The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Facilities Manager to lead operations at
LavertonDistribution Centre, Victoria
in a
full time permanent role
within a fast-paced, high-volume workplace.
This is a critical leadership role, responsible for the end-to-end performance of the facility—spanning maintenance delivery, contractor management, asset optimisation, safety, and financial performance. Acting as the primary in office representative for City, you will play a key role in driving operational outcomes, building robust stakeholder relationships, and ensuring the site consistently performs at a high level.
You will partner closely with Distribution Centre leadership and internal teams to align facilities management with operational priorities—balancing planned programs with reactive demands while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce cost, and enhance asset performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Leadership
– Lead all facilities management activities on site, ensuring high performance, reliability, and service delivery
Contractor & Workforce Management
– Oversee contractors and technical teams, ensuring alignment to standards, performance, and safety expectations
Asset & Maintenance Strategy
– Drive preventative maintenance programs and optimise asset lifecycle performance
Stakeholder Management
– Build and maintain strong relationships with site leadership, internal teams, and external partners
Financial & Commercial Oversight
– Manage budgets, control costs, and identify opportunities for efficiency and value creation




Health, Safety & Compliance
– Ensure full compliance with HSE legislation, City policies, and site requirements
Continuous Improvement
– Identify, lead, and deliver initiatives that improve operational efficiency and site performance
Performance & Reporting
– Monitor KPIs, manage workflows, and ensure visibility of performance across key stakeholders
Experience & Expertise:
Minimum 5 years' experience in a Facilities Manager or similar leadership role within a large-scale industrial or commercial environment
Proven experience managing complex sites with multiple stakeholders, contractors, and competing priorities
Strong commercial acumen, including budget management and cost optimisation
Demonstrated experience driving operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives
Solid understanding of maintenance, asset management, and facilities operations
Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Trade or technical background, with progression into leadership roles
Experience within distribution centres, logistics, or high-volume operational environments
Relevant tertiary qualification in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field




To be considered for this role you will have / be:
A confident and accountable leader who can take full ownership of site performance
Highly organised, with the ability to manage complex, fast-moving operational environments
Commercially minded, with a strong focus on outcomes, efficiency, and value
A strong communicator who can influence and build relationships at all levels
A proactive problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset
Safety-led, with a deep commitment to risk management and compliance
What's on offer:
Full time permanent leadership role within a growing national organisation
Opportunity to lead a critical, high-impact Distribution Centre
Autonomy to drive performance, improvements, and outcomes
Supportive leadership team and strong organisational backing
Career progression opportunities within a large-scale FM business
*The position requires the successful candidate to conduct a pre-employment medical, national police check and bankruptcy check*
If you would like to be part of a growing Australian Facilities Management business, we would love to hear from you.
City is an Equal Opportunity Employer who supports and encourages the diverse needs of each individual Team Member.
City does not accept any unsolicited resume referrals from Recruitment Agencies. Please do not submit any resumes or associated profiles to the City careers portal or to any City team members. City will not pay any placement fees relating to unsolicited resume referrals.
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