Facilities Manager

Savills Australia & New Zealand; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Leave

Parental Support

Family & Wellbeing

Flexibility

Growth

Culture

Job summary

Savills Australia & New Zealand is expanding its Facilities Management team in Melbourne and is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to join us. You will oversee day-to-day operations, manage contractors and tenants, and drive compliance and sustainability initiatives across a diverse commercial portfolio.

The role requires strong IT skills, stakeholder engagement, and a proactive, solutions-focused approach to delivering exceptional service and value to clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Facilities Management, preferably managing commercial office and industrial assets.
• Experience overseeing building operations, contractor management, compliance, maintenance programs, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong IT and systems skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and property management platforms.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder expectations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and performance of a commercial property portfolio.
• Manage contractors, service providers, and tenant maintenance requests to ensure service excellence.
• Monitor building services, statutory compliance requirements, audits, and risk management activities.
• Support ESG initiatives, including NABERS performance improvement strategies and sustainability programs.
• Identify and recommend capital expenditure opportunities, building upgrades, and asset improvement initiatives.

Skills

Facilities Management

Contractor Management

Stakeholder Engagement

IT & Office Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Tenant Relations

Job description

Due to continued growth within our Asset Management business, Savills is expanding its Facilities Management team in Melbourne and is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to join us.

As part of a highly regarded and collaborative team, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional outcomes across a diverse commercial property portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to join a global property organisation that values innovation, operational excellence, professional development, and long-term career growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and performance of a commercial property portfolio.
• Manage contractors, service providers, and tenant maintenance requests to ensure service excellence.
• Monitor building services, statutory compliance requirements, audits, and risk management activities.
• Support ESG initiatives, including NABERS performance improvement strategies and sustainability programs.
• Identify and recommend capital expenditure opportunities, building upgrades, and asset improvement initiatives.
• Assist in the preparation and management of operating and capital expenditure budgets.
• Maintain accurate reporting, documentation, and financial records in accordance with client and company requirements.
• Drive operational excellence through effective work order management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with tenants, clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Utilise property management systems and technology platforms to support operational performance, reporting, and compliance.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Facilities Management, preferably managing commercial office and industrial assets.
• Experience overseeing building operations, contractor management, compliance, maintenance programs, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong IT and systems skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and property management platforms.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Experience across commercial property assets, particularly within the office sector, will be highly regarded.
• Strong tenant and stakeholder focus, with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem solving and decision making.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with a broad range of stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Energetic, motivated, and driven, with a positive attitude and commitment to delivering results.

Why Savills is a Great Place to Work

At Savills, we believe in helping people thrive through places and spaces, and that starts with our own team. As a global leader in property solutions, with 42,000 professionals across 70 countries and over 170 years of expertise, we know that our greatest strength is our people.

When you join Savills, you’re not just starting a job, you’re becoming part of a culture that celebrates individuality, supports wellbeing, and invests in your growth. We live by four promises: we listen, we empower, we challenge, and we collaborate, because we know that together we can achieve great things.

We offer more than a career, here’s just a glimpse of what you can expect:

• Generous Leave - Extra days to recharge and enjoy life
• Parental Support - Industry-leading parental leave benefits and bonuses
• Family & Wellbeing - Fertility and reproductive leave, plus dedicated wellbeing days
• Flexibility - Work arrangements that support your lifestyle
• Growth - Access to learning and development platforms
• Culture - Social events, charity days, and an inclusive, supportive workplace

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disability, and those of all ages, faiths and cultures.

We’d Love to Hear from You