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Senior Facilities Manager

Mission Australia
Full-time
On-site
Sydney NSW AU
$132,000 AUD yearly

  • Permanent full time | 35 hours a week

  • Location: Sydney, NSW

  • Salary: $132K + Super + Salary packaging benefits

  • Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need




Life at Mission Australia


When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we stand together with anyone who needs us, for as long as they need us.



Your Opportunity


This role will oversee the facilities management function for Mission Australia’s leasehold property portfolio nationally.



Working in collaboration with National Manager Leasehold and Facilities, this role will be responsible for developing and delivering a Facilities Management Framework and Strategy across Mission Australia’s leasehold property portfolio.



Your key responsibilities will be to:


  • Develop and implement the Facilities Management Framework and Strategy for the leasehold property portfolio ensuring compliance, WHS, legislative and lease obligations are met

  • Prepare and maintain annual planned maintenance schedules

  • Develop and implement sourcing and contractor strategy for Property to ensure value for money and compliance

  • Develop and implement streamlined processes and tools for the use of internal stakeholders

  • Develop and embed a ‘Standard Design’ approach for MA building occupation and fit-out standards and norms and monitor these for compliance

  • Support the service delivery teams to understand and manage their obligations for the leasehold properties that they occupy

  • Develop strong and effective consultative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

  • Participate in organization wide projects as a facilities management SME




Requirements for Success


  • Minimum 5 years of experience in facilities management, operations or engineering role

  • Experience in developing and delivering facilities management strategy in a commercial environment

  • Sound knowledge and understanding of building legislation and WHS practices nationally

  • Extensive knowledge of facilities management including understanding of operation of soft and hard services, project management and fit-out management

  • Ability to manage contractors, consultants, project managers and builders to achieve cost effective outcomes and deliver projects and works on time and within budget

  • General understanding of lease obligations and contracts as they relate to building and facilities management obligations

  • Ability to manage budgets and multiple projects simultaneously

  • Effective and efficient time management skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Strategic mindset




As part of our Employment screening process, you will also be required to undertake a National Criminal History Check, reference checks and work right checks



Our culture


Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.



We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.



We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you’re skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.



If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email

talentattraction@missionaustralia.com.au





Your benefits


  • Rewarding work – every day you know you’re making a real difference

  • Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax


  • Free external, confidential counselling


  • Volunteering opportunities

  • Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave.




How to apply


send your application today!




Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you