Facilities Manager

Forum Recruitment; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Forum Recruitment partners with a leading property and facilities management organisation to appoint an experienced Facilities Manager for a commercial and industrial portfolio in Queensland. You will ensure safe, compliant delivery of building services and contribute to asset strategy.

You will work with the Senior Facilities Manager to maintain a high‑performing environment, oversee contractor performance, budgets, and sustainability initiatives, and respond to tenant requests to support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building services, facilities, or operations management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, contractors and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with ability to prioritise demands.
• Commitment to safety, diversity and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage workplace Health & Safety ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee contractor performance and procurement processes for quality and value.
• Monitor operational expenditure and maintain performance within budget parameters.
• Coordinate building services, essential certifications and respond to tenant requests promptly.
• Drive sustainability initiatives including energy efficiency and environmental reporting.

Skills

Facilities management experience

Budget and contract management

Safety and compliance focus

Communication and organisation

Safety culture and continuousimpro vel

Education

Trade qualifications

Job description

About the company

Forum Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading organisation within the property and facilities management sector, recognised for delivering high-quality engineering and operational solutions across Queensland.

About the role

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Facilities Manager to take ownership of a commercial and industrial portfolio, ensuring the smooth delivery of building services and compliance standards. You will work closely with the Senior Facilities Manager to maintain a safe, efficient, and high-performing environment while contributing to the overall asset strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manage workplace Health & Safety, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and organisational requirements
• Oversee contractor performance and procurement processes to ensure quality, compliance, and value delivery
• Monitor operational expenditure and maintain performance within approved budget parameters
• Coordinate building services, essential certifications, and respond to tenant requests in a timely manner
• Drive sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction, energy efficiency, and environmental reporting

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in building services, facilities, or operations management
• Strong technical aptitude, with trade qualifications highly regarded
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, contractors, and compliance requirements effectively
• Well-developed communication and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands
• Intermediate computer literacy and a commitment to safety, diversity, and continuous improvement