Facilities Manager at BGIS

BGIS; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Onsite Parking

Spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 e

Employee referral bonus

Access to Flare discounts

Fitness Passport and employee perks

Job summary

BGIS is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation and service delivery at Brisbane Airport, QLD. This full-time, on-site role reports to the Technical Operations Director and collaborates with client and BGIS teams to meet contractual outcomes.

The successful candidate will lead site-based teams and subcontractors, drive improvements, ensure safety and compliance, and manage financial reporting and budgeting in a dynamic aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or integrated services.
• Hands-on experience overseeing site-based teams and subcontractors.
• Financial reporting and budgeting knowledge.
• Understanding of facilities legislation and QA/WHS systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day facilities operations and service delivery across the site.
• Lead site-based teams and Self-Perform trades; mentor staff.
• Ensure contractual KPIs and service obligations are met.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial outcomes with Finance.
• Coordinate subcontractors; manage pricing and compliance.
• Review reactive works; ensure accurate scoping and charging.
• Oversee compliance with essential services, WHS and environment.
• Foster safe work practices; align with client expectations.
• Build relationships with client reps, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities and innovations.
• Participate in rotating on-call roster including after-hours.

Skills

Facilities management

Team leadership

Budgeting & reporting

Stakeholder engagement

CMMS proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Property/Commerce or related discipline

Industry qualifications in Building/Facilities Management

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Apply for Facilities Manager at BGIS in Brisbane Airport, QLD, AU.

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Company: BGIS

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, On-Site

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 looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation and service delivery of a major aviation client at Brisbane Airport. Reporting to the Technical Operations Director, you will work closely with client and BGIS teams to support contractual outcomes, guide operational staff and Self-Perform trades, and ensure facilities operate safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

This is a busy and varied account that would suit someone steadfast and consistent, who enjoys bringing structure and calm to a fast moving environment. You'll have genuine scope to shape improvements, build trusted relationships, and make a real difference to how the site runs day to day. The ideal candidate will be approachable, resilient, and people-focused, with strong operational experience, sound commercial understanding, and the ability to work comfortably alongside a wide range of personalities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day facilities operations and service delivery across the site.
• Support and mentor operational staff and Self-Perform trades, encouraging teamwork and professional growth.
• Ensure contractual KPIs and service delivery obligations are consistently achieved.
• Support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial outcomes alongside the Finance Manager.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, monitoring performance, pricing, and compliance.
• Review reactive and additional works to ensure accurate scoping and charging.
• Oversee essential services compliance, reporting, and statutory maintenance obligations.
• Support WHS and environmental requirements, promoting safe work practices across all stakeholders.
• Build positive relationships with client representatives, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement and innovation opportunities across the site.
• Participate in a rotating on-call roster and manage after-hours call outs as required.

Education, Experience & Skills

Essential

• Experience within facilities management, property, or integrated services environments.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience overseeing site-based teams and subcontractors.
• Sound commercial and contract understanding, including financial reporting and budgeting.
• Advanced understanding of technical legislation relating to facilities maintenance.
• Experience working within QA, WHS, and environmental systems.
• Warm and effective communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Comfortable adapting to change and taking a flexible approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CMMS platforms.
• Willingness to participate in a rotating on-call roster.

Desirable

• Experience within aviation or another complex, high-risk industry.
• Formal tertiary qualifications in Property, Commerce, Business, or a related discipline.
• Industry-recognised qualifications in Building or Facilities Management (TAFE, Tertiary, or Property Council).
• Facilities Maintenance Management, Project Management, or Property Management qualifications.
• Training in current WHS, QA, and environmental legislation and systems.

Workplace Flexibility

This is a full-time, permanent position based on-site at Brisbane Airport, with free onsite parking available. The role operates during business hours Monday to Friday, with participation in a rotating on-call roster including after hours and weekend support.

Benefits

• Free Onsite Parking
• Spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus.
• Access to Flare for discounts across retailers, energy, utilities & much more!
• Fitness Passport (access for you and your family to gyms and aquatic centres nationwide), employee discounts, and optional yearly paid flu vaccination vouchers.
• FMA Industry Award for Excellence 2025 Finalist.
• RICS 2025 Property / Facilities Management Team of the Year Nominee.
• AFR Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025.
• Winner of Inspiring Workplaces Award 2025.
• Endorsed by Work180 as an employer of choice for women.
• Career progression through secondments & internal mobility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Eligibility

To be successful in the role, applicants must have full working rights in Australia.