Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Advisor – Facilities Projects to provide specialist facilities management expertise and lead the delivery of accommodation and facility-related projects across a diverse asset portfolio. This role will support both new development initiatives and refurbishment programs, ensuring infrastructure outcomes that are safe, efficient, cost-effective, and aligned to organisational needs. If you bring strong facilities management experience, a proven track record delivering construction and fit-out projects, and are available to commence immediately, we would love to hear from you.
This is a Contracting opportunity on a full-time basis. 12-month contract | ASAP start.
Key Responsibilities
* Scope, plan, and estimate project costs, resources, and timelines for property, accommodation, and facility upgrades.
* Support long-term planning and prioritisation for corporate facilities and operational sites.
* Prepare appropriation requests, benefit submissions, and supporting documentation for minor and major works.
* Engage and collaborate with business units, regional teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure responsive, fit-for-purpose project outcomes.
* Manage consultants, architects, and engineers through design and approval stages.
* Oversee external contractors delivering construction, refurbishment, and fit-out activities.
* Provide strategic advice on corporate accommodation standards, utilisation, and best-practice facility solutions.
* Work alongside Property teams to ensure accommodation requirements are aligned with organisational needs.
* Identify and implement cost-efficient accommodation and facility strategies.
* Develop design briefs, technical specifications, and tender documentation.
* Establish and manage contracts with service providers and panel contractors, ensuring safety, performance, and compliance.
* Monitor contractor performance, risk, quality, and progress across multiple concurrent projects.
* Maintain accurate, compliant project documentation and records.
* Conduct audit activities and ensure alignment with corporate policies, construction standards, and governance requirements.
What You'll Bring
* Demonstrated experience delivering facilities, accommodation, or construction projects—ideally across a large, complex organisation.
* Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary consultant and contractor groups.
* Strong facilities management background, including commercial fit-outs, office refurbishments, sheds, site buildings, and other supporting assets.
* A strong safety ethos with the ability to embed safe work practices and identify risks early.
* High-level stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build strong working relationships across diverse operational teams.
* Solid financial management skills including budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and reporting.
* Experience using SAP or similar systems for procurement, budgeting, and project reporting.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing reports, presentations, and project updates.
* Highly organised, with strong planning and time-management skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
* Broad project management capability across scope development, procurement, contract administration, risk management, and delivery.
* GTE experience is highly regarded.
Key Selection Criteria
* Significant project management and construction experience.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate consultants and contractors on large-scale projects.
* Extensive experience in facilities management and commercial fit-out works within a large organisational environment.
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