The Role As the Facilities Manager, you will coordinate facilities and maintenance activities across a diverse portfolio of operational sites, including: Workshops Welding bays Truck bases Vehicle and equipment yards Operational work areas Offices and meeting facilities Rest-house accommodation Supporting property infrastructure This is not a traditional office-based Facilities Manager position.
We are looking for someone who is comfortable being hands-on, visible and actively engaged across practical, industrial and operational environments.
You will work closely with Site Managers, Area Managers, contractors, tradespeople and other stakeholders to ensure facilities are maintained safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
Key Responsibilities Coordinate planned and preventative maintenance activities Manage reactive and corrective maintenance requirements Issue, monitor and follow up maintenance work orders Engage, coordinate and manage contractors and trades Monitor completion of scheduled maintenance activities Follow up outstanding maintenance and corrective actions Liaise with Site Managers, Area Managers and operational stakeholders Build and maintain strong contractor relationships Act as an escalation point for facilities-related issues Review upcoming maintenance requirements and plan works in advance Assist with warranty, supplier and contractor issues Support the safe and efficient delivery of maintenance activities Undertake mandatory regional travel as required Undertake interstate travel from time to time Maintain a strong focus on safety, compliance and quality About You We are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager who brings a practical and hands-on approach to facilities and maintenance management.
Experience in one or more of the following areas would be highly regarded:



Facilities Management Maintenance Management Building or Property Maintenance Trade Supervision Maintenance Coordination Asset Maintenance Industrial Facilities Transport Infrastructure Rail Construction Government Blue-collar operational environments A trade background would be highly advantageous but is not essential.
What We're Looking For Strong practical facilities and maintenance knowledge Demonstrated experience managing contractors and trades Experience coordinating planned and reactive maintenance Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Excellent safety awareness Strong organisational and problem-solving skills Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of outcomes Confidence managing competing priorities Professional judgement and accountability Ability to build strong relationships with operational stakeholders and contractors Willingness and ability to undertake mandatory regional travel Availability to travel for approximately 1-3 days per month Willingness and ability to undertake interstate travel from time to time Ability to work effectively across operational and corporate environments Experience with CMMS, SAP or similar maintenance management systems would be beneficial; however, advanced systems experience is not essential, with training available on internal systems and processes.
Working Arrangements The role offers a degree of flexibility, including:



Flexible start and finish times Work-from-home flexibility Mandatory regional travel Typically 1-3 days of travel per month Interstate travel required from time to time Travel to regional and remote locations as operationally required Candidates must be comfortable with travel as an essential requirement of the position.
Career Opportunity This is a 12-month fixed-term chance with the potential for longer-term or permanent employment depending on performance, suitability and ongoing business requirements.
This opportunity would suit an experienced Facilities Manager, Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Facilities Coordinator or Maintenance Coordinator looking to take ownership of a diverse operational facilities portfolio and progress their career within a large-scale operational environment.
How to Apply If you have a strong facilities or maintenance background, excellent contractor management skills and enjoy working in practical operational environments, we want to hear from you.
Candidates must be comfortable undertaking regional and occasional interstate travel as part of the position.
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📌 Facilities Manager - Nsw (New South Wales)
🏢 Programmed
📍 New South Wales