INTERNAL ONLY - FACILITIES MANAGER

Personnel Area: Brisbane Infrastructure

Branch: Construction 

Salary Range: Band 6 AUD $108,005 – $119,507 per annum + superannuation (Remuneration stated is for the full-time positions)

Work type: Temporary Full-time

Duration: Currently up to December 2025 months with the possibility of a longer appointment/extension

Location: Green Square, Fortitude Valley

Our Business

​​​​​​​Brisbane Infrastructure (BI) brings together Council's asset management, infrastructure planning, design, project management, construction, services, maintenance and transport operations activities.​

Our Branch

The Construction Branch delivers an extensive range of high-quality specialist services in the areas of infrastructure, stormwater drainage, bridge maintenance, transport network technologies, trades and land remediation to the whole of Council and ratepayers.

The Role

The primary purpose of the Facilities Manager is to organise, control and coordinate the operational management of Council’s buildings and facilities. This includes the management of cyclic, minor works and reactive maintenance across corporate buildings, operational depots and community leased assets in accordance with the Asset Management Plan and Australian Standards.

As the Facilities Manager, you will play a vital role in maintaining the Council assets to the required standards, ensuring the proper and efficient operations of all physical aspect of the building and facilities to create and sustain a safe and productive environments for occupants.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership skills and a strong commitment to Council’s Zero Harm framework, including proven leadership in managing contractors.

You will have an experience in Facilities Management with good understanding of the building operations and proven experience in managing services supporting critical environments.

 Candidates with formal qualifications in facilities management, a professional accreditation with the Green Building Council of Australia, and/or a certificate IV Project Management will be highly regarded.

 To be successful you will have:

• demonstrated evidence of capabilities in Council’s Leadership Blueprint to deliver performance excellence and a values-based culture
• sound knowledge of and the ability to apply the relevant Workplace Health, Safety and Environmental and quality policies and procedures in the operational field environment.
• proven experience in the planning, coordination and delivery of programs of facilities management work within budget, specification and timeframe for a diverse range of facilities.
• highly developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise, negotiate and influence customers, management and stakeholders.
• demonstrated knowledge of procurement principles and practices to ensure effective contract administration/management is implemented to deliver cost effective and sustainable delivery of services.
• demonstrated experience in providing pragmatic solution focused outcomes that balance the needs of the customer and legislative requirements.

Benefits of working for Council include:

• flexible working hours, and flexible arrangements
• free gym and wellness centre
• award winning superannuation fund
• generous leave provisions
• competitive salary. 

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

How to apply:  Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Please upload your tailored resume and covering letter (of no more than one page) demonstrating your suitability to the position. 

*Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

This role will require a Criminal History Check and a valid “C” class driver’s licence.

For more information: Please call Satty Rai on 07 3178 8253.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Monday 24^th February 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

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