Opportunity supporting healthcare client
Location based in South East Melbourne
Future career opportunities across wider CBRE
About your new role
Responsible for supporting the day-to-day facilities operations of a large and complex healthcare facility in Melbourne's south-east.
This is a facilities management and coordination role, not a hands-on maintenance position. The successful candidate will take ownership of daily operational requirements, coordinate contractors and maintenance activities, engage with key stakeholders, and ensure the facility remains safe, compliant and operational.
Working within an established facilities management team, you will be an important point of contact between the facilities team, contractors and site stakeholders.
What is on offer?
- Highly competitive salary + 2 days paid leave for volunteer opportunities
- Access to unlimited learning and training programs
- Clear career progression to wider Facilities Management or Corporate real estate depending on preference and skill set
- Certified Family inclusive workplace & paid parental leave
- Competitive leave offered
Key responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day facilities operations of the site.
- Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities and ensure works are completed within required timeframes.
- Monitor work orders, priorities, outstanding tasks and maintenance backlogs through the facilities management system.
- Coordinate and supervise specialist contractors attending site.
- Ensure contractors comply with site induction, permit, safety and access requirements.
- Maintain oversight of PPM completion, statutory maintenance and compliance activities.
- Escalate critical infrastructure, compliance and operational risks appropriately.
- Coordinate maintenance activities around operational requirements to minimise disruption.
- Liaise closely with site management and key stakeholders regarding maintenance requirements and upcoming works.
- Attend operational meetings and provide clear updates on outstanding works, risks and priorities.
- Review contractor performance and follow up incomplete or unsatisfactory works.
- Assist with quotations, minor works and project coordination.
- Maintain accurate facilities records, documentation, permits and service reports.
- Undertake regular facility inspections and identify defects, presentation issues and potential risks.
- Support emergency response and escalation processes where required.
- Maintain a strong focus on safety, compliance, customer service and facility presentation.
- Provide regular reporting to the Facilities/Account Manager on performance, risks and outstanding actions.
Skills and experience we are looking for
- Facilities management or similar operational experience
- Good understanding of planned and reactive maintenance
- Strong safety and compliance awareness
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Confidence using work-order or facilities management systems
About your team
You will join a high-performing, collaborative on site GWS team who are dedicated to a prestigious client account.
About CBRE
CBRE is the world's leading commercial real estate and facilities management services firm, operating across
100+ countries with 13 Australian offices. We deliver world-class property operations.
Assistant Facilities Manager in Melbourne employer: CBRE Group, Inc.
CBRE GWS Local is an exceptional employer located in the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne, offering endless growth opportunities within a global firm. Our diverse work culture prioritises employee wellbeing and development, providing a range of benefits including educational programs, competitive leave offerings, and paid volunteer days. Join us to expand your skills and reach your full potential while being part of a supportive team that values flexibility and work/life balance.
