Assistant Facilities Manager
- Sydney, NSW
- Permanent
- Full-time
A well-established and respected Commercial Property Agency based in North Sydney is seeking an Assistant Facilities Manager.This role may be well-suited to someone coming from office management, facilities management, or a trade background.Benefits include:
- Competitive salary package
- Career progression and professional development opportunities
- Exposure to a diverse commercial property portfolio
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
The Assistant Facilities Manager will support the Facilities and Property team in managing and maintaining a diverse portfolio. The role involves ensuring buildings operate efficiently, safely, and in line with compliance requirements.You’ll play a hands-on role in preventative and reactive maintenance, compliance, and contractor management while assisting with reporting and capital works planning.Key Responsibilities:
- Preventative Maintenance: Oversee scheduled maintenance (BMS, fire, mechanical, etc.), ensuring compliance with WHS and legislative standards.
- Reactive Maintenance: Conduct regular site inspections, manage tenant maintenance requests, coordinate contractors through to resolution.
- Stakeholder Management: Liaise with landlords, tenants, and contractors; collaborate closely with the Property Management team.
- Compliance & Reporting: Ensure legislative requirements and records are up to date, assist with audits and risk assessments, and provide regular updates/reports.
- Work Orders & Budgets: Raise and manage work orders, monitor repairs against budgets, and support capital works and lifecycle management projects.
The ideal candidate will be highly organised, with excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. You will have:
- Experience in facilities management, office management, or a relevant trade background
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills
- Knowledge of compliance, WHS, and preventative maintenance standards
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and relationship management