Facilities Manager

Company Description

MAKE IT COLLABORATIVE

At Sydney Airport, the future of air travel is shaped by you.

As a team, we connect the world. More than just a hub of activity and boundless energy, we’re creating a destination of amazing experiences. Like seeing wonderful moments unfold in front of you, knowing “I made that possible!”.

Dynamic. Fast-paced. We thrive in a place where fresh challenges land daily. Backed by positive and supportive team players and inspiring leaders, we adapt to change. Driven to grow. Owning every action. To do things better.

As smart, problem-solvers, we are always learning and growing. And that’s easier to do alongside passionate experts, as we collaborate across teams readily sharing our knowledge.

Each day is a new journey, as we bring an exciting vision to life. With significant capital investment in new, improved infrastructure, there’s never been a better time to expand your potential at Sydney Airport. The range of responsibilities and diverse pathways you can take on with us, are surprising.

We are SYD. United in the pride that comes with welcoming the world at Australia’s premier gateway.

Job Description

About the role

The Facilities Manager plays a critical role within Sydney Airport’s Facilities & Asset Management Division, enabling the safe, reliable and efficient operation of SYD’s fire & HVAC infrastructure, along with the diverse portfolio of buildings. The role sits within the Engineering Services Team and contributes directly to the stakeholder and passenger experience, as well as operational continuity.

The role is responsible for managing the performance, compliance and lifecycle of base building assets across a portfolio, working closely with service providers and internal stakeholders to deliver predictable, high‑quality outcomes. It offers the opportunity to influence how assets are maintained and optimised across a complex compliance-driven operational environment.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to…
 

• Oversee the performance and maintenance of a portfolio of buildings and base building assets.
• Lead the coordination of preventative and corrective maintenance activities across multiple sites to maintain operational continuity.
• Monitor asset performance, budgets and contract deliverables against agreed outcomes.
• Partner with project and operational teams to improve asset reliability and optimise lifecycle outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external service partners to support service outcomes.
• Manage Fire and HVAC maintenance contractors to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable service delivery.

About you

• Demonstrated experience managing facilities and/or base building assets across a portfolio of buildings.
• Trade-qualified or licensed in Electrical, Mechanical, or Fire Services - essential.
• Proven capability managing Fire and HVAC contractors within a live operational environment.
• Strong understanding of contract management and service performance frameworks.
• Ability to balance safety, compliance, operational and commercial requirements achieving agreed outcomes.
• Well‑developed stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build effective working relationships.
• Experience working in complex, multi-stakeholder and/or highly regulated environments.

What we offer

To find out more about the amazing work environment here at SYD, be sure to check out the Join us section of Sydney Airport’s website, where you can also see more about our flexible culture and work practices, alongside our other Employee benefits, or take a look at our LinkedIn Sydney Airport: Life page.

Make it Amazing

SYD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.