Our client is a purpose-led living sectors developer and operator with institutional backing. Their portfolio spans build-to-rent and other residential models. This role is based at head office.

About the Role

This is a head office based role, not tied to a single asset. You will take a strategic view of facilities management across the portfolio, acting as a facilities leader who shapes maintenance programs, manages contractors and ensures every property is secure, compliant and well presented. You will also play a key part in mobilising recent assets, from operational handover through to the defects and liability period.

Key responsibilities include:
Overseeing preventative and reactive maintenance, compliance and procurement across the portfolio
Developing maintenance programs, asset registers, lifecycle costs and capital expenditure forecasts for each property
Managing service contracts and essential services, including tenders, project supervision and contractor compliance
Leading health and safety, risk and emergency management, including training for the Asset Operations team
Mobilising current properties, including operational handover,



managing builders and trades on site, and supporting defects management
Preparing and managing facilities budgets, and reporting on financial results with action plans to drive improvement
Working closely with Asset Management, Development and Finance, as well as councils and other external stakeholders

About You
Attitude, initiative and a can-do approach are essential: you take ownership, spot what needs doing and be practive
Experience in facilities management, building operations or property operations, ideally across residential, commercial or mixed-use assets
Sound knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, mechanical, fire and security
Demonstrated experience in work health and safety, risk management and emergency management planning
Proven contractor management and experience developing and implementing maintenance plans
Strong budgeting and analytical skills, with intermediate to advanced Word, Excel and Outlook
A practical, calm and solutions-focused operator with a genuine commitment to service excellence
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📌 Facilities Manager Developer Melbourne
🏢 Capstone Recruitment
📍 Melbourne