Facilities Operations Manager | Mon-Fri | Full Time | Brisbane, QLD

Sodexo; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 164,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong safety-first culture

Career development and internal growth

Inclusive, diverse workplace

Competitive remuneration and site‑base

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Facilities Operations Manager to lead regional maintenance teams across Australia, delivering safe, compliant, and efficient facilities management services in energy, resources and remote sectors.

You will drive operational excellence, manage budgets and KPIs, oversee CMMS-driven maintenance programs, and build strong relationships with clients and contractors to ensure high service standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in facilities/maintenance leadership.
• Proven experience leading teams, contractors and service delivery outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing budgets, KPIs and operational performance.
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Experience in Energy, Resources, Mining or Oil & Gas is highly regarded.
• Experience using CMMS and asset management systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support regional maintenance and facilities teams across multiple locations.
• Act as the primary escalation point for facilities and maintenance-related matters.
• Ensure planned and preventative maintenance activities are completed in line with CMMS schedules.
• Drive safety performance and promote a Zero Harm culture.
• Manage contractors and facilities service delivery across multiple sites.
• Provide Facilities Management expertise and operational support for project delivery.
• Monitor and manage budgets, KPIs, service levels, and financial performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with company, client, and legislative requirements.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Budget & KPI management

Safety & compliance

Continuous improvement

Education

Engineering/Facilities Management education desirable

Tools

CMMS

Asset management systems

Job description

Facilities Operations Manager | Mon-Fri | Full Time | Brisbane, QLD

• Full-time
• Job Family: Operational Support
• Compensation: AUD 180,000 - AUD 180,000 - monthly

Sodexo is a global leader in services that improve Quality of Life. We partner with clients across resources, energy, and remote operations to deliver integrated facilities management, catering, and asset management solutions.

As we continue to grow our operations across Australia, we are seeking experienced and motivated professionals for upcoming and future opportunities.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Operations Manager to support large-scale operations across the energy, resources, and remote sectors. You will lead regional maintenance teams and site-based personnel to ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient delivery of facilities management services. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, overseeing maintenance programs, managing stakeholder relationships, and delivering strong financial and commercial outcomes across a diverse portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support regional maintenance and facilities teams across multiple locations
• Act as the primary escalation point for facilities and maintenance-related matters
• Ensure planned and preventative maintenance activities are completed in line with CMMS schedules
• Drive safety performance and promote a Zero Harm culture
• Manage contractors and facilities service delivery across multiple sites
• Provide Facilities Management expertise and operational support for project delivery
• Monitor and manage budgets, KPIs, service levels, and financial performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with company, client, and legislative requirements
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency

About You

You are an experienced facilities or maintenance leader with a proven ability to manage teams, contractors, and operational performance in complex environments. You bring strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive service excellence while maintaining a strong focus on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years experience within a Facilities Management, Maintenance Management, or a similar operational leadership role
• Proven experience leading teams, contractors, and service delivery outcomes
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing budgets, KPIs, and operational performance
• Strong commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Experience within the Energy, Resources, Mining, or Oil & Gas sectors is highly regarded
• Qualifications in Engineering, Facilities Management, Asset Management, Maintenance Management, or a related discipline are desirable
• Experience using CMMS and asset management systems will be advantageous

Why Join Sodexo?

• Opportunities across Australia with a global organisation
• Strong safety-first culture
• Career development and internal progression pathways
• Inclusive, diverse, and values-driven workplace
• Competitive remuneration and site-based benefits (role dependent)

Sodexo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.