Facilities & Development Manager

Sonder; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 115,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary above award

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development allowance

Salary packaging options

Leave loading 17.5%

Modern office spaces

Christmas Closure Bonus Leave

Training opportunities

Meal & entertainment allowances

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Sonder is seeking a Facilities & Development Manager to lead the facilities, property and infrastructure portfolio across multiple sites. You will drive planning, design, fit-out and operational readiness for new centres while ensuring performance, compliance and value across the existing portfolio.

The role requires strong commercial judgement, project leadership and the ability to manage budgets, contracts and stakeholder relationships. Travel to Sonder sites is required.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing facilities, property and infrastructure services in a multi-site environment.
• Demonstrated leadership of capital works: site developments, fit-outs, relocations.
• Proven skills in budgets, procurement, tenders, contracts and contractor performance.
• Strong knowledge of facilities compliance, WHS, building codes, asset management.

Responsibilities

• Lead facilities, property and infrastructure portfolio and major projects.
• Drive new site developments from planning to design, fit-out and readiness.
• Oversee performance and compliance of existing property portfolio.
• Manage capital works, leases, negotiations, budgets and operations.

Skills

Facilities leadership

Project leadership

Budget management

Contract management

WHS knowledge

Education

Facilities Management degree or related

Job description

Who are we?

Sonder is a leading not-for-profit human services organisation committed to creating communities where no one is left to navigate life’s hardest moments alone. We work alongside thousands of people each year, bringing together mental health, alcohol and other drug, community and practical supports to deliver connected, person-directed care that helps people live the lives they choose.

What benefits can we offer?

When you work with Sonder, you become part of the Sonder family and that provides you with a number of benefits such as:

• Salary (excluding super) paid above award and reviewed annually

• Flexible working arrangements

• Professional development allowance provided yearly

• Generous salary packaging options - increase your take home pay by 6-12%

• 17.5% Leave Loading

• Modern and welcoming office spaces

• Christmas Closure Bonus Leave (above annual leave entitlements)

• Training opportunities

• Meal & entertainment allowances

• Paid parental leave, and much more!

Sonder are open to negotiating further benefits with the successful applicant to ensure an excellent working environment for you.

Salary Band: $115,000 - $129,000

Hours: Full-Time

Location: This position will require you to travel regularly to all Sonder sites

Immunisations: Employment is subject to compliance with Sonder’s Immunisation Policy. Applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, all vaccinations and immunisations required for the role.

About the Role:

As the Facilities & Development Manager, you will lead Sonder’s facilities, property and infrastructure portfolio, with a key focus on the planning, development and delivery of new centres and major infrastructure projects that support Sonder’s continued growth.

Working closely with the Executive and senior leaders, you will lead new site developments from initial planning and property assessment through to design, fit-out and operational readiness, while also overseeing the performance, compliance and strategic management of Sonder’s existing property portfolio.

This is a senior role requiring strong commercial judgement and project leadership, with responsibility for capital works, leases, property negotiations, contractors, budgets and facilities operations. You will lead the Facilities team and provide trusted advice on property investment, infrastructure priorities and future site requirements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to an inclusive and culturally safe workplace.

Experience Requirements:

• Extensive experience managing facilities, property and infrastructure services within a complex, multi-site environment.

• Demonstrated experience leading capital works projects, including site developments, fit-outs, refurbishments and relocations from planning through to completion.

• Proven experience managing budgets, procurement, tender processes, contracts and contractor performance to achieve quality and value-for-money outcomes.

• Strong knowledge of facilities compliance, WHS requirements, building codes, asset management and maintenance planning.

• Proven leadership experience in building, leading and developing high-performing operational teams and stakeholder relationships.

• Exceptional project management, commercial and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver strategic and operational outcomes.

Qualification and Other Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Property, Building or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.

• Additional qualifications or professional credentials highly regarded, including:

  • Project management certifications (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Certificate IV or Diploma in Project Management).

  • Postgraduate qualifications in facilities, property or construction management.

  • Membership of relevant professional associations (e.g. FMA Australia, AIPM, AIB or RICS).

  • Contract administration or superintendent training under Australian Standard contracts.

  • WHS qualifications or training in construction safety and principal contractor responsibilities

• Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC)

• Current or willing to obtain a National Police Check (NPC)

• Drivers License

At Sonder, we strive to respond to all applicants. However, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may only be able to contact those shortlisted for the role. Thank you for your understanding.