Facilities Manager

Scentre Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five days paid Life Leave

Four weeks annual leave

18 weeks gender neutral parental leave

Free parking

Job summary

Scentre Group is seeking an experienced Commercial Facilities Manager to lead the Facilities teams across three premium Sydney CBD assets: 85 Castlereagh Street, 77 Castlereagh Street, and 100 Market Street.

You will drive operational performance, safety, compliance and tenant experience, partnering with Asset Managers to deliver exceptional building operations and sustainable outcomes across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Requires substantial experience managing an A-grade commercial asset.
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements and ESG frameworks.
• Solid technical knowledge of building operations and asset performance.
• Experience leading and developing facilities teams and supporting career growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead develop and inspire the Facilities team, driving high performance, accountability, engagement and a strong safety culture.
• Mentor and coach Assistant Facilities Managers, building team capability and supporting career development.
• Partner with Asset Managers to deliver operational excellence and ensure facilities strategies align with broader asset objectives.
• Manage operational and capital expenditure budgets, including monthly forecasting and reporting.
• Authorise team expenditure and governance over work orders, invoices, service contracts and minor capital works.
• Lead delivery of operational improvement initiatives and capital projects with focus on safety and sustainability.
• Ensure assets are maintained to a high standard through inspections of plant and infrastructure.
• Drive contractor performance management and ensure KPIs and service levels are met.
• Maintain compliance with statutory, regulatory and client requirements and best practices.

Skills

Asset management

People leadership

Compliance

Building operations

Budgeting

Sustainability (NABERS)

Job description

Your opportunity

We're seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the Facilities teams across a portfolio of three premium Sydney CBD commercial assets: 85 Castlereagh Street, 77 Castlereagh Street, and 100 Market Street.

You will be the Facilities department lead for the Sydney CBD Commercial Team and will oversee the operational performance, safety, compliance and sustainability outcomes and tenant experience across these three assets. You will be partnering closely with three dedicated Asset Managers and key stakeholders to deliver premium building operations, foster vibrant tenant communities, and maintain excellence in asset performance.

What you'll do

• Lead develop and inspire the Facilities team, driving high performance, accountability, engagement and a strong safety culture.
• Mentor and coach Assistant Facilities Managers, building team capability and supporting career development.
• Partner with Asset Managers to deliver operational excellence and ensure facilities strategies align with broader asset objectives.
• Manage operational expenditure and capital expenditure budgets, including monthly forecasting, variance commentary and reporting.
• Authorise team expenditure and provide governance over work orders, invoices, service contracts and minor capital works within delegated authority limits.
• Lead the delivery of operational improvement initiatives and capital projects, with a focus on safety, sustainability, innovation and asset performance.
• Ensure assets are maintained to a high operational standard through regular inspections of plant, equipment and critical building infrastructure.
• Drive contractor performance management, ensuring service providers meet contractual obligations, KPIs and customer service expectations.
• Maintain compliance with all statutory, regulatory and client requirements, ensuring maintenance activities are completed in accordance with specifications and industry best practice.
• Prepare and present business cases, scopes of work and asset lifecycle recommendations, supported by equipment condition assessments, maintenance history and financial analysis.
• Provide clear recommendations to Asset Managers regarding maintenance and capital investment priorities to support long-term asset performance.
• Build trusted relationships with tenants, contractors, Asset Managers and ownership groups, ensuring a high level of stakeholder satisfaction and service delivery.
• Apply a sound understanding of sustainability frameworks, including NABERS, to improve building performance and support environmental objectives across the portfolio.

What Sets You Apart

You bring a well-rounded blend of commercial asset experience, technical capability, and operational insight that positions you to excel across a high-performing CBD portfolio.

• Substantial experience managing an A-grade commercial asset.
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements and ESG frameworks.
• Sound technical knowledge of building operations and asset performance.
• Experience managing people and supporting team capability.
• Sound financial acumen and comfort working with budgets.
• Strong technical understanding of assets, including capital planning and lifecycle considerations.

* Please note the internal title for this role is Commercial Facilities Manager.

About us

Scentre Group owns 42 Westfield destinations across Australia and New Zealand. We create extraordinary places and experiences that connect and enrich communities.

We are focused on our customers and creating more reasons for more people to visit our Westfield destinations more often and for longer.

With approximately 75 professions within our business, our team has the expertise to design, construct, operate, manage and market our Westfield destinations and platforms.

We want to be the place where talent thrives. To support you thriving with us, we promise to respect, inspire and develop you, and that you will do work that matters.

Diversity, equity and inclusion underpins our culture, and our vision is that 'Everyone Belongs'. We foster a workplace experience where everyone feels valued, supported and motivated to realise their full potential.

We aspire to create a workforce reflective of the communities in which we operate and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or life stage.

We offer a range of unique benefits designed to support your wellbeing, career development and lifestyle, including five days paid Life Leave on top of your four weeks annual leave (pro-rated for part-time), 18 weeks gender neutral paid parental leave for primary carers, with no qualifying period and super paid for the duration of the leave period and free parking at your local Westfield destination.

Discover more about working with us.

Application close: 20 September 2026 (unless filled earlier)