Job Title
Senior Facilities Manager
Job Description Summary
Lead facilities management operations in a hospital environment, driving performance, compliance and exceptional service delivery.
Job Description
Senior Facilities Manager
Brisbane, QLD | Full-Time
Lead critical FM operations in a healthcare environment
Leadership role where your expertise and opinion are valued
Join a global leader with long-term career opportunities
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced Senior Facilities Manager or a Facilities Manager looking to take that next step to lead the delivery of facilities management services within a critical healthcare environment.
This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing planned and reactive maintenance across a critical healthcare environment, with accountability for statutory compliance, operational performance, service quality and continuous improvement. Working closely with the Operations Manager, you’ll lead facilities and trade teams, manage key site relationships and help drive reliable, responsive and future-focused service delivery.
We’re looking for a Senior Facilities Manager who brings strong FM administration, systems and process capability, and who is motivated by the opportunity to improve how services are delivered, not simply maintain business as usual.
Key Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day facilities management operations across a large hospital site
Ensure compliance with all contractual, statutory, and regulatory requirements
Oversee planned and reactive maintenance programs
Manage subcontractor performance against SLAs and KPIs
Provide strategic advice on asset performance, risk mitigation, and optimisation
Lead financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
Drive continuous improvement and innovation across service delivery
Oversee audits, reporting, and governance requirements
Manage critical incidents and ensure timely resolution of high-risk issues
Lead and develop a team of facilities staff and contractors
About You
Extensive experience in facilities management within complex environments (healthcare or critical infrastructure experience highly regarded)
Proven leadership experience managing teams and contractors
Strong administration, process and systems skills
Strong knowledge of hard services, asset management, and maintenance delivery
Excellent stakeholder management skills across client, clinical, and operational teams
Ability to manage risk, compliance, and regulatory requirements
Data-driven with experience using CMMS/BMS systems for reporting and insights
Public-Private Partnership experience is highly regarded
Happy to meet Queensland Health’s vaccination requirements and happy to work Monday to Friday on-site.
About Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, with 50,000+ employees across 60 countries. In Australia, we partner with some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver innovative property solutions across office, retail, industrial and logistics assets.
Our strength lies in our collaborative approach, deep market insight and ability to integrate services to deliver exceptional outcomes. We are driven by a client-first mindset and a commitment to excellence, empowering our people to think differently and create value at every stage of the property lifecycle.
What We Offer
Leadership role within a critical, high-profile healthcare environment
Opportunity to shape service delivery and drive operational excellence
Career progression within a global organisation
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Exposure to complex assets, systems, and stakeholders
Diversity & Inclusion
At Cushman & Wakefield, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
As an equal opportunity employer, Cushman & Wakefield encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates to apply. Cushman & Wakefield promotes safety at all times.
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