Facilities & Property Manager

**Job Title**:
Facilities & Property Manager
**Location**:
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
**Role Type**:
Permanent Full Time
QinetiQ is a global technology and engineering company that exists to protect lives and secure the future. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide - including 800+ here in Australia - we deliver mission-critical services and systems to Defence, national security, and essential industry.
Following a strategic redesign, we’ve sharpened our focus and are investing in the future - starting with the people who will help shape it.
If you're driven by purpose, passionate about solving complex problems, and ready to make a real impact - there’s never been a better time to join us.
With a presence in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Canada and Germany, we bring global expertise to local challenges, helping build Australia’s sovereign industrial capability for the future.
Reporting to the Business Services Lead, the Facilities and Property Manager manages the portfolio of leased properties across the Australian business. The role requires interface with the company’s business leaders and with property owners/ agents and with maintenance suppliers.
Our successful applicant will leverage a deep understanding of the commercial real estate market and a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory environment relative to commercial properties across Australia - including work, health and safety, and environment, social and governance (ESG) obligations of landlords and tenants.
**In terms of specifics, the Facilities & Property Manager will**:
Manage the lease portfolio, including forward planning and execution of new properties and facilities
Ensure facilities maintenance activities comply with lease obligations, statutory maintenance and safety/environment legislative obligations
Act as the main point of contact for facility-related inquires, ensuring timely and effective resolution
Management building services and maintenance across the respective facilities including triggering routine maintenance as per the asset register, statutory regulations and lease obligations
Develop and deliver preventative maintenance schedule, maintenance arrangements and asset register
Oversee ‘soft services’ such as cleaning, catering, waste and recycling management, landscaping, and pest control, including contractor management, reporting and service performance monitoring, electrical safety, test and tag
Supervise projects including capital works, fit out and refurbishments.
Oversee applicable contractors and external consultants
**As an ideal applicant, you’ll present with**:
Qualifications in facilities management, business administration, or similar and demonstrated experience in facilities management, specifically in the management of ‘soft services’
Strong, detailed knowledge and demonstrated experience in building operations, and facilities and asset maintenance
Significant experience and knowledge of contemporary facilities management practices, facilities operations, contracts management, health and safety practices in the workplace
Excellent stakeholder management, analytical, communication and problem solving skills
A willingness to undertake domestic work related travel
Due to the nature of our business, applicants must also be eligible for Australian Defence security clearance. Current security clearance, whilst not essential, will be well regarded.
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Looking for an Employer with Benefits?
At QinetiQ, our competitive remuneration and benefits package supports your evolving needs throughout your career. You’ll share in the company’s success, and be rewarded for your own. We’ll invest in your development and provide an inclusive environment for you to succeed.
**Some of our benefits include**:
Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development
Flexible work
Purchased leave program & loyalty leave
Up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
Annual incentive scheme
Complimentary salary continuance insurance
Annual volunteering leave with Operation Give Back
Relaxed dress code