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.
INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
