Douglas Partners Pty Ltd is an employee-owned and Australian industry-leading geotechnical, environmental and groundwater consultancy employing over 600 people throughout 19 offices, with 14 NATA-accredited laboratories across Australia.

Our core values -People,Integrity,Improvement,Excellence- guide everything we do. We prioritise safety, foster an inclusive culture, act with integrity, continuously strive for improvement and are committed to sustainability and excellence in all our work.

To learn more about our company values, visit www.douglaspartners.com.au

What the role is

Douglas Partners is seeking an experienced and organised Facilities Officer to join our West Ryde office. In this varied, hands-on role, you'll play a key part in keeping our workplace running smoothly by coordinating facilities, managing our vehicle fleet and supporting the day-to-day operations of our Sydney office.

Coordinate office maintenance, repairs, cleaning and general facilities services, ensuring the office and common areas are well maintained.

Manage maintenance requests and liaise with contractors, tradespeople and service providers through to completion.

Coordinate the servicing, registration, repairs and general upkeep of the company vehicle fleet, maintaining accurate fleet records including servicing schedules, fuel cards and toll accounts.

Coordinate staff parking, basement storage, waste management and other site facilities.

Support the maintenance, replacement and repair of office and field equipment.

Coordinate office moves, workstation changes, furniture installations and facilities-related purchasing, including tools and consumables.

Assist project teams with site requirements, including deliveries, consumables and borehole reinstatements.

Support workplace health and safety, security, emergency procedures and facilities compliance.

Procure office amenities and support internal and external company events, including the delivery of marketing materials.





Identify opportunities to improve office operations, service quality and cost efficiency.

Provide general operational support to the Office and Business Manager and the wider Sydney team.

About You

If you enjoy variety, take pride in delivering outstanding service and thrive in a proactive, solutions-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you. To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

Previous experience in facilities coordination, office management, fleet coordination or a similar operational role.

Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

A practical, proactive and hands-on approach to solving operational issues.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with staff, contractors and service providers.

High attention to detail and strong administrative and record-keeping skills.

Confidence using Microsoft Office and business administration systems.

The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

A reliable, trustworthy and customer-focused approach to your work.

A forklift licence (or willingness to obtain one) would be advantageous.

An understanding of workplace health and safety requirements would be advantageous.

What's in it for you

A stable, full-time position with an established Australian consultancy.

A varied and practical role with responsibility for important day-to-day operations.

Opportunities to improve systems and influence how facilities are managed.

Competitive remuneration based on experience.

Enhanced leave after 5 years.

Employee Wellbeing Platform providing 24/7 personal safety, medical and mental health support.

Discount offers on your shopping through our Douglas Good Deals program.

A work culture that is empowering, fun and inclusive where people matter!

This position is available to Australian citizens or permanent residents or with permanent work rights in Australia.

(Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted)

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📌 Facilities Officer (Ryde)
🏢 Douglas Partners
📍 Ryde