Facilities Lead

State Library of NSW; Sydney; On-site; AUD 133,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer superannuation contribution

Annual leave loading

Job summary

State Library of New South Wales in Sydney is seeking a Facilities Lead to oversee facilities operations, building services, and infrastructure for a heritage public asset. The role drives safety, compliance, maintenance programs and contractor performance to support staff, visitors and stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have tertiary qualifications in Facilities Management or Building Services, extensive heritage-building experience, and strong leadership with a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Facilities Management or Building Services.
• Experience managing facilities in heritage/public buildings.
• Solid understanding of air conditioning and electrical systems.
• Experience with contract management in building services.
• Strong knowledge of Work Health and Safety regulations.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day facilities operations and building services.
• Oversee maintenance programs and contractor performance.
• Ensure building compliance and safety initiatives across the asset.
• Drive projects using contemporary project management methods.

Skills

Facilities management

Heritage buildings

Air conditioning

Electrical systems

Project management

Contract management

Work Health & Safety

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management

Tools

Building Management System (BMS)

Job description

A living library for now, for the future, for all of us

State Library of New South Wales

Operations | Facilities

An exciting opportunity to lead the facilities, operational infrastructure and building services of one of NSW’s oldest cultural institutions.

Competitive remuneration package up to $166,562 p.a. (package includes salary between $133,348-$146,945 p.a., plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 10am.

About the Role

The Facilities Lead plays a vital role in ensuring the Library’s facilities, building services and operational infrastructure support the delivery of outstanding services to staff, visitors, researchers and stakeholders. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of facilities operations, contractor performance, maintenance programs, building compliance, safety initiatives and operational projects across a complex and culturally significant public asset.

By maintaining safe, accessible, sustainable and high-performing facilities, this role directly contributes to the Library’s strategic objectives of preserving and enhancing its assets, creating exceptional visitor experiences, supporting staff wellbeing, and ensuring the Library remains a trusted and welcoming destination for the community.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have the following knowledge and experience:

Tertiary qualifications to undergraduate or post graduate in Facilities Management or Building Services.

Strong facilities management experience within a complex operational environment, ideally within heritage or public buildings, demonstrating stewardship in the management of the Library’s assets, maintenance services, contractors, compliance requirements and building operations.

Extensive experience in managing facilities and building services with a solid understanding of air conditioning and electrical systems and associated computerised control systems, with an emphasis on buildings which have a heritage component and are multi use public facilities.

Extensive project planning, management and delivery skills using a contemporary project management methodology together with substantial knowledge of and experience with contract management in a building services context

Well-developed knowledge and understanding of the application of guidelines, Work Health and Safety legislation and regulations; government procurement and tendering processes; and building services and infrastructure, including building codes and standards.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills, with the ability to build productive relationships, influence outcomes and work with collaboration, respect and integrity across diverse teams, service providers and stakeholders

The State Library of NSW welcomes and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and workers of all ages.