Industrial Facilities Manager: Contractor Oversight (Contract)

Www.chandlermacleod.com; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term contract in Kewdale

Mon-Fri schedule

Hands-on facilities leadership

Opportunities in a busy industrial/ops

Job summary

Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced Utility & Facilities Manager for a short-term contract in Kewdale, WA. You will lead facilities operations, manage service providers, ensure site safety, and coordinate contractors to minimise disruption to day-to-day activities.

The role requires hands-on facilities expertise in an industrial or manufacturing setting, strong risk and compliance focus, and the ability to balance multiple priorities. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management and contractor coordination.
• Industrial or manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of safety, permits, compliance and risk management.
• Ability to manage priorities and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Budget awareness and cost-control focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage external facilities management service providers and performance.
• Coordinate soft and hard facilities services and statutory requirements.
• Oversee contractor activity and ensure permit-to-work and site safety processes.
• Support compliance with health, safety, environmental and site standards.
• Track maintenance, inspections, risks and corrective actions; report progress.
• Provide updates on facilities performance, budgets, risks and projects.
• Manage minor capital works from scope through handover.
• Drive continuous improvement across facilities services and site infrastructure.

Skills

Facilities management

Contractor management

Project coordination

Budgeting

Communication

Driver's license

Australian work rights

Job description

Chandler Macleod is seeking an experienced Utility & Facilities Manager for a short-term contract in Kewdale, WA. You will lead facilities operations, manage service providers, ensure site safety, and coordinate contractors to minimise disruption to day-to-day activities.

The role requires hands-on facilities expertise in an industrial or manufacturing setting, strong risk and compliance focus, and the ability to balance multiple priorities. Immediate availability is preferred.