Facilities Manager

Knight Frank Australia; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible leave options

Career growth & recognition

Lifestyle perks

Innovative technology & tools

Job summary

A national retail management firm is seeking a Facilities Coordinator ready to step into a Facilities Manager role. You will manage two shopping centres, ensuring compliance and overseeing contracts. The role offers career growth, flexible leave, and a supportive team environment. Candidates must have 2+ years of retail experience and valid Australian working rights.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in retail preferred.
• Strong contract and contractor management skills; building trade background preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of two retail centers, acting as the primary contact for maintenance.
• Conduct regular property inspections and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Oversee contracts and service providers.

Skills

Contract management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

About Us

• Great role for a facilities coordinator to step into a facilities manager role
• Oversee two vibrant shopping centres located in Glenmore Park and Penrith.
• Grow and develop your career in retail with an experienced and supportive team

Who are we looking for?

• Facilities coordinator/assistant ready to step into a facilities Manager role.
• 2+ years’ experience in retail (Preferred)
• Strong contract and contractor management skills; building trade background preferred.
• Proactive, solution-focused, with effective written and verbal communication.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transport.

The Role

Join our facilities Management team, a leader in delivering top-tier services to a national retail landlord. You will manage a portfolio of shopping centers across Glenmore Park & Penrith, providing exceptional client service, overseeing contracts, and ensuring smooth operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of two retail centers, acting as the primary contact for maintenance and technical advice.
• Conduct regular property inspections and ensure compliance with risk, statutory, and sustainability requirements.
• Oversee contracts, service providers, and essential services (AC, lifts, fire safety).
• Implement preventative maintenance programs and manage smaller capital improvements.
• Build and maintain strong client and tenant relationships.
• Prepare monthly reports and monitor energy, water, and operational performance.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexible leave options– Enjoy two additional weeks of leave, two wellness days each year and the day off on your birthday!
• Career growth & recognition– Access to mentorship, leadership programs, and ongoing development & recognition
  • Lifestyle perks– Enjoy discounts and rewards through our employee reward platform, The Vault.
  • Inclusive & community-focused culture– Proud winners of Property Council of Australia Award for Innovation & Excellence Award for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion!
  • Innovative technology & tools– Work with cutting-edge property platforms and tools.

A few things to know

• We will only consider candidates with valid Australian working rights.
• We use AI tools to help with parts of the hiring process, like reviewing applications and resumes. These tools support our team but don’t replace human judgment, final decisions are always made by people.
• To help ensure a safe and trusted environment for everyone, all successful candidates will need to complete a police check as part of our standard recruitment process.
• We are currently NOT accepting candidates via an agency, we have PSA’s in place.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

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