Strategic Facilities & Compliance Manager

Waverley Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full time

Flexible working arrangements

Wellness program

On-site parking

Public transport access

Employee Assistance Program

Supportive team

Job summary

Waverley Council is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead maintenance, renewal and compliance across our building portfolio in Sydney, NSW. You will direct a high-performing team, oversee statutory plant maintenance, and drive continuous improvement in service delivery with strong stakeholder engagement.

The role offers permanent full-time employment with flexible arrangements, on-site parking and strong health and wellbeing programs as part of a supportive facilities and assets team.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Building, Facilities Management and/or Project Management, or substantial equivalent experience.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.
• Strong procurement and contract management experience.
• Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High-level computer literacy across Microsoft Office and facility management databases.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunities and safe, child-friendly practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and drive operational performance while building a high-performing team.
• Direct and supervise the Facilities team in delivering the annual maintenance program with oversight of statutory and critical plant maintenance (lifts, fire safety systems, essential services).
• Develop and deliver an annual capital renewal program aligned to the Asset Management Plan and ensuring renewal reduces compliance and safety risk exposure.
• Own and discharge Council's WHS due diligence obligations for building compliance, adhering to procedures and maintaining records.
• Procure and manage maintenance service contracts in accordance with Council's procurement policy, ensuring best value for money.
• Develop facilities maintenance budgets informed by condition assessments, contractor pricing and priorities; provide timely financial reporting for quarterly reviews.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the Facilities team.

Job description

Waverley Council is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead maintenance, renewal and compliance across our building portfolio in Sydney, NSW. You will direct a high-performing team, oversee statutory plant maintenance, and drive continuous improvement in service delivery with strong stakeholder engagement.

The role offers permanent full-time employment with flexible arrangements, on-site parking and strong health and wellbeing programs as part of a supportive facilities and assets team.