Facilities Manager - 13-Month Contract, Sydney

About the role

A global technology business needs an experienced Facilities & Workplace Experience professional on a 13-month contract to provide maternity leave cover across its Sydney and Melbourne portfolio. The role sits at the intersection of facilities, workplace experience and operations, covering facilities operations, vendors, building management, workplace experience, events, employee engagement and stakeholder management. It is paid $45-$50 per hour plus superannuation.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day facilities and workplace operations across the Sydney and Melbourne portfolio
• Act as a key point of contact for workplace stakeholders
• Manage relationships with vendors, service providers, building management and other partners
• Lead and support workplace teams to deliver an exceptional level of service
• Manage workplace experience initiatives, events and employee engagement activities
• Support workplace projects, technology rollouts and continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinate maintenance, work orders, inspections and general facilities requirements
• Manage operational, financial and compliance requirements
• Support onboarding and workplace initiatives, resolve stakeholder requests proactively, and ensure health, safety and risk management requirements are met
• Prepare reports and presentations and give regular updates to key stakeholders

Required profile

• 8+ years' experience across Facilities, Workplace, Hospitality or a similar environment
• Ideal background combining facilities management, workplace experience, hospitality, events or corporate operations
• Experience in a premium corporate or technology environment highly regarded
• Candidates who have worked across both the operational and experience side of workplace management are particularly sought after

Required skills

• Strong stakeholder, client and vendor management experience
• Previous team leadership experience
• Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills
• Proactive, hands-on approach able to manage multiple priorities

The vacancy is advertised by Assistant Sydney, a recruitment firm focused on office support roles, and applications are made through the application link provided in the original listing.