Facilities Manager

BGIS, Aviation Aligned Client; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free On-Site Parking

Flexible Start and Finish Times within

Rotating On-Call Roster

Job summary

BGIS, Aviation Aligned Client is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day operational delivery of a high-profile aviation facilities portfolio based at Melbourne Airport precinct. Reporting to the Regional Services Manager, you will manage on-site operations, coordinate maintenance, and ensure safety, compliance and service levels across the contract.

You will build strong relationships with client representatives, subcontractors and internal teams, support budgeting and cost

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Management, Property, or integrated service delivery environments.
• Strong understanding of contract delivery, maintenance operations and service coordination.
• Experience working within aviation, transport or other complex operational environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Financial awareness including budgeting, cost tracking and reporting.
• Experience using CMMS systems (or similar platforms).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively within structured operational environments.
• Formal qualifications in Facilities Management, Property, Business or related discipline.
• Experience in airport, aviation or high-security environments.
• Knowledge of subcontractor management and procurement processes.
• Exposure to continuous improvement or service optimisation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of facilities services across the airport precinct.
• Ensure contractual KPI’s and service delivery obligations are met consistently.
• Support financial performance including budgeting, forecasting and cost control activities.
• Maintain strong working relationships with client representatives, contractors and internal teams.
• Review and manage reactive and planned maintenance works, ensuring accurate cost recovery.
• Support subcontractor management, compliance and performance monitoring.
• Assist in identifying risks and opportunities within the contract environment.
• Contribute to monthly reporting, performance updates and operational reviews.
• Ensure compliance with WHS&E, QA and environmental requirements.
• Participate in a shared after-hours on-call roster.

Skills

Facilities Management

Contract delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Communication

Aviation/transport experience

MS Office proficiency

Structured operations

High-security environments

Continuous improvement

Education

Formal qualifications in Facilities Management, Property, Business or related discipline

Tools

CMMS systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Melbourne Airport, VIC
Company: BGIS, Aviation Aligned Client
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, On-Site
Other Information:Free On-Site Parking, Flexible Start and Finish Times within Core Business Hours. Rotating On-Call Roster.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging

About BGIS

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering thoughtful, sustainable, and high-quality solutions across complex environments. Our work across aviation, government, healthcare, and utilities has been recognised through industry accolades, including being an FMA Industry Award for Excellence 2025 Finalist and an RICS 2025 Property / Facilities Management Team of the Year Nominee, reflecting our strong focus on safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Purpose of the Role

BGIS is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day operational delivery of a high-profile aviation facilities portfolio based in the Melbourne Airport precinct.

Reporting to the Regional Services Manager, this role is responsible for ensuring smooth service delivery across site operations, supporting financial performance, and maintaining strong and positive relationships across a wide range of stakeholders including client representatives, subcontractors, vendors and onsite teams.

This opportunity is well suited to someone who enjoys structured environments, values clear communication, and takes pride in maintaining safe, reliable and well-coordinated facilities services. You will be part of a supportive team environment with strong collaboration across the broader contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of facilities services across the airport precinct.
• Ensure contractual KPI’s and service delivery obligations are met consistently.
• Support financial performance including budgeting, forecasting and cost control activities.
• Maintain strong working relationships with client representatives, contractors and internal teams.
• Review and manage reactive and planned maintenance works, ensuring accurate cost recovery.
• Support subcontractor management, compliance and performance monitoring.
• Assist in identifying risks and opportunities within the contract environment.
• Contribute to monthly reporting, performance updates and operational reviews.
• Ensure compliance with WHS&E, QA and environmental requirements.
• Participate in a shared after-hours on-call roster.

Education, Experience & Skills

• Experience in Facilities Management, Property, or integrated service delivery environments.
• Strong understanding of contract delivery, maintenance operations and service coordination.
• Experience working within aviation, transport or other complex operational environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Financial awareness including budgeting, cost tracking and reporting.
• Experience using CMMS systems (or similar platforms).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively within structured operational environments.
• Formal qualifications in Facilities Management, Property, Business or related discipline.
• Experience in airport, aviation or high-security environments.
• Knowledge of subcontractor management and procurement processes.
• Exposure to continuous improvement or service optimisation initiatives.

Workplace Flexibility

This role is based Full-Time On-Site at the Melbourne Airport precinct with free onsite parking provided.

Why Join BGIS?

Key Benefits Include:

• Spot recognition vouchers and a $2,000 employee referral bonus
• Access to Flare discounts across retail, utilities, energy and lifestyle services
• Fitness Passport for you and your family, plus wellbeing and flu vaccination support
• AFR Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025
• Winner of the Inspiring Workplaces Award 2025
• Endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer of Choice for Women
• Career development pathways, secondments and internal mobility opportunities
• Two paid volunteer days per year and community engagement programs
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support services
• Service recognition awards and learning opportunities across a global organisation
• FMA Industry Award for Excellence 2025 Finalist
• RICS 2025 Property / Facilities Management Team of the Year Nominee
• WGEA Compliance Certification

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.