Multi-Site Facilities Leader (NSW/QLD)

Guardian Childcare & Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Childcare & Education is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager based in NSW or QLD to oversee maintenance, compliance, contractor management and performance across multiple sites. This hands-on role focuses on safe, compliant, and well-maintained environments while driving continuous improvement and value.

You will conduct site inspections, manage contractors, oversee capital and minor works, support compliance initiatives, and provide reporting to improve facilities operations with

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Management, Property Management, Building Services, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance, compliance, and contractor management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across a large portfolio.
• Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commercial mindset with experience managing budgets and project costs.
• Confident using systems and reporting tools to track maintenance and project activity.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections to identify maintenance, presentation, compliance and safety issues.
• Manage contractors and service providers, ensuring quality workmanship and service delivery.
• Oversee maintenance, capital works, and minor works projects from scope through to completion.
• Support compliance initiatives and help resolve operational and facilities-related risks.
• Review contractor performance, reports, and project outcomes.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to prioritise and coordinate facilities activities.
• Provide reporting, recommendations, and solutions to improve facilities operations.
• Participate in an on-call roster to support urgent after-hours maintenance matters.

Skills

Facilities Management

Property Management

Building Services

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Driver's licence

Job description

Guardian Childcare & Education is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager based in NSW or QLD to oversee maintenance, compliance, contractor management and performance across multiple sites. This hands-on role focuses on safe, compliant, and well-maintained environments while driving continuous improvement and value.

You will conduct site inspections, manage contractors, oversee capital and minor works, support compliance initiatives, and provide reporting to improve facilities operations with