Facilities Manager – Real Estate Portfolio (NSW)

About the role

The Facilities Manager will act as the owner’s representative for a privately‑owned real estate portfolio across New South Wales. You will oversee day‑to‑day operations, maintenance, compliance and defect management for residential, mixed‑use, commercial and industrial assets.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily operation and maintenance of all properties, ensuring safety, compliance and cost‑effectiveness.
• Conduct regular inspections, condition assessments and develop preventative maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate emergency repairs and after‑hours responses.
• Liaise with strata managers, owners corporations and attend committee meetings, providing recommendations on budgets, levies and compliance.
• Maintain defect registers, oversee defect liability periods, coordinate inspections and ensure timely rectification.
• Procure, monitor and manage contractors, consultants and service providers, verifying invoices and performance.
• Prepare reports on defect risks, maintenance performance and building compliance.

Required profile

• Proven experience in facilities or property management of residential, commercial or industrial assets.
• Strong knowledge of NSW building legislation, strata by‑laws and defect liability processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders, including contractors, consultants and tenants.
• Excellent organisational skills with a focus on safety, compliance and cost control.

Required skills