Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager | Melbourne CBD, VIC

Location: Melbourne CBD, VIC
Company: BGIS, State Government Client
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, On-site, Core Business Hours with Flexible Start/Finish Times

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About BGIS

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across government, healthcare, education and critical infrastructure sectors. We pride ourselves on operational excellence, safety, and creating environments that support people and performance.

Purpose of the Role

This is a newly created position following BGIS's successful acquisition of a significant government services contract.

As the Facilities Manager, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of owned and leased properties across Victoria, ensuring facilities remain safe, compliant, functional and optimised for long-term performance. Working closely with BGIS teams, contractors and client stakeholders, you will deliver exceptional facilities management services while supporting asset lifecycle planning, maintenance strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is proactive, organised and customer-focused, with strong technical knowledge, excellent stakeholder management skills and a passion for delivering quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage planned and reactive maintenance, inspections and day-to-day facilities operations across a diverse property portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with statutory maintenance, essential safety measures, lease obligations and Victorian regulations.
• Coordinate contractors, monitor vendor performance and maintain safe work practices, permits and inductions.
• Build strong relationships with building occupants, landlords, managing agents and key stakeholders.
• Maintain asset information, work orders and reporting through BGIS Connect and other FM systems.
• Support lifecycle planning, budgeting, forecasting, capital works and minor projects.
• Coordinate tenancy works, relocations, fit-outs and make-good activities where required.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, maintenance strategies and operational efficiency through innovation and technology.

Education, Experience & Skills

Essential

• Qualifications in Facilities Management, Building Services, Engineering, Trade or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing facilities across owned, leased or multi-site property portfolios.
• Strong understanding of statutory compliance, contractor management and building maintenance.
• Experience coordinating maintenance programs, asset management activities and service delivery.
• High proficiency using FM systems, digital technologies and reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive continuous improvement.

Desirable

• Experience within government or large, complex property portfolios.
• Knowledge of asset lifecycle planning, capital works or sustainability initiatives.

Workplace Flexibility

Based on-site at Melbourne CBD and client locations, this full-time permanent role offers flexible start and finish times. Some ad hoc additional hours may be required to support operational requirements.

Why Join BGIS?

Key Benefits Include:

✔ AFR Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025
✔ Winner of Inspiring Workplaces Award 2025
✔ Endorsed by WORK180 as an Employer of Choice for Women
✔ Career progression through secondments and internal mobility
✔ Health and wellbeing support including EAP and wellness programs
✔ Paid volunteer days and community initiatives
✔ Inclusive, values-driven workplace culture
✔ Be part of a global organisation committed to innovation and operational excellence
✔ Spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus. 
✔ Access to Flare for discounts across retailers, energy, utilities & much more!
✔ Fitness Passport (access for you and your family to gyms and aquatic centres nationwide), employee discounts, and optional yearly paid flu vaccination vouchers

How to Apply

If you are an organised and proactive facilities professional who enjoys managing diverse property portfolios, building strong stakeholder relationships and delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

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