Facilities Manager 3-month contract

Knight Frank

Canberra, ACT
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Job Description :About us:At Knight Frank we’re passionate about property, but it takes more than passion to make us the world’s most successful privately-owned property agency and consultancy.With a 125-year heritage, we are part of a global property powerhouse dedicated to providing our clients the best advice across commercial and residential property transactional and advisory services.Knight Frank is a place where you can bring your whole self to work. That’s what makes us a diverse collection of experts, problem solvers and innovators. Our purpose is to empower and encourage our people to think differently about how we can make a positive impact as a firm.What’s in it for you?

Competitive remuneration package

Career development opportunities such as internal and external mentoring, leadership education training, and study leave to focus on your personal growth.

Flexible working arrangements designed to suit individual circumstances and family needs

A generous 16-week parental scheme plus superannuation for a full 12 months

Birthday leave

Swap around a public holiday for a cultural swap day!

Two Wellness Days to allow you to focus on your own physical and or mental wellbeing

A workplace where you can access 2 weeks additional leave each year so you can take that extra break with family or friends

We applaud your need to give back to the community and give you 2 paid volunteer days each year to support one of our-affiliated charities

Our reward platform “The Vault” which gives you access to a great range of discounts at popular retailers and supermarkets as well as lifestyle benefits and corporate discounts

Because life can throw the unexpected at us, we help subsidise private health insurance excess, if you or an immediate family member requires hospitalisation

Plus, so much more!

The role:This exciting Facilities Manager position is accountable for managing the assigned building facilities and ensuring that the client’s assets are protected and enhanced. This is an opportunity to leverage your skills and knowledge within Facilities Management and take your career to the next level.You will be working very closely with the Head of Facilities Management as well as the Partner, Head of Asset Management in our ACT business.Key responsibilities:

Be the primary contact for technical and maintenance advice, supporting your Property Manager and client

Day-to-day building management including operations & compliance matters

Provide recommendations to the clients and Property Manager to improve efficiencies on maintenance and operational issues

Ensure a high level of quality control of all contractors

Ensure 6 monthly audits of all keys / access cards

Conduct regular inspections of all assigned buildings, including all common areas and plant rooms

Develop, implement, and maintain Risk Management procedures in accordance with National and State regulations and Client’s requirements

Who are we looking for?Join a team where individual uniqueness is celebrated, contribution is rewarded, and voices are respected and heard. A place where everyone has the chance to perform at their best.

Some experience and demonstrated success in a Facilities Management role within the property/building industry

Trade qualification in electrical, mechanical engineering or plumbing (desirable not essential)

Tertiary qualifications (degree or diploma)

Strong and prompt verbal/written communication skills

A high level of financial aptitude, computer literacy, analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong stakeholder management and relationship development skills

Knowledge of facilities management operations, industry best practice, building codes and legislative requirements relating to facilities management

Ability to operate with a high level of autonomy and able to manage and priorities competing demands

Driver’s license essential

Not the perfect fit? We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities - as every person and their situation is unique, we look at this on an individual and applied role basis. We actively encourage you to apply for roles that suit your background and skillset. You might have something we didn’t realise we needed!Please note, if you are successful in securing a role, you will be subject to police checks as part of our standard recruitment process.Applicants with Australian working rights need only apply. No Agencies please.

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