Job Description

Facilities Manager Location: Melbourne, VIC Company: BGIS Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

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About BGIS
BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to clients across various industries. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Purpose of the Role
BGIS is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the successful delivery of facilities management services at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. In this role, you will oversee contract delivery, ensure contractual KPIs and financial targets are achieved, maintain strong client relationships, and provide leadership across operations, compliance, subcontractor management, and technical asset performance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and technically capable facilities professional who thrives in a complex, stakeholder-rich environment and brings strong knowledge of building infrastructure, compliance, and service delivery.
This role is based on-site at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre and requires a hands-on, in-office presence to support service delivery, asset performance, contractor coordination, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

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  Lead the delivery of integrated facilities management services in line with contractual KPIs and client expectations.
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  Manage customer relationships, meetings, reporting, and service outcomes to support a high level of client satisfaction.
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  Oversee contract financial performance, including budgets, expenditure, invoicing, and risk identification.
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  Coordinate maintenance, services, tendering, and subcontractor delivery using BGIS systems and procedures.
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  Ensure compliance with all relevant HSEQ, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
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  Provide technical oversight across critical building infrastructure including electrical, mechanical, fire, and hydraulic systems.
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  Support asset lifecycle planning, maintenance strategies, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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  Lead, coach, and support team members and contractors to maintain a safe, accountable, and high-performing workplace.

Education, Experience & Skills
Essential:

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  Demonstrated experience delivering integrated facilities management, property management, project management, and financial management services in complex environments.
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  Proven experience managing maintenance operations, subcontractors, procurement, and service performance.
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  Strong technical understanding of building infrastructure and services, including legislative and statutory requirements.
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  Sound commercial and financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
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  Knowledge of HSEQ systems, occupational health and safety, and risk management practices.
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  Proficiency in CMMS and Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
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  Strong communication, leadership, stakeholder engagement, and people management skills.
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  Flexible, solutions-focused approach with the ability to adapt to changing operational requirements.

Desirable:

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  Experience in alliance, performance-based, or Public Private Partnership (PPP) contract models.
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  Exposure to estimating, energy management, and sustainability initiatives.
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  Relevant trade qualification in Mechanical or Electrical, with post-trade technical qualifications.
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  Formal qualification in Facilities Management or equivalent industry experience.

Why Join BGIS?
Key Benefits Include:
✔ Work at one of Melbourne’s premier venues in a high-profile facilities leadership role
✔ Join a global organisation with a strong culture of innovation, safety, and performance
✔ Opportunity to lead complex building operations and critical infrastructure services
✔ Collaborative and supportive team environment
✔ Exposure to large-scale asset management and operational improvement initiatives
✔ Strong focus on professional development and continuous improvement
✔ Be part of a mission-driven team servicing essential community assets.
✔ Strong support through training, tools, and a collaborative culture.
✔ Flexible working structure – autonomy with accountability.
✔ AFR Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025
✔ Industry Recognition: 9 prestigious FM awards in 2023.
✔ Spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus.
✔ Access to Flare for discounts across retailers, energy, utilities & much more!
✔ Fitness Passport (access for you and your family to gyms and aquatic centres nationwide), employee discounts, and optional yearly paid flu vaccination vouchers
✔ Endorsed by Work180 as an employer of choice for women
✔ Recognised by WORK180 as a Top 5 Employer for career development opportunities
How to Apply
If you are a proactive, technically strong, and customer-focused Facilities Manager looking to join a forward-thinking company, we would love to hear from you.
BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
To be successful in the role, applicants must have  full working rights in Australia

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