Facilities Manager — Lead High-Volume DC Operations

CityFM; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CityFM seeks an experienced Facilities Manager to lead operations at Laverton Distribution Centre in Victoria. This full-time permanent role drives end-to-end FM performance in a high-volume environment, overseeing maintenance, safety, and asset management.

You will manage contractors, optimise costs and asset lifecycles, and partner with DC leadership to align FM with operational priorities while pursuing continuous improvement and strong governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Facilities Manager or similar leadership role within a large-scale industrial or commercial environment.
• Proven experience managing complex sites with multiple stakeholders, contractors, and competing priorities.
• Strong commercial acumen, including budget management and cost optimisation.
• Demonstrated experience driving operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of maintenance, asset management, and facilities operations.

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership – Lead all facilities management activities on site, ensuring high performance, reliability, and service delivery
• Contractor & Workforce Management – Oversee contractors and technical teams, ensuring alignment to standards, performance, and safety expectations
• Asset & Maintenance Strategy – Drive preventative maintenance programs and optimise asset lifecycle performance
• Stakeholder Management – Build and maintain strong relationships with site leadership, internal teams, and external partners
• Financial & Commercial Oversight – Manage budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities for efficiency and value creation
• Health, Safety & Compliance – Ensure full compliance with HSE legislation, City policies, and site requirements
• Continuous Improvement – Identify, lead, and deliver initiatives that improve operational efficiency and site performance
• Performance & Reporting – Monitor KPIs, manage workflows, and ensure visibility of performance across key stakeholders

Skills

Facilities leadership

Budget management

Contractor management

Maintenance planning

Stakeholder engagement

Safety & compliance

Continuous improvement

Logistics/distribution experience

Education

Tertiary qualification in FM or Engineering

Job description

CityFM seeks an experienced Facilities Manager to lead operations at Laverton Distribution Centre in Victoria. This full-time permanent role drives end-to-end FM performance in a high-volume environment, overseeing maintenance, safety, and asset management.

You will manage contractors, optimise costs and asset lifecycles, and partner with DC leadership to align FM with operational priorities while pursuing continuous improvement and strong governance.