We have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Management and Project Delivery Lead, a role that demands strong client focus, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to deliver high-quality service both independently and within a collaborative team. You will manage competing priorities, meet strict deadlines, and drive projects to successful completion with a performance and budget-driven mindset. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and excel at delivering exceptional customer outcomes, then we would love to hear from you!

This is a permanent role with a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in the office), and you will be part of a collaborative, close-knit team.

 

Reporting to the Group Manager Property, you will have responsibility for facilities management outcomes for the Downer property portfolio and lead a team of facilities management specialists. This role is critical for driving value, cost-efficiency, fostering strong landlord relationships and executing property optimisation initiatives to align with, and support Downer’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Implement the strategic management of a portfolio of properties to optimise the Group’s leasehold and freehold property requirements and unlock value. 

Ensure compliance with facility obligations across Downer’s property portfolio, adhering to lease agreements, Zero Harm principles, and jurisdictional requirements.

Manage both insourced Facility Management contracts and direct-report facility operatives to deliver effective facilities and project management across leased and owned sites.

Develop and manage facility budgets for all leased and owned properties, applying cost-control measures while supporting business unit requirements.

Lead the client-side delivery of capital works, fit-outs, maintenance, and site consolidation projects aligned with corporate objectives and lease obligations.

Prepare business cases and project documentation including budgets, risk assessments, and stakeholder engagement plans to support project governance and approval.

Oversee tender processes and supplier management for key project requirements, ensuring high-quality outcomes and value for money. 

Establish and maintain a panel of suppliers for key Project Management and Property related services.

Manage the program of works including consultants, contractors and sub-contractors to achieve the agreed project deliverables including program, budget and quality. 

Manage the transition to new sites (hard and soft services eg electricity connection, HVAC balancing, fire extinguishers, test and tag, removalists etc) and the relocation of teams into workspaces.

What You Will Bring 

Degree-qualified in a Project and/or Facility-related discipline, or with a minimum of 5 years’ experience managing facilities and projects within a corporate real estate environment.

Poven experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and successfully delivering diverse and competing tasks.

Client-side experience delivering office and/or warehouse fit-out projects.

Indirect or direct management of facility managers.

Good understanding of corporate property operations and associated cost drivers.

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite software, work management systems, and project management software.

Experience using software to create, manage, and close out work and purchase orders.

Benefits of Working with Downer:

Work with an ASX listed company; working with market leaders.Location can be either Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane basedGrow your career with us, we are passionate about giving our people opportunities to grow through personal and professional development and continuous learning: Professional development programsAccess to professional memberships and industry networksBe part of a team that cares, we foster a work environment built on support that is flexible around our employee’s wellbeing needs:Parental leaveEmployee Assistance ProgramPrograms promoting diversity and inclusionA range of Corporate Benefits, including: Discounted services (car hires, hotels, insurance, retail stores, gyms)Salary sacrifice superannuation 

 

At Downer, our approach to diversity is what sets us apart. Our people can be their best by bringing their most authentic selves to work every day. Downer is made up of more than 33,000 people who are all different. Different preferences and perspectives. Different histories and heritages. We are different in the way we think, the actions we take and the unique value we contribute to Downer and it’s these differences that are Downer’s greatest strength. As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from everyone.