Senior Facilities Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Canberra; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership opportunity

Collaborative team environment

Exposure to government and corporatec

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Canberra is seeking a Senior Facilities Manager to lead a portfolio of client properties and a team of three Facilities Managers and one Coordinator. You will oversee maintenance, budgets, compliance and reporting, while coordinating with stakeholders and service partners to deliver high-quality service.

Location can be Canberra with Sydney as a secondary preference; Australian Citizenship and security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in Facilities Management.
• Experience managing commercial, corporate, government, or mixed property portfolios.
• Experience leading facilities management teams.
• Strong understanding of hard FM services, building services, maintenance, and asset management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and client relationship skills.
• Commercial acumen with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting experience.
• Proven ability to achieve KPIs and service delivery outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Facilities Operations: Manage a portfolio of client properties and ensure effective day-to-day facilities management delivery.
• Oversee reactive and planned maintenance programs, contractor performance, and service quality.
• Act as the primary escalation point for critical incidents and after-hours operational issues.
• Coordinate recovery plans and engage specialist contractors when required.

Skills

Facilities Management

Stakeholder Management

Budgets & Forecasting

Team Leadership

Risk & Compliance

Job description

Senior Facilities Manager

Job Description Summary The Senior Facilities Manager is responsible for managing an assigned portfolio of client properties and leading a team of three Facilities Managers and one Facilities Coordinator. The role provides day-to‑day direction, workload oversight, coaching and development to support consistent, high-quality service delivery. Working closely with client stakeholders, landlords, service partners and internal teams, the position oversees planned and reactive maintenance, critical incidents, contractor performance, client reporting and meetings, budgets, financial administration, compliance and asset management. The role also drives practical service improvements, maintains accurate systems and documentation, and ensures contractual requirements and KPIs are achieved.

Location: Canberra (preferred) | Sydney (secondary preference)

Citizenship Requirement: Australian Citizen

Security Clearance: Must be willing to undergo security clearance assessment.

Key Responsibilities

• Facilities Operations

  Manage a portfolio of client properties and ensure effective day-to-day facilities management delivery.

  Oversee reactive and planned maintenance programs, contractor performance, and service quality.

  Act as the primary escalation point for critical incidents and after-hours operational issues.

  Coordinate recovery plans and engage specialist contractors when required.

• Client & Stakeholder Management

  Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, landlords, service providers, and internal stakeholders.

  Lead client meetings and provide clear operational updates and strategic recommendations.

  Ensure timely resolution of issues and delivery against agreed service levels.

• Asset, Compliance & Risk Management

  Oversee annual property inspections and compliance activities.

  Maintain asset registers and lifecycle planning for building plant and equipment.

  Ensure contractors comply with all legislative, safety, and operational requirements.

  Support audit requirements and maintain accurate documentation and records.

• Financial Management

  Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and maintenance expenditure plans.

  Manage invoice approvals, financial reporting, and P&L activities.

  Monitor expenditure and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and service improvements.

About You

• Minimum 5+ years' experience in Facilities Management.
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial, corporate, retail, government, or mixed property portfolios.
• Previous experience leading and developing facilities management teams.
• Strong understanding of hard FM services, building services, maintenance, compliance, and asset management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and client relationship management skills.
• Commercial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to consistently achieve KPIs and service delivery outcomes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with local and national teams.

What's On Offer

• Leadership opportunity with a high-profile property portfolio.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to government and corporate clients.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply.

Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.

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About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global commercial real estate services firm for occupiers and investors with approximately 53,000 employees in over 350 offices and nearly 60 countries. In 2025, the firm reported revenue of $10.3 billion across its core service lines of services, Leasing, Capital markets, and Valuation and other. Built around the belief that Better never settles, the firm receives numerous industry and business accolades for its award-winning culture. For additional information, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com