Facilities Manager - Brisbane Airport
Location: Brisbane, QLD
Company: BGIS, Aviation Aligned Client
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Onsite Only)
Free Onsite Parking available
Quarterly Regional Travel is a requirement of this role
About BGIS
BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across a wide range of industries. With a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and operational excellence, we empower our people to do their best work in meaningful environments.
Purpose of the Role
BGIS is seeking a highly capable Facilities Manager to oversee the successful delivery of a high-profile aviation contract at a critical site. Reporting directly to the Account Manager, you'll lead a small team and manage service delivery, compliance, and subcontractor performance, while ensuring contractual, financial, and safety KPIs are consistently met.
This full-time role is based Onsite at Brisbane Airport, with free parking. The role includes participation in a 1-in-4 week on-call rotation, providing operational continuity for a 24/7 client environment.
The Ideal Candidate
You are proactive, solutions-oriented, and confident in your ability to lead facility operations in a live, complex environment. You bring experience in asset management and team supervision, with a strong understanding of compliance and risk mitigation in high-touchpoint, regulated settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead onsite service delivery to meet performance and compliance targets.
- Develop and manage budgets, invoices, and contractor performance.
- Build strong relationships with the client through proactive communication and service excellence.
- Oversee subcontractor management, site safety, and risk compliance.
- Coordinate reporting, inspections, and audits.
Education, Experience & Skills
Essential:
- Trade qualification (Mechanical/Electrical) with post-trade engineering diploma or equivalent.
- Proven experience managing large-scale facilities or maintenance operations.
- Financial acumen - budgeting, procurement, invoicing, and reporting.
- Proficiency in desktop software and CMMS platforms.
- Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Desirable:
- Experience in alliance or collaborative contracting models.
- Exposure to sustainability, ESD, or energy efficiency initiatives.
- Familiarity with complex client environments such as aviation or critical infrastructure.
Workplace Flexibility
This is a full-time onsite role located in Brisbane. Flexible or hybrid work arrangements are limited. Addition of a travel requirement to regional airports on a quarterly basis for essential service inspections.
Why Join BGIS?
✔ Work at a nationally significant aviation site
✔ Free onsite parking at Brisbane Airport
✔ Permanent, stable full-time role with long-term potential
✔ Diverse facilities portfolio and award-winning training programs
✔ Be part of a top 3 AFR BOSS Best Place to Work (2024)
✔ Access to 2 paid volunteer days per year
✔ Join a company recognised for gender equity, safety, and innovation
How to Apply
If you're a confident and capable Facilities Manager ready for a hands-on leadership role at a high-profile location, we would love to hear from you.
BGIS is an equal opportunity employer, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. Applicants must have unrestricted work rights in Australia.
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