Facilities Manager

About the Opportunity 

The Facilities Manager leads the delivery and continuous improvement of facilities management services across the University campus ensuring the safe efficient and sustainable operation of the built environment and surrounding grounds. The role oversees a broad portfolio of services including maintenance cleaning security fire safety traffic management waste services hygiene pest control space management and specialist contracted services.

Responsible for managing the transition of new and refurbished facilities into business-as-usual operations the position also provides strategic oversight of contracts and service providers. Additionally the Facilities Manager drives the review and optimisation of operational plans policies processes and systems to enhance service performance and operational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and review of Campus Life plans policies procedures and operational frameworks.
• Lead and monitor the performance of the Facilities team and contractors to ensure compliance with asset management standards and support University operations.
• Analyse performance data and business metrics to improve asset condition maintenance cleaning standards service delivery and contractor performance providing insights and reports to stakeholders.
• Develop operational and capital works programs in collaboration with the Asset Manager.
• Partner with Capital Works and Engineering Services teams to support new and refurbishment projects from planning through to handover ensuring operational requirements are met.
• Manage facilities budgets and resources to achieve business objectives effectively and efficiently.
• Support the planning and coordination of campus shutdowns site access traffic management and safety during construction activities.
• Lead emergency response and business continuity activities across the campus.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement collaboration customer service excellence and consistent service delivery across teams and campuses.
• Manage contractor relationships and ensure contractual obligations quality standards and University requirements are met.
• Promote ethical conduct integrity and compliance with the Universitys Fraud and Corruption Control Framework.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation University policies and health safety and equity requirements.

About you

• Extensive management experience and expertise including at least five years experience in facilities management across hard and soft services together with project management experience in the construction industry.
• Experience in the education sector including supporting events customer-facing services and stakeholder engagement.

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer
This is a full time continuing opportunity primarily based at our Brisbane City (South Bank) campus. As Griffith is a multi-site university you may be required to work across other locations.

Griffith Universitys sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Salary

HEW 10 Salary Base - $147057.74 17% superannuation. Full package is $172057.55.

Additional Information :

Why join Griffith 
 
As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer: 

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities 

• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment 

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts 

• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading 

• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme 

• Opportunities for internal mobility 

• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities 

At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit ourEquity Diversity and  University is committed to fostering a safe respectful and inclusive community for alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025) Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to GriffithsModern Slavery Policy. 

How to apply 

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following: 

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role please refer to the qualifications above and the position description.

• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details 

For application and recruitment advice please reach out to Laura Whitworth Talent Acquisition Partner on

Closing date: Tuesday 22nd September at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time