Facilities Manager

Housing Choices Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purposeful impact

Growth opportunities

Flexible leave (5 weeks) and parental

Salary packaging

Parental leave (16 weeks)

Supportive culture

Job summary

Housing Choices Australia is a not-for-profit housing provider committed to safe and affordable homes. The Facilities Manager role oversees CBD Perth operations for 219 apartments, including maintenance, safety, contractor management and budget control, ensuring a high-quality living environment and asset value.

You will lead planned and reactive maintenance, coordinate service delivery with regulatory standards, and drive continuous improvement to enhance resident wellbeing and sustainability

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management, building operations or property services, ideally within residential apartment living or mixed-use environments.
• Sound understanding of preventative maintenance, contractor management, compliance obligations and essential services operations.
• Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and building risk management practices.
• Experience managing service contracts, budgets, quotations and operating expenditure.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and respond effectively to operational issues in a live residential environment.
• Proficiency in maintenance management systems, work order platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
• Relevant qualifications in facilities management, building services, property, engineering, trade or a related discipline are desirable.
• Current driver licence and relevant police and working with children checks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of building operations, ensuring facilities, assets and common areas are safe, functional and well-presented.
• Coordinate planned, preventative and reactive maintenance, delivering timely and cost-effective outcomes across the site.
• Manage contractors and service providers to ensure high-quality service delivery and compliance with safety, regulatory and building standards.
• Support capital works, refurbishments and improvement projects, coordinating stakeholders, contractors and project outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement in facilities management, enhancing resident experience, sustainability, operational efficiency and building presentation.

Skills

Facilities management

Contractor management

Safety & compliance

Budget management

Maintenance systems

Vendor relations

Communication skills

Education

Facilities management qualification

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Work order platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Category: Community Services and Development

Make a difference where it matters most

At Housing Choices Australia, we believe everyone deserves a safe and affordable home. We are a leading not-for-profit housing provider committed to building inclusive and thriving communities. Our Five-Year Strategic Plan (2024–29) prioritises people and aims to deliver social impact, sustainable growth, and empowered teams.

Join us in building a better future, one home at a time.

Why you will love working with us

Join a passionate, purpose-driven team where your work creates lasting impact, and your wellbeing, growth, and individuality are genuinely valued.

• Purposeful impact – make a meaningful difference in people’s lives by supporting inclusive, safe, and affordable housing.
• Growth and development – enhance your skills and advance your career through tailored learning opportunities.
• Balance that works – enjoy 5 weeks annual leave and flexible working arrangements suited to your lifestyle.
• Valuable benefits – increase your income through salary packaging,and 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Supportive culture – be recognised and celebrated in an inclusive, values-driven workplace.

Job Description

How you'll make an impact

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant operation of a site located in CBD Perth, 219 apartments. The role oversees building maintenance, contractor performance, asset presentation, safety and compliance, budget control and resident service outcomes. This position plays a key role in maintaining a high-quality living environment for residents while protecting the value, performance and reputation of the asset.

Your role in action

• Oversee the day-to-day management of building operations, ensuring facilities, assets and common areas are safe, functional and well-presented.
• Coordinate planned, preventative and reactive maintenance, delivering timely and cost-effective outcomes across the site.
• Manage contractors and service providers to ensure high-quality service delivery and compliance with safety, regulatory and building standards.
• Support capital works, refurbishments and improvement projects, coordinating stakeholders, contractors and project outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement in facilities management, enhancing resident experience, sustainability, operational efficiency and building presentation.

Desired Skills and Experience

About you

• Demonstrated experience in facilities management, building operations or property services, ideally within residential apartment living and mixed-use environments.
• Sound understanding of preventative maintenance, contractor management, compliance obligations and essential services operations.
• Strong knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and building risk management practices.
• Experience managing service contracts, budgets, quotations and operating expenditure.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and respond effectively to operational issues in a live residential environment.
• Proficiency in maintenance management systems, work order platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
• Relevant qualifications in facilities management, building services, property, engineering, trade or a related discipline are desirable.
• Current driver licence and relevant police and working with children checks.

You must agree to undergo any required employment screening, including but not limited to a National Criminal History or Police Check, Working with Children or Vulnerable Persons Check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check.

Housing Choices Australia is a child safe organisation. We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people and have zero tolerance for child harm. All employees are expected to uphold our Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct to ensure a safe environment for children.

Our values in action

Everything we do is guided by our shared values:

• People First - We build trust through empathy, kindness, integrity and active listening… we create meaningful relationships and deliver results that truly matter.
• Responsible - We follow through on our commitments and take ownership of our actions… with transparency, honesty and accountability.
• Purposeful - We aim high and take deliberate action… challenge the status quo, embrace change, and continuously improve to make a lasting impact.
• Collaborative - We work together with flexibility and shared purpose… through teamwork, innovation, strong strategic partnerships and listening to those we serve.
• Inclusive - We embed inclusion in everything we do… recognising and removing barriers and acting on diverse voices so everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

We are committed to a strategy that supports tenant wellbeing, organisational growth, environmental responsibility, and workforce empowerment.

Belong at Housing Choices

We are an inclusive and values-led employer, proudly welcoming people of all identities and backgrounds. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with lived experience of housing insecurity.

We support inclusive hiring practices. Please let us know your pronouns or if you require any adjustments during the application process, as we are here to assist you.