Facilities Manager

Here at Investa, we're all about creating spaces that reflect how people work, live, and thrive today—and how they'll want to do so in the future. For over 20 years, we've led the way in making positive change in Australia's workplaces. We're an Australian diversified real estate company with a recognised track-record of investment and development across both office and living markets. Our purpose is to welcome the world to better places. We're people first and entrepreneurial, with a strong service ethos.

Why join us? We've made it our business to understand how people want to live and work today, tomorrow and beyond and as you'd expect, we practise what we preach in our own workplace as well. We're known for our supportive, inclusive, and flexible work culture. With recognition from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, the Australian Workplace Equality Index, and multiple awards for workplace flexibility, our people and the way we work together are our difference.

We're seeking a dedicated and experienced Facilities Manager to ensure the effective, efficient, and safe operation of our assigned buildings. This role is crucial in providing a positive and comfortable experience for our tenants and visitors. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of building presentation and service, managing supplier and contractor services, and ensuring compliance with WHS&E requirements. This role is a 12 month max term contract.

Your key responsibilities:

• Build and manage relationships with tenantsto ensure customer-focused FM services

• Manage service providers and contractors to implement approved works according to established service level agreements

• Ensure the delivery of sustainability outcomes, including WHS&E 5-star accreditation, and energy, water, and waste minimisation

• Ensure the ongoing efficient operation of all building control systems and assist the Senior Facilities Manager

• Manage and implement supplier services effectively and efficiently

• Manage the building(s) in accordance with the approved Strategic Asset Plan

• Manage an appropriate emergency and evacuation program and ensure that all emergency equipment is maintained

• Ensure all contractors working on assigned building(s) and surrounding sites comply with building safety regulations and requirements

• Provide input to the CAPEX and OPEX budgeting process for assigned building(s) as required

• Coordinate and manage the execution of FM CAPEX and FM Projects works in a timely manner and to project standard

• Assist in the review and delivery of all works relating to 'tenant fit outs' in accordance with approved plans and statutory requirements

• Ensure availability by phone on a 24/7 basis including maintaining escalation contacts

• Complete monthly reports as required

What you bring:

• Proven experience within facilities management

• Working knowledge of commercial building operations and the different types of maintenance

• Knowledge of the effective utilisation of energy, water and waste

• Working knowledge of WHS policies and practices prevalent in a 'safety culture'

• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills

• Good written and verbal communication

• Trade certificate or Engineering degree qualifications preferred

• Strong customer focus – service orientated

• Competent computer skills

What we offer:

• Career Development: Leadership programs, education assistance, study support, professional membership fee support

• Lifestyle: We offer generous parental leave, return to work program, and summer hours

• Inclusive Culture: A safe, welcoming environment for all, including individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTQ+ community, and those who are neurodivergent

• Flexibility: We do our best to support you to be able to do the things that are important to you. We offer over 21 formal flexible work options, plus a truly supportive approach to balancing work with life's priorities

• Health and Wellness: Discounted health insurance, free health and wellbeing services, discounted fitness classes, reproductive health benefits

• Financial: Fully funded life and TPD insurance, novated leasing and retail discounts

We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Even if you don't meet all the criteria, we'd love to hear from you.

We understand that traditional hiring processes can come with challenges for some people. If you have a disability, identify as gender diverse or are neurodivergent, please reach out to our Recruitment Manager, arockliff@investa.com.au and Amy will tailor our processes to accommodate your specific needs. If you require no additional assistance to accommodate your requirements and wish to be considered for this position, kindly submit your application online. We request that applications not be submitted directly to this email address.

A note to recruitment agencies: Investa does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies. We will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes sent direct without prior engagement. Thank you for your understanding.