
Facilities Management Director
13 hours ago
The Cairns Convention Centre is seeking a Facilities Management Director with strong technical expertise and a solid understanding of the operational requirements of a world-class convention centre.
You’ll be joining a values-driven team that embraces collaboration, strategic thinking, and continuous improvement. The event environment is fast-paced and supportive, offering variety and challenge in equal measure.
In this role, you’ll manage and protect the Centre’s assets while overseeing services related to security, maintenance, and venue presentation. You’ll lead the performance of building systems including HVAC, energy management, compliance, and contractor coordination—ensuring safe, sustainable, and reliable infrastructure that supports every event.
As part of the Executive Team, you’ll lead a group of professionals across Facilities Management, Security, and Venue Presentation.
You will oversee preventative maintenance and asset performance, ensuring our systems meet the evolving needs of clients, staff, and visitors. You’ll also provide strategic advice on future capital investment.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic input into the Business and Capital Expenditure plans
- Preventative Maintenance & Asset planning and implementation
- Building Management System oversight
- Contract Management
- Event Management support
- Compliance
- Security
- Venue Presentation
- Emergency Response Management
- Sustainability
- Strong relationships with suppliers and contractors
About the Centre
The Cairns Convention Centre is an award-winning venue located on the shores of the Great Barrier Reef. Managed by global venue management company Legends Global, the Centre embodies the essence of a world-class convention centre in one of the world’s most desired destinations.
As the home of major conferences and events in Tropical North Queensland, the Centre hosts a diverse calendar of experiences, from large international and national conferences, concerts, NBL basketball games, banquets and live performances. No two days are the same.
At the Cairns Convention Centre, we strive to create a working environment that rewards excellence and encourages career growth, while supporting a healthy balance between work, family, and community.
Become part of a dedicated team where each day brings new opportunities to deliver exceptional experiences in our stunning, modern, and purpose-built venue.
About You
- Experienced in facilities management, building operations, and contractor oversight.
- Strong organisation skills with at least 10 years’ experience in Facilities Management
- Flexible and able to solve problems quickly and accurately
- Enthusiastic and purpose-driven, with a passion for delivering world class asset management.
- Arespected collaborator and strong communicator, able to build trust across teams and departments.
- Digitally fluent, comfortable using systems and data to drive decisions.
- Reliable and accountable, with a strong sense of ownership and pride in their work.
- Demonstrated leadership capability and an ability to communicate with all levels of stakeholders
- Capability to activity participate and contribute to the success of the Centre and be an active member of the Executive Committee
- You will have shared values and a people-centric mindset and genuinely want to make a difference. That's what makes you stand out from the crowd and why we want to meet with you.
About the Company
LegendsGlobalis the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands, who deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services, including feasibility and consulting, owner’s rep, project development, sales, partnerships, venue management, hospitality, merchandise, and content and booking. Managing over 450 venues, 20,000 events, and 165 million guests annually – to enhance their business and guest experience.
Legends Global has always had a bold vision to be a true employer of choice, great place to work and a company that provides long term careers and development opportunities.
The successful applicant will be required to provide a criminal history check and have valid working rights in Australia.
Apply now and help us deliver a venue experience like no other.
We are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment, which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We welcome and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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