Facilities Manager

Join one of Australia's Largest Leading Early Education Providers

At G8 Education, we're on a mission to shape the future With 400+ early education and care centres under 21 brands, our 10,000+ dedicated team members nurture over 42,000 children every day.

Our purpose is to create the foundations for learning, for life. This vision comes alive through our exceptional educators and teachers, guided by strong leadership teams.

As an ASX listed growth company, we're committed to empowering, rewarding, and supporting every team member – from our centre educators to our leadership and support team.

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the strategic and operational delivery of hard and soft services across a designated portfolio in QLD, SA & WA. This includes managing the full lifecycle of planned, reactive, and project-based maintenance, ensuring alignment with G8 Education's Facilities Strategy, compliance obligations, and Service Level Agreements.

You will also provide leadership and direction to a team of Facilities Coordinators and Senior Coordinators, driving a high-performance culture focused on customer service, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement across the G8 network.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor, Lead and Manage the effective delivery of all Planned, Reactive, and Project-based building works across your assigned portfolio, ensuring all activities meet safety, quality, cost, and timeline standards while mentoring and managing team performance.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits, preparing scopes of work and detailed reports to inform planning, approvals, and delivery of maintenance and upgrade works.
• Support the planning, development, and execution of both operational and strategic facilities initiatives, ensuring alignment with G8's Facilities Strategy and broader organisational objectives.
• Manage the development, implementation, and tracking of maintenance budgets for reactive, minor works, and lifecycle replacement projects, ensuring cost control and transparent financial reporting.
• Lead the preparation of business cases and submissions for capital improvements, ensuring clear justification of scope, cost, and benefit.
• Oversee building compliance and regulatory requirements, including proactive management of certifications, statutory inspections, and Assessment & Rating readiness.
• Ensure accountability for the operational performance and maintenance of the assigned centre portfolio, working collaboratively with Facilities Coordinators to ensure proactive and efficient service delivery.
• Support and provide assistance for the financial management of the assigned portfolio, including budget, forecasting, cost control, and reporting across all maintenance, repair, and project activities.
• Provide strategic input into annual and long-term budget planning, identifying opportunities for cost optimisation, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.

About You

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Facilities Management, ideally within Early Childhood Education or similar multi-site service-based environments
• Current Australian Drivers Licence
• Proven experience managing hard and soft services, contractor performance, and compliance across diverse property portfolios
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams, with a focus on capability development, stakeholder engagement, and service delivery excellence
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in managing budgets, quoting processes, financial reporting, and cost control
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines across reactive, planned, and project works
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and confidence in using digital work order and asset management systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across all levels of internal and external stakeholders
• A practical, flexible, and solutions-oriented approach to work, aligned with business objectives and team culture
• Hold a valid working with children check or willingness to obtain upon commencement.

Benefits at G8

• Competitive salary package
• Eligibility to participate in our Short-Term Incentive program which is an annualised bonus each year
• Hybrid working conditions with 3 days in office and 2 from home.
• You have the option to choose out of our two state-of-the-art support offices. Located Brisbane CBD and Central Gold Coast.
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
• Exclusive access to our G8 Rewards Program with benefits across more than 600 retailers, exclusive cash discounts and more

Find out more here: G8 Education

Our Recruitment Process

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority, and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment.

Our recruitment process involves several checks including, the possibility of psychometric testing which will be discussed during the initial stage of the recruitment process.

We also may require a policecheck along with verification of qualifications and right-to-work status.

Please note the advertising closing date is indicative only. G8 Education reserves the right to close the advertisement before this date is reached. Therefore, it is encouraged that you submit your application as soon as possible.