Facilities Manager - 27-Storey Mixed-Use Building

About the role

PSP supports a purpose-driven organisation providing housing solutions across Australia, covering social housing, affordable housing and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). It is recruiting a Facilities Manager for a high-profile, 27-storey mixed-use residential building in Perth CBD with 219 apartments, reporting to the Manager, Corporate Assets. The building is preparing to open, so the role starts about six weeks before opening to set up maintenance processes and contractor coordination. After-hours work is expected to be minimal and is paid under the applicable arrangements.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of onsite facilities operations and coordinate maintenance with the wider WA Property Services team
• Manage contractors and ensure building services and infrastructure run safely, efficiently and in line with compliance requirements
• Oversee contractor performance across essential services, monitor compliance and maintain asset and maintenance records
• Manage operating expenditure and respond to issues as they arise
• Work with Housing Officers and the Allocations team on repairs and maintenance across dwellings, including vacate inspections
• Help establish maintenance processes and prepare the building for opening

Required profile

• Experienced facilities or property professional with a strong understanding of building infrastructure, maintenance and contractor management
• Experience managing preventative and reactive maintenance, overseeing contractors and following defects through to resolution
• Understanding of building compliance, workplace health and safety and accurate asset records
• Organised, proactive, able to work autonomously and communicate effectively with contractors, internal stakeholders and residents
• Residential apartment or mixed-use building experience highly regarded; exposure to social housing, affordable housing, SDA or similar environments is valued
• Relevant qualification in facilities management, building services, property, engineering, a trade or a related discipline is desirable
• Current driver's licence and ability to complete employment screening checks