Job description
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 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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