Facilities Manager

Knight Frank Australia; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two extra weeks of leave

Birthday off

Wellness days

Property platforms and technology to a

Job summary

Knight Frank Australia is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation, presentation and maintenance of commercial properties across Canberra. This hands-on, site-based role requires coordinating contractors, inspections and compliance while supporting administration and tenant relations.

You will manage multiple buildings, ensure timely maintenance, and build strong relationships with tenants, clients and service partners in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in commercial facilities operations.
• Experience with administration and compliance tasks, such as contractor documentation, invoicing and reporting.
• Qualifications in Facilities Management, Building Services, or related field are beneficial, or equivalent practical experience.
• Good communicator who enjoys working with tenants, clients and service partners.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day facilities management of commercial buildings.
• Coordinate contractors and maintenance works (planned and reactive) and follow jobs through to completion.
• Carry out regular site inspections to identify issues and take action to resolve maintenance, presentation and compliance concerns.
• Manage contractor compliance, including licences, insurances, permits and site documentation.
• Support facilities administration, including purchase orders, invoicing, record keeping and reporting.
• Work across multiple sites and support Property Managers as required, while building relationships with clients, tenants, contractors and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Contractor management

Facilities operations

Tenant communication

Organisation & prioritisation

Education

Facilities Management qualification

Tools

Property management software

Invoicing systems

Job description

Canberra, Australia | Posted on 13/10/2026

• Work with the AMS Canberra team,managing high-quality commercial buildings close to great amenities andtransport.
  
• Enjoy daily variety throughexposure to multiple properties, diverse tenants and a mix of facilities,administration and compliance responsibilities.
  
• Join a close-knit, high-performingteam known for its collaborative culture.
  

Who are we looking for?

• Strong hands-on experience incommercial facilities operations, including maintenance coordination,contractor management and day-to-day building support.
  
• Experience with administration andcompliance tasks, such as contractor documentation, invoice processing,reporting and maintaining accurate records.
  
• Relevant qualifications inFacilities Management, Property, Building Services, Trades or a related fieldare beneficial, or equivalent practical experience.
  
• Good communicator who enjoysworking with tenants, clients and service partners.
  
• Organised, responsive and able tojuggle priorities.
  
• Experience supporting oroverseeing tenant fit-outs, refurbishments or building works is beneficial.
  

The Role

As Facilities Manager, you will beresponsible for the day-to-day operation, presentation and maintenance ofcommercial properties across the Canberra office market. This is a hands-on,site-based role where you will take ownership of facilities delivery,overseeing maintenance, contractors, inspections, compliance and administrativesupport across multiple buildings.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day facilitiesmanagement of commercial buildings.
  
• Coordinate contractors andmaintenance works (planned and reactive) and follow jobs through to completion.
  
• Carry out regular site inspections to identify issues early and take action to resolve maintenance, presentationand compliance concerns.
  
• Manage contractor compliance,including licences, insurances, permits and site documentation.
  
• Support facilities administration,including purchase orders, invoicing, record keeping and reporting.
  
• Work across multiple sites andsupport Property Managers as required, while building strong relationships withclients, tenants, contractors and internal stakeholders.
  

About Knight Frank

Knight Frank Australia is part of the world’s largest privately owned propertyconsultancy. We provide transactional and advisory services across commercialproperty, including office, retail, and industrial assets.

What’sin it foryou?

• Enjoy two extra weeks of leave,two wellness days every year, and your birthday off to celebrate yourway.
  
• People first culture with visible,approachable leaders who keep everyone connected through open conversations andregular business updates.
  
• Drive your career forward withstructured six‑monthly check‑ins and the ability to start growth conversationsanytime.
  
• Work smarter withpurpose-builtproperty platforms and technology designed to save you time everyday.
  

Important to know

You must have valid Australianworking rights to be considered.

A police check is required for successful candidates.

We use AI tools to assist with hiring, but people make the final decisions.

We are currently NOT accepting candidates via an agency, we have PSA’s in place.