Senior Facilities Manager

MSS Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Uniform & boots

iPhone

Tools provided

Salary review

On-call allowances

Footy tipping

Mental health program

Recognition program

Study assistance

Social events

Job summary

MSS Group is seeking an experienced Senior Facilities Manager to join our Facilities Management team in SA. You will lead integrated facilities management across multiple sites, overseeing hard and soft services and acting as the primary client contact.

In this leadership role you will manage technicians and subcontractors, monitor budgets, ensure statutory compliance and deliver services safely, efficiently and within budget. Healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Facilities Management, Engineering, Property or Business.
• 6–7 years FM experience, including 3 years in a senior or multi-site role.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, WHS, building systems and maintenance.
• Experience managing contractors, budgets, asset plans and CAPEX forecasts.
• Healthcare or medical property experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel across South Australia.
• Australian work rights and satisfactory background and reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead integrated facilities management services across multiple sites, acting as the primary client contact and overseeing service delivery, tenant relationships and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, contractor performance, asset registers and long-term asset management plans to ensure efficient and reliable operations.
• Monitor budgets, forecast expenditure, review invoices, identify cost‑saving opportunities and coordinate minor works within agreed scope and financial limits.
• Ensure statutory compliance, workplace health and safety, contractor inductions, risk management and adherence to relevant regulations, standards and service-level agreements.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on financial performance, maintenance, compliance and KPIs; coordinate minor projects, support tenders and business growth, and assist with onboarding new sites.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Travel willing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Property or Business

Job description

MSS Group is a privately owned company employing more than 300 qualified professionals delivering specialist trades and service solutions across Australia and New Zealand.

We provide a diverse range of services including Facilities Management, Project Management, and specialist trades and maintenance services across commercial environments throughout ANZ.

For more info visit our website: www.mssgroup.com.au

WE'RE HIRING

Due to continued growth and the recent award of a significant new client contract, we are seeking an experienced Senior Facilities Manager to join our Facilities Management team in SA.

This is a key leadership role responsible for managing multiple commercial properties across NSW, overseeing both hard and soft facilities services, and acting as the primary point of contact for our client.

You will lead operational delivery, manage technicians and subcontractors, and ensure services are delivered safely, efficiently and within budget. This role requires a strong operational leader with experience in facilities management, maintenance services, and stakeholder management.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be responsible for integrated facilities management across a portfolio of commercial properties in South Australia, acting as the senior operational lead and primary client contact. Oversees service delivery, compliance, asset planning, contractor performance and reporting within budget.

Healthcare or medical property experience is preferred, with the ability to work autonomously across multiple sites.

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Lead integrated facilities management services across multiple sites, acting as the primary client contact and overseeing service delivery, tenant relationships and stakeholder engagement.
• Manage preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, contractor performance, asset registers and long-term asset management plans to ensure efficient and reliable operations.
• Monitor budgets, forecast expenditure, review invoices, identify cost‑saving opportunities and coordinate minor works within agreed scope and financial limits.
• Ensure statutory compliance, workplace health and safety, contractor inductions, risk management and adherence to relevant regulations, standards and service-level agreements.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on financial performance, maintenance, compliance and KPIs; coordinate minor projects, support tenders and business growth, and assist with onboarding new sites.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Company vehicle, fuel card and toll tag provided
• Uniform and steel cap boots provided
• iPhone provided
• Tools provided
• Competitive salary + annual salary review
• On call and call out allowances available
• Company funded footy tipping comp with cash prizes
• Mental Health and Wellbeing program
• Reward and Recognition Programs
• Study Assistance Program – company funded training
• Social events, BBQs throughout the year

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree or diploma in Facilities Management, Engineering, Property or Business.
• 6–7 years’ FM experience, including 3 years in a senior or multi-site role.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, WHS, building systems and maintenance.
• Experience managing contractors, budgets, asset plans and CAPEX forecasts.
• Healthcare or medical property experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel across South Australia.
• Australian work rights and satisfactory background and reference checks.

VALID WORK RIGHTS

• To be considered for this role you must have valid work rights in Australia, sponsorship is not available.
• You must be an Australian Citizen, Australia Permanent Resident or have a valid working visa.
• You must be able to obtain police clearance and working with children check.