Job Description
Programmed Maintenance Services – Newcastle NSW
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As the Facilities Manager, you will coordinate facilities and maintenance activities across a diverse portfolio of operational sites, including:
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Workshops
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Welding bays
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Truck bases
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Vehicle and equipment yards
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Operational work areas
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Offices and meeting facilities
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Rest-house accommodation
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Supporting property infrastructure
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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.
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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.
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Key Responsibilities
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Coordinate planned and preventative maintenance activities
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Manage reactive and corrective maintenance requirements
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Issue, monitor and follow up maintenance work orders
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Engage, coordinate and manage contractors and trades
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Monitor completion of scheduled maintenance activities
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Follow up outstanding maintenance and corrective actions
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Liaise with Site Managers, Area Managers and operational stakeholders
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Build and maintain strong contractor relationships
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Act as an escalation point for facilities-related issues
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Review upcoming maintenance requirements and plan works in advance
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Assist with warranty, supplier and contractor issues
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Support the safe and efficient delivery of maintenance activities
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Undertake mandatory regional travel as required
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Undertake interstate travel from time to time
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Maintain a strong focus on safety, compliance and quality
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About You
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We are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager who brings a practical and hands-on approach to facilities and maintenance management.
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Experience in one or more of the following areas would be highly regarded:
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Facilities Management
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Maintenance Management
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Building or Property Maintenance
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Trade Supervision
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Maintenance Coordination
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Asset Maintenance
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Transport Infrastructure
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Rail
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Construction
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Government
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Blue-collar operational environments
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A trade background would be highly advantageous but is not essential.
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What We're Looking For
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Strong practical facilities and maintenance knowledge
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Demonstrated experience managing contractors and trades
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Experience coordinating planned and reactive maintenance
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
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Excellent safety awareness
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Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
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Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of outcomes
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Confidence managing competing priorities
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Professional judgement and accountability
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Ability to build strong relationships with operational stakeholders and contractors
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Willingness and ability to undertake mandatory regional travel
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Availability to travel for approximately 1-3 days per month
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Willingness and ability to undertake interstate travel from time to time
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Ability to work effectively across operational and corporate environments
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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.
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Working Arrangements
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The role offers a degree of flexibility, including:
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Flexible start and finish times
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Work-from-home flexibility
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Mandatory regional travel
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Typically 1-3 days of travel per month
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Interstate travel required from time to time
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Travel to regional and remote locations as operationally required
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Candidates must be comfortable with travel as an essential requirement of the position.
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This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity with the potential for longer-term or permanent employment depending on performance, suitability and ongoing business requirements.
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This chance 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.
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Who we are
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As one of Australia's largest employers, we work with great companies all around Australia and New Zealand to give you the best opportunities to work when and where you want.
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At Programmed, we are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment which values and respects diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
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We welcome and encourage women, people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent and people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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To learn more about working with Programmed, we encourage you to visit our website.
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📌 Facilities Manager - Nsw (New South Wales)
🏢 Programmed Maintenance Services
📍 New South Wales