Facilities Management Team Leader

Our client is a leading Australian discount retail company with a strong presence across the country. They provide affordable everyday essentials to customers while maintaining a commitment to quality and value.

They are now looking to hire a Facilities Management Team Leader to strategically lead their facilities management function.

Job Responsibilities:

Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Develop and execute the national facilities management strategy
• Prepare and manage annual operational and capital budgets
• Identify cost-saving and process improvement opportunities
• Contribute to property planning with the broader leadership team

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead and coach a high-performing facilities team
• Set clear KPIs, conduct reviews, and foster a customer-first culture
• Ensure resource allocation aligns with operational needs

Operational Oversight & Compliance

• Oversee maintenance, security, cleaning, and utilities across all locations
• Maintain SOPs and quality assurance standards
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory codes and OHS standards

Vendor & Contract Management

• Manage contracts and build strategic partnerships with key service providers
• Monitor vendor performance and implement governance frameworks
• Conduct regular contract reviews and drive service quality improvements

Project Management

• Lead key facilities improvement projects and refurbishments
• Support store openings with facilities planning and input
• Monitor project timelines, costs, risks, and ROI

Sustainability & Innovation

• Implement environmental initiatives and track performance
• Identify innovative technologies and methods to reduce environmental impact
• Lead waste and energy efficiency programs

• Bachelor’s degree and strong English communication skills (IELTS 6 equivalent).
• Experience in facilities management, building maintenance, or a related field (preferred).
• Proven experience in a senior facilities management role .
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
• Expertise in contract negotiation, vendor management, and compliance
• Solid understanding of OHS, building codes, and property regulations
• Experience leading sustainability initiatives and process improvements
• Ability to manage large budgets, performance metrics, and operational KPIs
• Strong project management skills, ideally with store rollout or refurbishment experience
• Proficient in MS Office
• Experience with Xero and ClickUp is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and multitasking abilities.

• ​Permanent work-from-home set-up
• Dayshift (Australian business hours)
• Full-time job
• HMO
• Annual leave
• Christmas Bonus equivalent to 1 month's wage (pro-rata)