Facilities Manager

News Corp Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusively ours

Perks & discounts

Health & wellbeing

Time off

Financial wellbeing

Job summary

News Corp Australia seeks a Facilities Manager to lead the management of corporate head office facilities in Sydney, ensuring a safe, compliant, and high-quality workplace for employees and visitors. You will oversee day-to-day operations, maintenance programs, and sustainability initiatives while partnering with safety, security, and finance teams.

The role requires strong stakeholder engagement,/building systems knowledge, and a track record in managing both hard and soft services within a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Facilities Manager.
• Experience managing hard and soft services in a corporate facility.
• Understanding of building systems, safety regulations and compliance.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Commitment to sustainability and environmental initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operation and maintenance of building systems and preventive maintenance programs.
• Partner with safety and security teams to ensure regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Assist in managing facilities budget and vendor contracts; drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Collaborate on energy efficiency, waste management and environmental reporting.
• Manage external vendors and contractor performance for safe operations.
• Foster a collaborative, customer-focused culture across building operations.
• Deliver high-quality workplace experience for employees, visitors and executives.

Skills

Facilities management

Hard & soft services

Stakeholder management

Building systems knowledge

Sustainability initiatives

Job description

What's the role?

This is an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Manager to join a dynamic team responsible for efficiently and effectively managing facilities services at News’ corporate head office in Surry Hills.

In this role, you will ensure the physical environment is maintained to the highest standards by overseeing day-to-day building operations, managing proactive maintenance programs, and ensuring full regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance & Operations: Oversee the efficient operation and maintenance of building systems, including preventative maintenance programs, and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Health, Safety & Compliance: Partner with safety and security teams to maintain regulatory compliance, manage risk assurance, and ensure a safe, secure working environment.
• Budgeting & Financial Management: Assist in managing the facilities budget, oversee local vendor contracts, and drive site-based cost-saving and sustainability initiatives.
• Sustainability & Energy Efficiency: Collaborate with sustainability teams on energy efficiency, waste management, and environmental reporting.
• Vendor & Contract Management: Manage external vendors and drive contractor performance to guarantee safe operational execution and high service standards.
• Stakeholder Management: Foster a collaborative, customer-focused culture across all building operations
• Elevate workplace/customer experience: Deliver a high quality workplace experience for employees, visitors and senior executives

Who are you?

• 5+ years of experience in a Facilities Manager role.
• Proven track record of managing hard and soft services in an owned corporate facility.
• Understanding of building systems, safety regulations, and compliance standards.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Commitment to sustainability and driving environmental initiatives.

Why News Corp Australia

Join a culture where innovation is our operating rhythm. You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of Australia’s most loved brands and play a pivotal role in leading the technological shift in how we create commercial content. Our vibrant, hybrid work environment and dynamic, values-driven culture empowers you to push boundaries, collaborate as one unified team, and make a positive, measurable impact for all Australians.

News Extras Benefits is a commitment to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities.

Our benefits include:

• Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family
• Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services that deliver genuine cost savings and benefits
• Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)
• Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.
• Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money

In addition to our perks and benefits, employees have access to a number of initiatives and programs that support their wellbeing and professional growth, such as:

• Helping you grow - Access tailored development opportunities, including leadership programs, to cultivate your skills and support your career
• Giving back - Make a difference to our communities through volunteer opportunities and company-organised charity drives
• Workplace Inclusion and facilities - Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we?

News Corp Australia is the nation’s most influential media organisation, operating more than 150 household-name brands across print, digital and multimedia. We lead the way in travel, fashion, food, health, homes and lifestyle, and we are the largest publisher across print and digital, reaching more than 16 million Australians each month.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity strengthens our national teams and newsroom as we seek to tell stories that represent the communities of Australia. Our people make us unique, and so we are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or gender identity. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply!

We are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage, please do not hesitate to let us know here. In order for us to assist you, please ensure you include the role title you are applying for in the subject line. For more information regarding Diversity at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the Diversity@News section.

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