Assets & Facilities Manager
Full-time | Based in Lismore
St Carthage's Cathedral Parish in Lismore is a vibrant Catholic community rooted in our mission to create a welcoming, faith-filled environment where people are nourished, supported, and equipped for service. We are seeking a skilled Assets & Facilities Manager to oversee the stewardship of all parish assets, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence across our diverse sites.
About the role
As the Assets & Facilities Manager, you'll take a proactive and leadership-focused approach to managing land, buildings, facilities, fleet, and equipment across the Parish's multi-site assets; including churches, community infrastructure, and residential properties. You'll lead asset planning, maintenance oversight, and capital projects in alignment with the Parish's strategic goals and statutory obligations. Joining the CEO's leadership team, you'll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and lead a small Parish team, including the Maintenance Lead, to ensure our spaces support mission-driven service to the community.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Developing and delivering a comprehensive asset management plan.
* Ensuring preventive and reactive maintenance is efficiently implemented.
* Managing contracts, tenders, and relationships with external contractors.
* Leading safety compliance, WHS systems, and emergency planning.
* Maintaining asset records, service logs, and condition assessments.
* In partnership with Finance Manager, preparing and managing operational and capital budgets.
* Providing leadership, coaching, and support to the maintenance and facilities team.
* People management for all Parish employees.
What we're looking for
Essential:
* 5+ years' experience in facilities, assets, or property management in a multi-site or community environment.
* Proficiency in building project management and contractor supervision.
* Good WHS knowledge, including risk systems and safety compliance.
* Proven leadership capability, including staff supervision, coaching, mentoring and performance management.
* High-level communication, stakeholder engagement, and record-keeping skills.
* Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and asset systems.
* Current NSW Driver's Licence.
Desirable:
* Tertiary qualifications in Facilities Management, Project Management, Building Services, or similar.
* Experience with asset management or building systems software.
* Previous experience within a faith-based or community organisation.
Why join us?
At St Carthage's, you'll play a meaningful role in supporting our mission to serve the Parish community. You'll enjoy:
* A leadership role where your expertise transforms community spaces.
* A collaborative, values-driven team culture.
* The opportunity to contribute to long-term, strategic planning and growth.
Ready to apply?
Apply now — we're reviewing applications as they're received. Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and interest in this role. For further information, contact Karla Orth, Manager – People & Culture, on Applications close 19th December 2025.
St Carthage's Cathedral Parish is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people with disability.
Please note: The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check and Working With Children Check. Candidates must have the right to work in Australia.