Facilities Manager: Government Portfolio & Compliance

Cushman & Wakefield; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Australia seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee a diverse government portfolio, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations across maintenance and contractor management.

You will manage an assigned portfolio, coordinate service providers, conduct inspections, manage budgets and drive continuous improvement while delivering exceptional client outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in Facilities/Property Management.
• Strong knowledge of building operations, maintenance and contractor management.
• Experience managing budgets and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities across a diverse portfolio.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and customer service skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Strong compliance, risk management and workplace safety understanding.
• Proven track record of meeting service delivery and KPI targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned portfolio of client properties across the WOAG account.
• Act as the primary point of contact for reactive maintenance issues and critical incidents.
• Coordinate contractors and service providers to ensure compliance with SLAs and statutory requirements.
• Conduct property inspections, audits and NABERS-related activities.
• Develop and maintain asset lifecycle plans and asset registers.
• Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance programs.
• Manage operational budgets, maintenance expenditure, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Approve and reconcile invoices and ensure financial controls are maintained.
• Build strong relationships with clients, landlords, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure service delivery meets contractual obligations and KPIs.
• Support business continuity planning, crisis management and incident response activities.
• Drive innovation, process improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Maintain accurate systems, records and reporting.
• Participate in audits and ensure compliance with WHSE requirements.

Skills

Facilities Management

Budget management

Contractor management

Stakeholder engagement

Safety compliance

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Facilities Management qualification

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield in Australia seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee a diverse government portfolio, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient operations across maintenance and contractor management.

You will manage an assigned portfolio, coordinate service providers, conduct inspections, manage budgets and drive continuous improvement while delivering exceptional client outcomes in a fast-paced environment.