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.

We are pleased to welcome applications from experienced facilities and property management professionals for a role in our Business Services team in Canberra.

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.

Whilst applications must be made online, confidential enquiries are welcome and may be directed to Ruth Harrison, Talent Acquisition Specialist ). A position description is available upon request.

Closing date for applications is 29 August, 2025

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

As the defence industry in Australia grows, it is an exciting time to join QinetiQ. What the company looks like today will be different to that of tomorrow as we navigate an ever changing world. To innovate for our customers' advantage we value the need for diversity of thought in everything we do. We provide a flexible and inclusive environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work, meaningfully contribute and have equal opportunity to succeed. We actively seek applications from people who come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Aligned with our Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan, we also encourage applications from women, veterans and First Nations people.

QinetiQ conducts pre-employment screening, including but not limited to identity verification and police checks, for all preferred candidates.