Unit Facility Management Manager

IKEA; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

15% Co-worker discount

Low-cost nutritious meals

Free Co-worker parking

Job summary

A leading home furnishing retailer is seeking a Unit Facility Management Manager in Sydney. This permanent full-time role requires 5 years of experience in facilities management, strong contract management skills, and the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders. You will manage FM services, ensure safety and compliance, and contribute to operational improvements. Join a company that values diversity and offers generous employee benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in a similar role.
• Strong contract management and solution-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage FM services through Integrated FM supplier.
• Coordinate internal FM related audits and annual reviews.
• Control costs and ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Facilities Management

Contract management

Communication skills

Cost control

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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At IKEA, our vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We believe that everything we do comes with the responsibility to create a positive impact on people, society and the planet. We are passionate about home furnishing, creating a positive life at home and sharing our tasty responsibly sourced food with the many people across the world. We are guided by our cultures & values, creating a great place to work. We stand for equality, diversity and inclusion. We care about people & planet and promote health & wellbeing. We nurture your development and provide career opportunities to unlock your potential.

Working at IKEA has its benefits and rewards:

• 5 weeks’ Paid Annual Leave, Paid Parental Leave, Family & Community Leave and much more
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program for health and wellbeing support
• 15% Co-worker discount
• Low-cost nutritious meals including complimentary drinks in our Co-worker restaurant
• Co-worker uniform provided
• Free Co-worker parking
• Free benefits membership (savings and discounts on everyday expenses, entertainment, retail and well-being offers across hundreds of retailers and service providers)
• Bonus programme (where eligible)
• Co-worker Loyalty programme (extra contribution to your superannuation fund where eligible)

Additional information:

• This role is Permanent Full-time, 76hrs/fortnight
• Applications close Wednesday 24 September 2025.
• Experience within Facilities Management in large format retail environment will be highly regarded.
• The units you will be responsible for are Tempe and Rhodes.
• Travel between sites will be required.

ABOUT THIS WORK AREA

As Unit Facility Management Manager your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the Facilities Management (FM) services through our Integrated FM supplier including safety and compliance to ensure a safe and operational environment for the business and our customers.
• Follow up quality of services delivered by the IFM supplier through close working relationships.
• Coordinate and execute internal FM related audits and annual reviews.
• Support FM budgeting activities and the annual business plan in the unit. Attend weekly meetings to discuss operation issues and contribute to solutions.
• Assist in controlling costs working in a cost-conscious way. Follow-up on permits, licences, certificates and reporting measures to stay compliant with local and national legislation, internal rules and requirements regarding the FM scope within Ingka.
• Provide subject matter expertise and technical support in daily operations and projects related to the FM delivery model.
• Participate in projects within FM related services as required.

As Unit Facility Management Manager you are:

• Someone with 5 years experience in a similar role
• Passionate about delivering reliable, efficient and seamless services to the store.
• Experienced with strong contract management skills and a solution-focused mindset to resolve FM related issues.
• Able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve a common goal.
• Able to identify opportunities and make recommendations to drive continuous improvement.
• Able to work autonomously, take initiative and possess excellent communication skills to deliver set tasks with a sense of urgency.
• Able to organise, prioritise and manage administrative tasks, with a good understanding of Microsoft office programs, in particular excel.

We need people like you!

At IKEA, work is so much more than a job. Come join us!