Facilities Manager

EQUANS; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Long-term stability with an industry‑l

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Equans Melbourne is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead a highly regulated pharmaceutical site, delivering safe, compliant and world-class facility services. You will manage a multidisciplinary team, drive GMP/GxP compliance, asset performance and budgeting while partnering with senior leadership to advance operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Reporting into senior leadership, you will champion safety culture, develop procedures, oversee maintenance programs, and

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Services or related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Facilities Management leadership roles.
• Experience in highly regulated environments (pharma, healthcare, labs).
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GxP and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent understanding of Australian Standards and FM best practices.
• Experience managing large maintenance and operating budgets.
• Strong contractor and stakeholder management capability.
• Experience using CMMS systems, preferably Maximo.
• Outstanding communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead multiple priorities in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of all facility management services.
• Oversee hard and soft services including maintenance, cleaning, grounds and pest management.
• Ensure critical infrastructure remains operational and compliant.
• Drive service delivery performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure GMP/GxP compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and review FM procedures and SOPs; conduct audits and risk assessments.
• Manage CMMS and maintenance programs; optimise asset performance.
• Lead, mentor and develop facility personnel and contractors.
• Develop operational budgets; monitor costs and drive efficiency.
• Deliver facility projects within budget and schedule.

Skills

Facilities Management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

GMP/GxP knowledge

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Contractor management

CMMS (Maximo)

HVAC/building systems

Audits & risk assessment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities/Engineering/Building Services

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Lead Operations for a World-Class Facility | Melbourne

Join a Global Leader. Drive Excellence. Build Something Exceptional.

Are you an experienced Facilities Manager who thrives in highly regulated environments and takes pride in delivering operational excellence?

At Equans, we are seeking an accomplished Facilities Manager to lead the delivery of integrated facility services across a large-scale manufacturing environment in Melbourne. This is a rare opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation that is renowned for its strong governance, safety-first culture, operational excellence, and long-term investment in its people.

As part of a highly professional and collaborative leadership team, you'll have the autonomy to make decisions, influence outcomes, and drive continuous improvement while managing critical facility operations that support essential pharmaceutical production.

If you're looking for a role where structure, compliance, leadership, and innovation come together, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Why Join Equans?

• Global organisation with a strong reputation for excellence
• Structured and well-governed business with established systems and processes
• Leadership role supporting a critical facility
• Diverse and complex operational environment
• Career growth opportunities within a global organisation
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement
• Collaborative leadership team and supportive culture
• Competitive salary package
• Long-term stability with an industry-leading employer

The Opportunity

Reporting into senior leadership, you will take full responsibility for the management of facility operations, maintenance services, compliance obligations, and contractor performance across a highly regulated pharmaceutical site.

You will lead a multidisciplinary team while ensuring facilities operate safely, efficiently and in compliance with GMP, GxP, pharmaceutical regulations, Australian Standards and client requirements.

This role requires a strategic leader who can balance operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, financial accountability and compliance while driving a high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of all facility management services
• Oversee hard and soft services including maintenance, cleaning, grounds, pest management and associated IFM services
• Ensure critical infrastructure remains operational and compliant at all times
• Drive service delivery performance and continuous improvement initiatives

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with GMP, GxP, Australian Standards and all relevant regulatory requirements
• Develop, implement and review facility management procedures and SOPs
• Conduct audits, inspections and risk assessments
• Maintain a strong safety culture aligned with Equans policies and client expectations

Asset & Maintenance Management

• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities
• Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building systems and critical infrastructure
• Manage CMMS systems and maintenance programs
• Drive asset performance, reliability and lifecycle planning

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor and develop facility personnel and contractors
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety and operational excellence
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the site
• Develop and manage operational budgets
• Monitor costs and identify efficiency opportunities
• Deliver projects and improvement initiatives within budget and timeline requirements

Project Delivery

• Manage facility upgrades, refurbishments and capital works
• Coordinate contractors and project teams
• Ensure projects meet compliance, safety and quality requirement.

About You

You are a proven Facilities Management leader with a strong track record managing complex facilities within pharmaceutical, manufacturing, healthcare, laboratory, biotechnology, or other highly regulated environments.

You combine strong technical knowledge with outstanding leadership capability and have a passion for delivering safe, compliant and high-performing facilities.

To Be Successful You Will Have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Services, Business or a related discipline
• Minimum 10 years' experience in Facilities Management leadership roles
• Experience within a highly regulated environments
• Strong knowledge of GMP, GxP and compliance frameworks
• Excellent understanding of Australian Standards and facility management best practice
• Demonstrated experience managing large maintenance and operational budgets
• Strong contractor and stakeholder management capability
• Experience using CMMS systems, preferably Maximo
• Outstanding communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Ability to successfully complete a National Police Check

Highly Regarded

• Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
• Facility Management Professional (FMP)
• Experience managing pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities

Your Next Career Move Starts Here

It's an opportunity to join a globally respected organisation where governance, safety, compliance and operational excellence are fundamental to everything we do.

If you're an experienced Facilities Manager looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while advancing your career within a world-class business, we'd love to hear from you.