Facilities Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Act as the main on-site representative for the daily management of key assets and related equipment in Western Australia.

• Supervise building services such as fire protection systems, electrical systems, HVAC, elevators, access control, and intelligent building systems.

• Coordinate with tenants, property managers, the Head of Engineering and Operations Services, contractors, and various stakeholders.

• Analyze energy, water, and waste consumption data to identify opportunities for operational and sustainability enhancements.

• Manage the procurement and tendering processes for contractors involved in planned preventative maintenance contracts and capital projects.

• Perform inspections of common areas, building exteriors, lobbies, parking lots, fire escape routes, and hallways; organize defect and hazard rectification.

• Keep building documentation, logbooks, induction manuals, risk registers, and compliance records up to date.

• Implement and oversee the performance of security services and cleaning contractors.

• Program building systems, access permissions, public holiday time clocks, and after-hours air conditioning schedules.

• Ensure adherence to contractor inductions, training, permits, building regulations, and safety protocols.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in facilities management, particularly in overseeing multi-story commercial properties and their intricate building systems, including fire safety, electrical, HVAC, and building automation.

• Established history in contractor management, encompassing procurement, tendering, performance evaluation, and compliance with contractual obligations and service level agreements.

• In-depth understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations at the national, state, and local levels.

• Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities when engaging with tenants, clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

• Capacity to evaluate and manage risks related to building operations, implement control measures, and respond efficiently to emergencies on a 24/7 basis.

• Proficient in computer skills, including facilities management systems, building automation platforms, and the Microsoft Office suite.

• Strong organizational capabilities with the ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple assets, and maintain precise documentation and reporting.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in facilities management, property services, engineering, or a related field (preferred).

• A proactive, results-driven mindset, adaptability, and a collaborative team-oriented approach.

🏝️ Benefits

• Excellent employee discounts on fitness, wellness, and other prestigious brands.

• 18 weeks of paid maternity leave.

• Discounts on private health insurance.

• Active social club for employees.

• Employee assistance program available.

• Novated lease options for electric vehicles.

• Paid time off for volunteer activities.

• Career advancement opportunities with Australia's leading commercial real estate firm.

• Premium office environments.