Manager, Building and Place Services

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: $ 129464 - 142665

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.

Permanent opportunity full time hours (35 hours/week)
Office location Darling Harbour and The Rocks
Salary relative to experience and ranges from $129464 to $142665 super

About us
Placemaking NSW is responsible for managing and caring for some of Sydneys most iconic harbourside venues and locations including The Rocks Barangaroo Darling Harbour and White Bay Power Station. We also lead the planning and delivery of the Bays West Urban Renewal Precinct a state significant project that will bring new homes jobs and public spaces to 77 hectares of government-owned land just 2 kilometres from Sydneys CBD.

The role
Step into a role where youll help shape and care for one of Sydneys most iconic foreshore precincts. As the Manager Building and Place Services youll oversee the delivery of facility management and operations WHS and building services across the Darling Harbour precinctworking closely with landowners partners and government agencies to keep this highvisitation public domain safe functional and welcoming. Youll take ownership of the asset management plans for Darling Harbour and the historic Pyrmont Bridge guiding major repair and renewal works while ensuring compliance strong governance and proactive maintenance.

Every day brings something differentoverseeing service delivery from our Integrated Property Services (IPS) provider coordinating projects conducting inspections and navigating the challenges of a complex marine and publicdomain environment. Youll balance competing priorities collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and help ensure essential services are delivered to a consistently high standard across one of Sydneys busiest and most loved urban precincts.

For more information read the full Role Description: Manager Building and Place Services

Please also note that the position will be located at Placemaking NSWs site office in Darling Harbour with periodic requirement for attendance at our head office in The Rocks.

What you will bring to the role

Significant experience in building services construction facilities management or similar work within large complex publicdomain environments.
Capability managing marineadjacent infrastructure and the unique risks of foreshore assets and highvisitation precincts.
Experience working with (and getting the best from) outsourced FM or IPS service providersideally with strong governance oversight and contractor performance management.
Strong asset management capability including managing asset management plans for major assets (e.g. heritage structures like Pyrmont Bridge) and supporting lifecycle planning budget development risk management and planned maintenance.
Confident stakeholder engagement skills able to work with local state and federal agencies contractors suppliers and precinct partners to deliver safe compliant and highquality outcomes.
The ability to plan and prioritise amidst competing deadlines tight timeframes and shifting expectations while maintaining service quality.
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the confidence to provide technical advice identify issues early and recommend practical solutions.

What is an essential requirement:

Tertiary qualifications in Construction Building Services Facilities Management and/or or equivalent professional or technical experience.

Whats in it for me
Join our team for a fantastic culture with dynamic collaboration and genuine long-term career support. We offer flexibility in work arrangements diverse and fulfilling assignments and prioritize work/life balance and wellbeing with initiatives like flex leave and access to support programs. Additionally we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome respected and empowered to succeed.

Join us
If excited by the information above we look forward to receiving your application including a copy of your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

Applications close 11.55pm on Sunday 1^st March 2026.

Should you require further information about the role please contact Russell Huggins onor .

A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available over the next 18 months.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working Visa for the duration of the appointment.

We encourage and support applications from people with disability. Please reach out to us to discuss any accommodations or adjustments that may be needed during the recruitment process ensuring that you have every opportunity to showcase your talent skills and potential. Contact the Talent Team via or (02) - HR Support option 2 DPHI People Advisory option 1 and reference Request an Adjustment - Job Title and Reference Number.

Check out our Aboriginal applicants guideto assist with applying for the role or contact our Aboriginal Career pathwaysteam for a yarn.

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Together we shape thriving communities public spaces places and economies.Permanent opportunity full time hours (35 hours/week)Office location Darling Harbour and The RocksSalary relative to experience and ranges from $129464 to $142665 superAbout usPlacemaking NSW is responsible for managing and ...