Facilities Manager

At Knight Frank, we're passionate about property, but it takes more than passion to make us the world's most successful privately-owned property agency and consultancy.

With a 125-year heritage, we are part of a global property powerhouse dedicated to providing our clients the best advice across commercial and residential property transactional and advisory services.

Knight Frank is a place where you can bring your whole self to work. That's what makes us a diverse collection of experts, problem solvers and innovators. Our purpose is to empower and encourage our people to think differently about how we can make a positive impact as a firm.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Career development opportunities such as internal and external mentoring, leadership education training, and study leave to focus on your personal growth.
• A generous 16-week parental scheme plus superannuation for a full 12 months.
• Birthday leave.
• Swap around a public holiday for a cultural swap day
• Two Wellness Days to allow you to focus on your own physical and/or mental wellbeing.
• A workplace where you can access 2 weeks additional leave each year to take that extra break with family or friends.
• We support your community involvement with 2 paid volunteer days each year for affiliated charities.
• Our reward platform "The Vault" offers discounts at retailers and supermarkets, lifestyle benefits, and corporate discounts.
• We subsidise private health insurance excess for hospitalisation of you or an immediate family member.
• And much more

The role:

Our Facilities Management team is recognized as a leader in delivering top-tier facilities management to a national retail landlord with centers across Australia. The ideal candidate currently works in facilities as a coordinator or assistant and aspires to become an Operations Manager in northern Perth. Success depends on providing exceptional client service, fostering tenant relationships, managing reports, overseeing contracts, and achieving objectives.

"Knight Frank provides the tools, support, and most importantly, places total trust in your ability to complete the role of an Operations/Facility Manager. Regular back-end advice on compliance items is provided. The team support culture is genuine and actioned." – Mike Myers, Retail Operations Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct weekly presentation inspections for all assets.
• Conduct monthly property inspections for all assets.
• Serve as the primary contact for technical and maintenance advice across retail centers.
• Procure services to meet technical, risk, and statutory requirements within budget.
• Manage essential services, including air conditioning, lifts, and fire safety.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, tenants, and tenant representatives.
• Ensure compliance, risk, and sustainability targets and KPIs are met on time.
• Ensure buildings operate optimally according to design.
• Monitor and manage energy and water consumption.
• Manage smaller-scale capital expenditure improvements independently.
• Prepare detailed monthly activity reports.

Who we are looking for:

Join a team that celebrates individuality, rewards contribution, and respects everyone's voice. A place to perform at your best.

• Currently working in facilities as a coordinator or assistant seeking the next career step.
• 2+ years of experience in commercial, retail, or industrial facilities/property industries.
• Building trade background preferred but not essential.
• Proven success in a similar role or industry.
• Effective communication skills, with succinct written communication.
• Ability to analyze and resolve basic issues.
• Proactive with initiative.
• Proven contract and contractor management skills.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transport.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and abilities. We consider each application individually and on its merits. If successful, police checks are part of our recruitment process. Only Australian applicants with working rights. No agencies, please.