• Oversee the management and optimisation of RFDS WA's vehicle fleet
• Develop and manage budgets, procurement activities and service contracts
• Contribute to strategic asset management planning, risk management and business continuity initiatives
• Participate in an on-call roster to support critical facilities-related incidents and emergencies

About you

• Demonstrated senior leadership experience in facilities management, property management, or asset management environments
• Relevant tertiary qualification in property, construction, facilities management or a related discipline
• Proven experience managing maintenance programs, contractors, service agreements and operational budgets
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of an organisation
• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and driving operational excellence
• Sound understanding of governance, risk management and compliance requirements within complex organisations
• Strong planning, problem-solving and continuous improvement capabilities and mindset
• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 per annum for everyday expenses and up to $2,650 per annum on meals and entertainment expenses
• Novated Lease options

Closing Date: Sunday, 01 November 2026

This position is open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About us

The Royal Flying Doctor Service WA (RFDS WA) supports more than 10,000 patients each year across the largest health jurisdiction in Australia. From bases in Perth, Broome, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie and Meekatharra, our dedicated teams deliver emergency care, primary health and industrial services through world-class aviation, clinical and support systems. Our strategy focuses on workforce capability, safety leadership and expanding access to care for those who need it most.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At RFDS WA, we are committed to ensuring inclusive workplaces where everyone feels valued, respected and able to contribute. We welcome people from all backgrounds including people of diverse cultures, abilities, gender and sexual identities, beliefs, and those with family or caring responsibilities.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know, as we are committed to ensuring an equitable and accessible experience for all.