Facilities Manager – 'make a difference'

BHC is an independent, not-for-profit developer, owner and manager of affordable and community housing. We provide affordable housing to vulnerable members of the community and key workers and have a strong growth mindset – we are pushing the envelope to turbocharge the provision of affordable housing to meet this housing crisis. This is rare and exciting opportunity to join us on that journey, to undertake meaningful work, and contribute to making a big difference!

A permanent opportunity presents as a Facilities Manager for you to use your experience to make a difference as part of a growing Facilities/Asset Management team in a high-performing organisation in the not-for-profit sector during a significant period of growth.

Due to an internal promotion and strong growth plans to develop more affordable rental homes, this role offers an opportunity to join the Company at a key time as we work to deliver on our two strategic goals of 'Growing the supply of affordable housing' and 'Supporting residents and communities to thrive'.

Our office is based in central Brisbane within easy walking distance from Central Station at BHC's modern offices at 333 Ann Street, with the majority of BHC's portfolio currently located in the inner city and north Brisbane. As a contemporary organisation that genuinely values the employee experience, we offer staff the option to work from home up to 2 days per week after training if desired and practical in their role.

More about the Role & Our Team

We strive to provide homes for and improve the wellbeing of people in housing need, including lower income and vulnerable people and key workers by balancing compassion and commercial professionalism in our sustainable business practices.

Reporting to the Facilities Services Manager of Assets supported by the Senior Facilities Manager working across a designated portfolio, the Facilities Manager is responsible for the lifecycle management of BHC-owned property assets, primarily multi-unit buildings, ensuring routine works, repairs and modifications are carried out in a timely, protected, and efficient manner that ensures our properties enable our residents to thrive.

The role is part of a wider Facilities/Asset management team of currently 11 direct team members plus Caretakers on selected sites, that works closely with BHC's Housing Managers (Property Managers) and other teams across the business.

For a full Position Description,



please visit the Careers section of our website (available shortly).

About You

The role requires demonstrated working knowledge of most of the following key competencies, and the desire and ability to learn from others:

- Intermediate competency in Microsoft Windows (Outlook, Word, Excel) and the ability to learn/use specialist software
- Experience or qualifications in any of: Construction or Trade, Construction Site Management, Facilities Management, Project Management, Property Management, Procurement, Work Health and Safety, Finance or Accounting, Business Management
- Management of a property asset portfolio, including responsibility for health and safety, recorded keeping, budget management, liaising with owners, property managers and residents
- Building / Asset inspections determining safety, condition, remaining life, and repair costs
- Building systems including fire protection (active & passive), mechanical, lifts, electrical, access control, and CCTV
- Engagement, scheduling, supervision of trades and service providers using building contracts, head contracts and purchase orders
- Oversight of building caretaking activities including cleaning, gardening, waste management, and general upkeep
- Take carriage of small and large property refurbishment projects including scope, tender, contractor appointment, delivery, auditing of works, and finical oversight
- Building construction methodology, products, and services
- Reading and comprehending building plans and related documents
- Body corporate engagement, fulfilling management committee and office bearer roles
- WHS legislation and safe work methodology in the construction, facilities, or similar sector
- Sound organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple demands and work to deadlines within a fast-paced environment
- Either have or be willing to complete required training to obtain a Construction Induction Training Card (White Card)
- A sense of humour – as we also like to have some fun!

We are also committed to developing staff and growing careers - even if you meet most but not all of the above, we still would love to hear from you.





Possessing and maintaining a current drivers' license is required and access to company vehicles is available.

Why join our team?

At BHC there is a clear focus on a good working culture (including work-life balance, flexible work options) with many staff having worked in the organisation long-term.As a mission-based organisation that provides housing for people on lower incomes, values-based people tend to be drawn to working with BHC.

There are plenty of professional development opportunities (formal and informal), and a strong history of internal promotions and movement across teams.

- All staff have access to an individual career development budget of $2,000 every two years.
- Staff also have access to generous salary packaging benefits to increase take home pay including $15,900 of your salary tax-free every year, plus $2,650 tax-free that can be put towards holiday accommodation or meals/entertainment; and novated leasing options.
- Discounts at major retailers on groceries, fuel, technology and phone bills to fashion, restaurants and entertainment is also available through our Flare Benefits program to help you save every day with well-known brands
- Access to pro-rata long service leave is available after 7 years, that is portable within the community services sector.
- Your wellbeing matters to us. You will receive access to a paid 'wellbeing day' off each quarter to relax, rebalance and focus on your health and wellbeing; an ex-gratia paid day over Christmas, flexible work arrangements, fortnightly massages and reflexology, social events during work hours, proactive mental health support including workshops, a holistic wellbeing program for staff and their families including nutritional and financial support, legal guidance and counselling, and a market-leading gender-neutral parental leave policy offering up to 14 weeks’ full pay in addition to government paid parental leave to support equality and inclusivity.
- At BHC we have a shared commitment to a work environment where everyone can belong. We are proud to have an employee led committee, BRIDGE (Belonging, Respect, Inclusion, Diversity, Growth and Equity) who actively support the priorities that are important to our staff.

Every application we receive is reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team, never by AI.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.

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📌 Facilities Manager – ‘make a difference’ (Queensland)
🏢 Brisbane Housing
📍 Queensland