Student Housing Facilities Manager & Asset Lead

Accor; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Job summary

Accor is a global leader in hospitality, operating in more than 110 countries. The Facilities Manager will lead operational performance, maintenance, compliance, and long-term asset strategy for a portfolio of purpose-built student accommodation communities, reporting to the Portfolio Manager and driving resident experiences.

Responsibilities include managing contractors, capital works, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe, efficient environments from pre-opening

Qualifications

• Significant facilities management experience within residential, hospitality, property, accommodation, or related sectors.
• Strong technical expertise across HVAC, fire safety, electrical, security, plumbing, and building systems.
• Demonstrated success managing contractors, maintenance programmes, compliance obligations, and service delivery standards.
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, risk management frameworks, and statutory building requirements.
• Exceptional communication, financial management, stakeholder engagement, and leadership capabilities with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead building operations, essential services, and maintenance strategies across a multi-property accommodation portfolio.
• Manage contractors, suppliers, and service agreements to optimise performance, compliance, and value.
• Drive WHS, risk management, emergency preparedness, and building regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Oversee maintenance budgets, capital works projects, and long-term asset lifecycle planning.
• Foster strong stakeholder relationships while delivering exceptional resident and customer experiences.

Skills

Facilities management

HVAC

Fire safety

Electrical

Security

Plumbing

Building systems

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Accor is a global leader in hospitality, operating in more than 110 countries. The Facilities Manager will lead operational performance, maintenance, compliance, and long-term asset strategy for a portfolio of purpose-built student accommodation communities, reporting to the Portfolio Manager and driving resident experiences.

Responsibilities include managing contractors, capital works, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory compliance to ensure safe, efficient environments from pre-opening