Job Title
Facilities Manager - (5-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Job Description Summary
We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to join our team on a 5-month fixed-term contract supporting a key client portfolio. Based in Brisbane, you will take ownership of a flagship site along with additional sites across Brisbane, Toowoomba, and Townsville. This is a hands‐on role requiring a strong balance of operational delivery, stakeholder engagement, and strategic asset management, ensuring the smooth and safe operation of all facilities within your portfolio.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver planned and reactive facilities management services across multiple sites
* Oversee day‐to‐day operations to ensure zero unplanned outages
* Manage budgets, forecasting, and capital planning
* Lead contractor and vendor performance, ensuring compliance and service excellence
* Conduct property condition audits and maintain compliance certifications
* Manage risk, safety, and incident response, including emergency preparedness
* Build strong relationships with clients, landlords, and internal stakeholders
* Monitor service delivery against KPIs and SLAs, driving continuous improvement
* Support innovation initiatives and portfolio‐wide operational excellence
About You
* Minimum 5+ years' experience in Facilities Management or similar
* Proven experience managing multiple sites and vendors
* Strong understanding of asset lifecycle management and maintenance planning
* Demonstrated ability in budget management and cost control
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Highly organized with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
* Relevant tertiary qualifications (preferred)
What You'll Bring
* A proactive, solutions‐focused mindset
* Strong commitment to health, safety, and compliance
* Ability to operate in a fast‐paced, client‐focused environment
* Flexibility to respond to after‐hours incidents if required
Why Join Us?
* Work with a high‐profile client portfolio
* Opportunity to make an immediate impact across multiple sites
* Collaborative, professional environment focused on service excellence and innovation
As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.
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