Facilities Manager

Knight Frank Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Frank Australia is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager for a 4-month fixed-term contract in Melbourne, starting November 2026. You will oversee a premium office asset, coordinate contractors, and ensure safe, compliant operations while supporting Property Managers and institutional clients.

You will drive risk management, sustainability initiatives and tenant service standards, with autonomy to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands, delivering high-quality asset performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Facilities Management role within commercial property.
• Trade qualification in a building related field (desirable not essential).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship development skills.
• Knowledge of operations, industry best practice, building codes and legislative requirements relating to facilities management.
• Ability to operate with a high level of autonomy and able to manage and priorities competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Primary contact for tenants on technical and maintenance matters.
• Day-to-day building management including operations and compliance.
• Provide written recommendations for major maintenance items and efficiency improvements.
• Engage with tenants and stakeholders to ensure quality control of contractors.
• Conduct regular building inspections including common areas and plant rooms.
• Develop and maintain risk management procedures per regulations and client requirements.
• Assist with budgeting and spending alongside the Property Manager.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Autonomy

Prioritisation

Building codes

Education

Trade qualification in building field

Job description

Melbourne, Australia | Posted on 20/08/2026

• 4-month fixed-term contract role from November 2026 to March2027.
  
• Manage a premium portfolio of Melbourne office assets.
  
• Join a high-performing Asset Management Services team,working closely with Property Managers and institutional clients.
  

Who are we looking for?

• Proven experience in a Facilities Management role withincommercial property.
  
• Trade qualification in a building related field (desirablenot essential).
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship developmentskills.
  
• Knowledge of operations, industry best practice, buildingcodes and legislative requirements relating to facilities management.
  
• Ability to operate with a high level of autonomy and able tomanage and priorities competing demands.
  

The Role

You will be responsible for ensuring each asset operatessafely, efficiently and to a high standard. You'll play a key role in managing contractors, maintenance programs, compliance obligations and sustainability initiatives, while delivering exceptional service to tenants and stakeholders.

This role offers exposure to a diverse mix of premium officeassets, providing an excellent opportunity to further develop your technical,operational and stakeholder management capabilities within one of Australia'sleading property consultancies.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the primary contact for tenants for technical andmaintenance advice, supporting the building tenants, your Property Manager andthe client.
  
• Day-to-day building management including operations &compliance matters.
  
• Provide written recommendations to the clients and PropertyManager for major maintenance items, or to improve efficiencies on maintenanceand operational issues.
  
• Regularly engage with tenants and other buildingstakeholders ensuring a high level of quality control of all contractors.
  
• Conduct regular inspections of the entire building,including all common areas and plant rooms.
  
• Develop, implement and maintain Risk Management proceduresin accordance with National and State regulations and Client’s requirements.
  
• Be aware of property budgets and work closely with theProperty Manager to ensure appropriate levels of spending are achieved acrossthe managed properties.
  

About Knight Frank

Knight Frank Australia is part of the world’s largest privately owned property consultancy. We provide transactional and advisoryservices across commercial property, including office, retail, and industrial assets.

What’s in it for you?

• People first culture with visible, approachable leaders whokeep everyone connected through open conversations and regular businessupdates.
  
• Work smarter with purpose-built property platforms andtechnology designed to save you time every day.
  
• Manage a premium portfolio of Melbourne office assets on a4-month fixed-term contract within one of Australia’s leading propertyconsultancies.
  

Important to know

• You must have valid Australian working rights to beconsidered.
  
• A police check is required for successful candidates.
  
• We use AI tools to assist with hiring, but people make thefinal decisions.
  
• We are currently NOT accepting candidates via an agency, wehave PSA’s in place.