Facilities Manager

cw; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Gym access

Hybrid working

Retail perks

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a proactive Facilities Manager to support the corporate site in Hawthorn East, Melbourne. This hands-on, client-facing role manages maintenance, contractors and workplace experience to keep operations running smoothly.

You will lead preventative and reactive maintenance, ensure safety and compliance, manage budgets and vendors, and build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Management or Maintenance Coordination.
• Strong contractor and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and customer service.
• Ability to work autonomously and own outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain site operations through preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Manage contractors to deliver work safely, on time, to a high standard.
• Be the primary facilities contact for workplace issues.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders across the business.
• Support budgets, PO, invoicing and reporting.
• Improve workplace experience for employees and visitors.
• Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery and site performance.

Skills

Facilities management

Contractor management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Autonomy

Job description

Facilities Manager | Hawthorn East

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a proactive, resourceful and customer-focused Facilities Manager to support the corporate site of an Australian blue-chip organisation in Hawthorn East.

• Manage corporate head office facilities of a major Australian retailer


• Free onsite parking, gym membership & retail perks from our client


• Join a global organisation with a strong focus on promoting existing talent

Are you a highly experienced Facilities Coordinator ready for the next step , or a Facilities Manager looking to continue to grow your career within a high-profile, dynamic corporate environment?

This is a hands-on, client-facing role where you'll be responsible for keeping operations running smoothly, managing contractors, overseeing preventative & reactive maintenance activities, while delivering an exceptional workplace experience.

What You'll Be Doing

• Keeping the site running smoothly through effective preventative and reactive maintenance management


• Managing contractors and service providers to ensure works are delivered safely, on time and to a high standard


• Acting as the key facilities contact for workplace and operational issues


• Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business


• Ensuring compliance, safety and maintenance obligations are met


• Supporting budgets, purchase orders, invoicing and reporting


• Improving workplace experience for employees and visitors


• Identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery and site performance

What We're Looking For

• Experience in Facilities Management, Facilities Coordination or Maintenance Coordination


• Strong contractor and stakeholder management skills


• A proactive, solutions-focused approach


• Excellent communication and customer service skills


• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of outcomes


• Experience within corporate, commercial property, retail or facilities environments is essential

Why Join Us?

• Free onsite parking & gym access with our client


• Hybrid working; work-from-home one day per week


• Supportive and collaborative leaders and team culture


• Autonomy and trust from experienced leaders


• Exposure to a large, complex and high-profile corporate environment


• Genuine career development opportunities within a global organisation

I f you're looking for a role where you can build relationships, broaden your facilities management experience and make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.