Assistant Facilities Manager

Job ID

160657

Posted

29-Apr-2024

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Facilities Management

Location(s)

Melbourne - Victoria - Australia

• Key GWS Account prominent financial services organization.

• Exciting opportunity to shape your career in Facilities Management.

• Experience the perfect blend of Facilities Management and Office management.

• Based in Melbourne, with occasional travel to Sydney

Culture of our team at CBRE GWS:

CBRE is the world's leading and largest commercial real estate services and investment firm; a growing and visionary organization, comprised of the best and brightest professionals. Within Global Workspace Solutions, also known as GWS, we are invested in the development and unique needs of our diverse employees and client accounts.

Here’s a snapshot of your day:

• Forge strong relationships with stakeholders, including local end users, management, CBRE leadership, regional clients, service providers, vendors, and landlords.

• Lead a team of two talented individuals based in Sydney and Melbourne.

• Support your team's growth and development, providing them with exciting opportunities.

• Oversee and manage all aspects of facility management operations, from hard to soft services.

• Deliver outstanding service level agreements, ensuring client satisfaction.

• Keep a close eye on expenses, raising purchase orders, and approving invoices.

• Take charge of end-to-end project management for minor works and extra projects across various locations.

• Collaborate closely with project management leadership to ensure timely delivery and meet deadlines.

• Own front of house operations, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning and a well-manned front desk.

• Maintain a safe and compliant work environment, adhering to Occupational Health and Safety regulations and policies.

• Ensure contractor compliance with OH&S obligations, including site inductions, insurances, and permits to work.

The ideal candidate:

• Bring at least 5 years of experience in operational facilities management.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Previous management experience would be highly desirable. Strong interest in leading a team is a must.

• Ability to build strong business relationships, trust and rapport.

• Strong financial acumen with calculating and estimating cost, assisting with budget development of site and managing costs against budget.

• Hold great knowledge of the laws and legal framework that govern building management and maintenance.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. Experience with CMMS, Work Order Management and other related enterprise systems.

• Strong technical ability, quickly picking up new systems and processes.

What's in it for you?

• Valuable career experience working with a high-profile corporate client.

• Access to training, mentoring, wellbeing programs, corporate discounts and social events.

• Exposure to world-class facilities management services.

If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you!

Please submit your up to date resume for consideration, and note that due to high volumes of applications only suitable candidates will be contacted directly.

People are the foundation upon which our success is built. Our company is diverse and so are the opportunities for professional and career development. Our people are free to expand their skills and knowledge to drive their careers and reach their full potential. 

We value flexibility and our people work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing, development, and performance. Apart of a rewarding career with great developmental opportunities within GWS and across other areas of CBRE, our people benefit from a range of educational, financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits and programs, corporate partnerships, and discounts, CBRE Cares Foundation, competitive leave offerings and paid volunteer days.

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)