Aurecon

Workplace Operations Lead

Aurecon  •  Brisbane, AU (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Workplace Operations Lead – Brisbane

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

Whatyou’lldo

As the Workplace Operations Lead,you’llplay a key role within our Workplace team, supporting the day-to-day operations of our Brisbane office and broader Queenslandregional officefootprint.This is a hands-on, highly visible role whereyou’llact as a central coordination point for workplace operations, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently and the workplace experience runs smoothly.

You will:

  • Manage day-to-day workplace operations including facilities, building issues, and general office experience

  • Act as a key escalation point, resolvingthe majority ofoperational issues before escalation to leadership

  • Coordinate contractors and vendors, ensuring service delivery and performance standards are met

  • Support office relocations, fit-outs, and new workplace setups, including defects management

  • Oversee shared resources such as fleet, car parking, and office amenities

  • Assistwith contractor onboarding, contracts, and compliance requirements

  • Support health, safety, and contractor compliance (HSE) processes

  • Provide continuity across the team, stepping in as a key point of contact whenrequired

  • Supportbusiness continuity with our CXfunctionwithin the wider Workplaceteam

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving problems, working across a variety of tasks, and contributing to both day-to-day operations and larger workplace initiatives.

Whatyou’llbring

We’relooking for someone with strong workplace or facilities experience who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

You will bring:

  • Around 3+ years’ experience in workplace operations or facilities management

  • Experience in corporate or consultancy environments (preferred)

  • Strong experience coordinating contractors and vendors

  • Exposure to fit-outs, office moves, or defects management (highly desirable)

  • Solid understanding of workplace operations systems and processes

  • Basic understanding of commercial lease requirements (interpretation, not negotiation)

  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage ambiguity

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to influence without formal authority

  • A proactive, adaptable approach witha strong senseof ownership

How we support your growth

Joining Aurecon means being part of a supportive and collaborative team, whereyou’llgain exposure across both operational and project-based work.

This role offers:

  • Opportunity to support one of Aurecon’s largest real estate footprints in Queensland

  • Exposure to office relocations, workplace transformations, and major projects over the next two years

  • A mix of BAU operations and project delivery experience

  • Strong teamsupport with opportunities to build broad workplaceexpertise

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia,New Zealandand Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities. They are the ones who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is our purpose. Bringing ideas to life. This is The Aurecon Way.

Readyfor your next adventure?

If this sounds like your next step,we’dlove to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements.

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI.We’remost interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective

Aurecon

About Aurecon

Aurecon is a design, engineering and advisory company. Our purpose is bringing ideas to life, to imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet.

Our culture of Believe it. Say it. Do it. reflects our deep commitment to our clients and each other to build trust and create a better future together.

We are a team who place eminence, digital and innovation at the core of all we do.

Our strength lies in how we bring together our design, engineering and advisory capabilities to provide our clients with integrated solutions across the entire asset lifecycle. From shape and plan – design and deliver – operate and optimise – to close and transform.

Aurecon designers, engineers, scientists and advisors work with our clients across markets and asset types, to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.

We are an owner managed company with a strong presence across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.

To learn more about what we have been up to visit our newsroom (aurecongroup.com/about/latest-news), or take a glimpse into the future on our Just Imagine blog (justimagine.aurecongroup.com).

Industry
Architecture & Engineering
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Docklands, AU
Year Founded
2009
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