Technical Facilities Manager

CBRE Asia Pacific; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Local is seeking a Technical Manager to lead a trades team across Tullamarine and Woodend in Melbourne, overseeing schedules, pre-start briefs and compliance. You will apply broad engineering judgement across mechanical, electrical, fire, water and utilities to diagnose faults and manage safety, audit readiness and regulator scrutiny.

You will own supplier relationships, validate quotes and maintenance frequencies, and drive major works including shutdowns while maintaining robust

Qualifications

• Multidisciplinary engineering breadth across mechanical, electrical, fire, water and utilities, sufficient to lead diagnosis and decision-making across trades.
• Working knowledge of GMP‑regulated environments and the evidentiary standard required for audit, validation and regulator scrutiny.
• Ability to operate under the dual Comcare and Victorian OHS jurisdiction and reconcile them into one practical compliance position.
• Root cause diagnostic capability

Responsibilities

• Manage trade staff, finalise and approve schedules, assign PPMs, and lead daily pre-start meetings that set priorities, risks and expectations for the shift.
• Verify licences, training, permits and isolations are in place before work begins, rather than relying on after-the-fact checks.
• Apply multidisciplinary engineering judgement across mechanical, electrical, fire, water and utilities systems, so faults and risks are understood in terms of how they interact between trades.
• Own the compliance register, interpret applicable standards, and reconcile the dual Comcare and Victorian OHS jurisdiction into one practical compliance outcome.
• Ensure recurring or significant faults are resolved at root cause rather than repeatedly patched.
• Technically test repair quotes, scopes and maintenance frequencies before approval, so CSL pays for the right fix at the right price.
• Own specialist subcontractor relationships, inspect and supervise their work, and scrutinise programmes, reports, certifications and SWMS.
• Plan major works including shutdowns, define the CBRE and CSL plant boundary, and lead the asset reliability programme.
• Maintain evidence and documentation to a standard that would withstand audit, validation or regulator scrutiny in the GMP-regulated environment.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Fire

Water

Utilities

Job description

Job ID

296632

Posted

17-Sep-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Engineering/Maintenance

Location(s)

Melbourne - Victoria - Australia

Are you seeking a leadership opportunity with a trade background?

This role is dedicated to an account based at Tullamarine

CBRE Local is committed to training and upskilling you!

At CBRE Local we are growing, and we invite you to be part of our dynamic team!

As a Technical manager you will lead a trades team across Tullamarine and Woodend whilst acting as the contract’s engineering authority.

Here Is a Snapshot Of Your Day

• Manage trade staff, finalise and approve schedules, assign PPMs, and lead daily pre-start meetings that set priorities, risks and expectations for the shift.
• Verify licences, training, permits and isolations are in place before work begins, rather than relying on after-the-fact checks.
• Apply multidisciplinary engineering judgement across mechanical, electrical, fire, water and utilities systems, so faults and risks are understood in terms of how they interact between trades.
• Own the compliance register, interpret applicable standards, and reconcile the dual Comcare and Victorian OHS jurisdiction into one practical compliance outcome.
• Ensure recurring or significant faults are resolved at root cause rather than repeatedly patched.
• Technically test repair quotes, scopes and maintenance frequencies before approval, so CSL pays for the right fix at the right price.
• Own specialist subcontractor relationships, inspect and supervise their work, and scrutinise programmes, reports, certifications and SWMS.
• Plan major works including shutdowns, define the CBRE and CSL plant boundary, and lead the asset reliability programme.
• Maintain evidence and documentation to a standard that would withstand audit, validation or regulator scrutiny in the GMP-regulated environment.

Ideal Candidate

• Multidisciplinary engineering breadth across mechanical, electrical, fire, water and utilities, sufficient to lead diagnosis and decision-making across trades.
• Working knowledge of GMP-regulated environments and the evidentiary standard required for audit, validation and regulator scrutiny.
• Ability to operate under the dual Comcare and Victorian OHS jurisdiction and reconcile them into one practical compliance position.
• Root cause diagnostic capability

Can we inspire you to join us?

People are the foundation upon which our success is built. Our company is diverse and so are the opportunities for professional and career development. Our people are free to expand their skills and knowledge to drive their careers and reach their full potential.

Benefits

Joining our team means surrounding yourself with talented, driven professionals who are at the top of their field. Your journey starts here with some of benefits such as:

• Diversity and Inclusion: We embrace a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and experiences of our employees.
• Career Growth: CBRE offers uncapped opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a global leader in commercial real estate.
• Work-Life Balance: We promote a flexible work environment that supports your personal and professional goals.
• Team Culture: Join a team of talented and dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com .

Service line: GWS Segment