Facilities Operations Manager

Edge Property & Real Estate Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Property & Real Estate Recruitment in South Australia seeks a seasoned Facilities Operations Manager to lead maintenance programs, contract management and asset strategies across a large property portfolio.

The role focuses on driving compliance, risk management and service delivery, with a leadership element for a small facilities team across multiple sites. Immediate start, 6 months + temp role initially.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities, property or asset management (minimum 3 years+)
• Strong contractor, stakeholder and budget management skills.
• Experience delivering maintenance programs and facility-related projects.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge of building compliance, WHS and facilities management practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead preventative and reactive maintenance programs.
• Manage facilities service providers and key contracts.
• Oversee asset lifecycle planning, budgets and compliance.
• Provide expert facilities and property management advice.
• Drive operational improvements, risk management and customer service outcomes.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships across multiple sites and regions.
• Lead and develop a small facilities team.

Skills

Facilities mgmt

Budgeting

Stakeholder mgmt

Leadership

Contract mgmt

Job description

Facilities Operations Manager (6 months + temp role initially)

Immediate start

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Facilities Operations Manager to lead the delivery of facilities management programs, maintenance services, contracts, minor projects and asset strategies across a large and complex South Australian property portfolio.

Key responsibilities

Lead preventative and reactive maintenance programs.

Manage facilities service providers and key contracts.

Oversee asset lifecycle planning, budgets and compliance.

Provide expert facilities and property management advice.

Drive operational improvements, risk management and customer service outcomes.

Build strong stakeholder relationships across multiple sites and regions.

Lead and develop a small facilities team.

Skills & experience

Proven experience in facilities, property or asset management (minimum 3 years+)

Strong contractor, stakeholder and budget management skills.

Experience delivering maintenance programs and facility-related projects.

Excellent problem-solving, communication and leadership capabilities.

Knowledge of building compliance, WHS and facilities management practices.

You must be located and living currently in South Australia, able to start with short notice and have a current police clearance and full working rights.

What's in it for you

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a significant asset portfolio and work in a dynamic and collaborative team. This role has a leadership aspect which could also be great for your career and CV.

As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.