Facilities Manager

Job Title

Facilities Manager

Job Description Summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a proactive and experienced Facilities Manager to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract. This is a unique opportunity to manage a diverse portfolio of client properties, including government accounts, and gain exposure to high-level facilities management operations across up to 250 sites.

Job Description

• Location: Melbourne
• Contract Type: Fixed Term – 12 Months
• Eligibility: Australian Citizens Only

What’s in it for you?

• Hands-on experience managing government facilities and critical infrastructure
• Exposure to strategic facilities planning, compliance, and crisis management
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in real estate services
• Supportive team culture with a focus on service excellence

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead reactive and planned maintenance across a large property portfolio
• Conduct annual inspections and NABERS assessments
• Manage critical incidents and recovery plans
• Oversee contractor performance and compliance
• Maintain asset lifecycle plans and ensure data integrity
• Collaborate with internal teams and client stakeholders
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in FM delivery
• Support financial reporting, audits, and budget forecasting

About You:

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in Facilities Management
• Strong client focus and ability to deliver results
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills
• Financial acumen and systems/data management capability
• Able to work independently and within a collaborative team
• Experience in government or multi-site portfolios highly regarded

At Cushman & Wakefield, we believe in creating spaces where people belong. We celebrate diversity and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply. Join us and be part of a team that lives and breathes inclusion, innovation, and excellence.

As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”