Facilities Manager

CBRE Asia Pacific; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Asia Pacific is seeking a Facilities Manager to own the facilities operations for a premium Charter Hall commercial office building in Melbourne CBD. This role provides day-to-day accountability for performance, maintenance, compliance and occupier experience within a single asset, while collaborating with a wider precinct team managing three premium buildings.

You will be the primary operational contact for tenants and contractors, ensuring safe, efficient service delivery and strong

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management of commercial assets.
• Ability to manage contractor performance and relationships.
• Strong understanding of WHS and building compliance.
• Proven track record in delivering tenant-focused services.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day facilities management and operational performance.
• Lead maintenance programs and ensure safety and contractual compliance.
• Oversee contractor performance and service quality.
• Act as primary contact for tenants and stakeholders.
• Monitor compliance, risk management and statutory requirements.
• Provide inspections and identify opportunities to improve asset performance.
• Manage reporting, budgets and service delivery for the asset.
• Collaborate with precinct team on portfolio initiatives.

Skills

Facilities management

Contractor management

Tenant relationships

WHS compliance

Job description

• Own a premium Charter Hall commercial asset in Melbourne CBD for 12 months.
• Work within a high-performing precinct team on institutional-grade assets.
• Join CBRE on a prestigious account with the backing of an experienced FM team.
• Melbourne CBD location, on the Country of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation

CBRE is seeking a Facilities Manager to take ownership of facilities management operations for a premium Charter Hall commercial office building in Melbourne CBD. This role offers accountability for the day-to-day performance, maintenance, compliance and occupier experience of a single asset, while working as part of a wider precinct team responsible for three premium commercial buildings.

As the dedicated Facilities Manager for your building, you will be the key operational contact for tenants, contractors and client stakeholders, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standard. Supported by an experienced precinct team, you will have the autonomy to manage your asset while benefiting from the collaboration and expertise of a broader portfolio environment.

This is a 12-month contract role with an immediate start.

In This Role, You Will

• Take ownership of the day-to-day facilities management and operational performance of a premium Charter Hall commercial office building
• Manage planned and reactive maintenance programs, ensuring building services are delivered safely, effectively and in line with contractual requirements
• Lead contractor performance across all building services, driving service quality, compliance and value outcomes
• Act as the primary facilities contact for tenants, building strong relationships and ensuring a positive occupier experience
• Oversee building compliance, WHS obligations, risk management activities and statutory requirements
• Conduct regular inspections and proactively identify opportunities to improve building presentation, performance and operational outcomes
• Manage operational reporting, budgets and service delivery measures for your asset
• Collaborate with the wider facilities management team across the precinct to support portfolio initiatives and operational excellence

Why This Role?

• Genuine ownership and accountability for a premium Charter Hall commercial asset
• Work within a connected precinct team while maintaining clear responsibility for your own building
• Exposure to institutional-grade property operations and client relationships
• Support and development from experienced facilities management leaders

About You

You have hands-on experience in facilities management and are comfortable taking ownership of a commercial asset. You understand building compliance, contractor management and tenant relationships, and you can hit the ground running in a premium environment.

Your Background Will Include

• Experience in a Facilities Manager or Assistant Facilities Manager role
• Solid understanding of building compliance, WHS and maintenance programs
• Contractor management experience across commercial building services
• Confidence managing tenant and stakeholder relationships day-to-day

Experience in a commercial office environment is preferred, though strong FM candidates from other asset classes are welcome to apply.

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About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

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