Facilities Manager

UTS; Broadway; On-site; AUD 141,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Parental leave

Salary packaging options

Generous superannuation

Job summary

UTS in Sydney is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the safe, efficient and compliant operation of a portfolio of university buildings and infrastructure. Reporting to the Senior Facilities Manager, you will manage maintenance programs, building services, contractors, asset lifecycle activities and capital works to support sustainability and performance.

You will collaborate with faculties, divisions and service partners to ensure facilities remain fit for purpose, deliver

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Facilities Management and/or Project Management in large, complex environments.
• Experience managing operational and capital budgets.
• Diploma qualification in Facilities Management, Engineering, Property, Project Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Trade qualification and NSW White Card.

Responsibilities

• Manage the maintenance, performance and compliance of assigned facilities and building services.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, capital works and facilities projects.
• Monitor building systems, including Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Support asset lifecycle planning and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage contractors and service providers to ensure safety, quality and value for money.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and respond to operational needs.
• Contribute to maintenance budgets, procurement and expenditure management.
• Ensure compliance with WHS requirements, statutory obligations and building regulations.
• Provide leadership and support to team members where required.

Skills

Facilities management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Safety culture

Education

Diploma in Facilities Management / Engineering / Property / Project Management

Trade qualification (NSW White Card)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Facilities management systems

Job description

About UTS

At UTS, we're a young, globally recognised university known for doing things differently. Based in the centre of Sydney, we work closely with industry, government, and the community to focus on outcomes that matter. Our strength lies in how we bring creativity, technology and innovation together to make a practical difference. We're Australia's leading young university and consistently sit within the top 100 universities globally a reflection of the scale of our ambition and the contribution of our people. When you join UTS, you become part of a community that values inclusion, supports access to education, and works towards positive change in society.

About the Team

The Property Unit supports UTS by providing and maintaining safe, sustainable and effective learning, research and work environments across the University's property portfolio.
Working with faculties, divisions, contractors and service partners, the team delivers facilities management, maintenance, compliance and asset management services that support the UTS community.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the safe, efficient and compliant operation of a portfolio of university buildings and infrastructure.
Reporting to the Senior Facilities Manager, you will manage maintenance programs, building services, contractors, asset lifecycle activities and capital works. You will work closely with stakeholders to ensure facilities remain fit for purpose while supporting sustainability, operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the maintenance, performance and compliance of assigned facilities and building services.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, capital works and facilities-related projects.
• Monitor building systems, including Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Support asset lifecycle planning and sustainability initiatives.
• Manage contractors and service providers to ensure safety, quality and value for money.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and respond to operational needs.
• Contribute to maintenance budgets, procurement and expenditure management.
• Ensure compliance with WHS requirements, statutory obligations and building regulations.
• Provide leadership and support to team members where required.

About You

You are a proactive facilities professional with strong technical expertise, stakeholder management skills and a commitment to safety, compliance and customer service.
You can successfully manage competing priorities, contractors and operational challenges while maintaining high standards of service delivery and asset performance.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong facilities management and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to manage operational priorities, risks and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing contractors, service performance and budgets.
• Knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding of asset management, sustainability, risk management and WHS principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and facilities management systems.
• Demonstrated leadership and team support capabilities.

Experience and Qualifications

• Significant experience in Facilities Management and/or Project Management within a large and complex environment.
• Experience managing operational and capital budgets.
• Experience delivering maintenance, building improvement or sustainability initiatives.
• Diploma qualification in Facilities Management, Engineering, Property, Project Management or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Trade qualification and NSW White Card.

What We Offer

Base Salary Range: $140,965 - $143,080 plus 17% superannuation.
This is a full-time continuing position.
UTS offers a range of employee benefits including flexible work arrangements, generous parental leave and salary packaging opportunities.

Closing Date: 10 September 2026

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

This position is being advertised concurrently, internally and externally.??In accordance with UTS policy, priority consideration will be given to suitably qualified redeployment candidates, while applications are also welcomed from suitable candidates in the external market.

Accessibility

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In addition, if you have a disability that requires adjustment to the recruitment process or an alternative application pathway, please contact UTS Recruitment for assistance.

UTS is recognised widely as supporting inclusivity and diversity through our Wingara Indigenous Employment Strategy, Social Impact Framework and UTS Access and Inclusion Plan.

We welcome applications from women, Indigenous Australians, people with disability, those who identify as LGBTIQ+ and applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.