Facilities Operations & Critical Systems Associate (APAC)

Goldman Sachs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldman Sachs Sydney is seeking an Associate for Corporate and Workplace Solutions – On-Site Facilities. You will operate and maintain critical MEP infrastructure, support design requirements for new builds, and provide 24/7 incident response to protect operations.

Reporting to the APAC Facilities head, you will manage budgeting, vendor oversight, and sustainability initiatives while collaborating with ESG and planning teams to deliver productive workplaces across offices and data centers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Building/Property/Facilities Management.
• 5–7 years of facilities, property management, or critical systems operations experience.
• Proven vendor management and stakeholder engagement capability.
• Experience with environmental sustainability and energy management initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commercially astute with negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; Asian language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain critical MEP infrastructure across offices, trading floors, and data centers in accordance with global engineering standards
• Define and support critical systems design and operational requirements for new construction, expansions, and reinstatement projects
• Provide 24/7/365 incident and crisis support, including impact assessment, operational recovery, and risk mitigation
• Oversee property management activities, including budgeting, maintenance, cleaning, service quality, and compliance with lease and statutory requirements
• Partner with regional and global CWS teams to implement efficient and cost‑effective property management strategies
• Collaborate with ESG, Real Estate Development, and Planning teams to deliver sustainable and productive workplace solutions
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, driving timely issue resolution and operational improvements
• Manage on‑site vendors delivering property management and critical systems services, ensuring compliance with firm policies and SLAs
• Support development and management of annual operating and capital budgets
• Identify, assess, and communicate facilities‑related risks, ensuring appropriate controls to prevent business interruption.

Skills

Vendor management

Stakeholder engagement

Sustainability initiatives

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/Facilities degree

Job description

Goldman Sachs Sydney is seeking an Associate for Corporate and Workplace Solutions – On-Site Facilities. You will operate and maintain critical MEP infrastructure, support design requirements for new builds, and provide 24/7 incident response to protect operations.

Reporting to the APAC Facilities head, you will manage budgeting, vendor oversight, and sustainability initiatives while collaborating with ESG and planning teams to deliver productive workplaces across offices and data centers.