In-Demand Senior risk manager Jobs in Canberra, Act

Head of Facilities Management
Cushman & Wakefield —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
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Senior Customer Success Manager
Tanium —Canberra ACT
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- Bachelor's degree
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Senior Consultant - Internal Audit, Tech & Cyber Risk Consulting
KPMG Australia —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Business development
- In-person
- AI
- Parental leave
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Program Manager, Worldwide Public Sector
Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
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Principal Programme Manager, WWPS/Global Government Delivery Organziation
Amazon Web Services Australia Pty Ltd —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Management
- Data analysis skills
- Business development
11d
Senior Consultant - Internal Audit, Tech & Cyber Risk Consulting
KPMG —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Business development
- In-person
- AI
- Parental leave
Project Manager
Icon —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Construction
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
11d
Dementia Manager
LDK Healthcare —Canberra ACT
- On call
- Leadership
- Referral program
Rehabilitation Case Manager, Employee Relations and Wellbeing
Australian Electoral Commission —Canberra ACT
- $88,834 - $96,848 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- No degree
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance program
12d
EOI- Defence Project Manager
Mott MacDonald —Canberra ACT
- Part-time
- Agile
Program Manager | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
City and Environment —Canberra ACT
- $149,172 - $167,151 a year
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
8d
Senior Clinician - headspace Early Psychosis
Uniting —Lyneham ACT
- $56.81 - $64.19 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- EMR systems
- Annual leave
Contract Manager
Systematic —Parkes ACT
- Contract
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Employee assistance program
Data and Configuration Manager
Amentum —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Negotiation
Senior Network Engineer
Australian National University —Canberra ACT
- $138,182 - $144,783 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Recruiting
Senior Clinician - headspace Early Psychosis
Uniting NSW.ACT —Lyneham ACT
- $56.81 - $64.19 an hour
- Part-time
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- EMR systems
- Annual leave
Manager - Security Assessor Essential Eight
EY —Canberra ACT
- Management
- Recruiting
- Parental leave
Director, Workforce Planning and Support | Full-time Temporary with a Possibility of Permanency
Justice and Community Safety —Canberra ACT
- $149,172 - $167,151 a year
- Temporary
- Leadership
- Communication skills
5d
Finance Manager
KBR —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Budgeting
- Communication skills
Team Manager – Environment
AECOM —Canberra ACT
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
- Communication skills

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Head of Facilities Management

Cushman & Wakefield -
Canberra ACT

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Job Details

Full-time
3 days ago

Qualifications

Asset management
Diploma

Full Job Description

Job Title

Head of Facilities Management

Job Description Summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an exceptional Head of Facilities Management to lead one of Australia’s most significant and complex government property portfolios. This is a rare opportunity to shape national FM strategy, drive operational excellence, and lead a high‑performing team delivering best‑in‑class services across the Whole‑of‑Australian‑Government estate.

Job Description

Location: Canberra, ACT

Applicants must be Australian Citizens and either hold a current security clearance or be willing to obtain one

The Opportunity

As the Head of Facilities Management, you will provide strategic leadership across a national FM team, overseeing service delivery, operational performance, and stakeholder engagement. You will lead Senior Facilities Managers, Facilities Managers and Coordinators, ensuring consistent, high‑quality FM outcomes across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic FM Leadership – Drive FM strategy across the WoAG portfolio, aligning operations with Commonwealth estate objectives such as sustainability, energy efficiency, and cost optimisation.
Operational Excellence – Oversee day‑to‑day FM delivery, ensuring KPIs, SOW requirements, and compliance obligations are consistently met.
Data‑Driven Improvement – Use data insights to enhance processes, systems, and service quality.
Risk, Compliance & WHS – Maintain robust risk management frameworks, emergency response plans, and statutory compliance across all sites.
People Leadership – Lead, coach, and develop a dispersed national FM team, fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Stakeholder Engagement – Build strong relationships with the Department of Finance, entities, landlords, suppliers, and internal service lines.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Work closely with Leasing, Projects, Finance, Asset Management and other SME functions to deliver integrated solutions.

About You

You are an experienced FM leader with the capability to operate at scale, influence senior stakeholders, and drive operational transformation. You bring:

7+ years leading medium to large teams
Strong FM experience across strategic and operational asset management
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and commercial acumen
Ability to manage risk, compliance, and complex operational environments
Degree or Diploma in Facilities Management (preferred)
Eligibility to obtain NV1 clearance

Why Cushman & Wakefield?

You’ll join a global leader in real estate services with a culture built on collaboration, innovation, and delivering exceptional client outcomes.

“Our purpose is simple: To put our clients and our people at the centre of what’s next…”

This is your chance to influence national FM strategy, lead a high‑performing team, and contribute to one of Australia’s most important government partnerships.

Ready to Lead What’s Next?

If you’re a strategic FM leader ready to take on a career‑defining role, we’d love to hear from you.

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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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