About the Role
Reporting to senior leadership, the Facilities Manager will oversee facilities operations, asset management, contractor performance, compliance maintenance, and capital planning across the Bankstown Sports Group. This leadership role combines strategic planning with hands-on operational management, leading a dedicated facilities team to ensure venues remain safe, compliant, efficient, and well-maintained.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Facilities Management Department across seven venues and the Flinders Centre
- Own all asset registers and associated capital replacement strategies
- Manage preventative, reactive, and statutory maintenance programs across all sites
- Lead annual budget preparation, capital forecasting, and cost-control initiatives
- Manage tender processes, contract negotiations, and service agreements
- Ensure contractor compliance and oversee contractor management processes
- Drive service delivery standards and operational excellence across the portfolio
- Lead minor refurbishments, capital replacement projects, and facilities upgrades
- Work closely with operational stakeholders to ensure facilities support business objectives
- Support ESG initiatives and sustainability projects across the Group
- Act as the key escalation point for facilities-related issues and after-hours reactive maintenance
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior Facilities Management role
- Experience managing multiple sites within hospitality, retail, commercial property, or similar environments
- Demonstrated experience managing operational and capital budgets
- Proven ability to negotiate and manage service contracts and maintenance agreements
- Current driver's licence
- RSA and RCG Competency Card, or willingness to obtain
Skills
- Strong technical and commercial expertise
- Proven leadership capability
- Passion for continuous improvement
- Strong knowledge of asset lifecycle management, preventative maintenance, and contractor management
- Strong financial acumen with experience identifying and delivering cost-saving initiatives
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
- Sound understanding of WHS requirements, contractor compliance, and risk management practices
- Strong problem-solving, planning, and organisational skills
Location
- Sydney
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Trade qualification, Diploma or Degree in Facilities Management, Building Services, Engineering or a related discipline is highly desirable
Benefits
- 5 weeks annual leave plus additional wellbeing leave
- Generous daily manager meal allowance across our venues
- Free secure parking plus discounted car washes
- Employee rewards and recognition programs
- Ongoing leadership development and professional training opportunities
About the Company
- Bankstown Sports is one of Sydney's largest and most successful club groups, operating a vibrant multi-venue hospitality, entertainment, and leisure precinct at its flagship Bankstown site, alongside six external venues and the Flinders Centre commercial office tower.
- Welcoming millions of visitors each year, the portfolio includes restaurants, bars, gaming, events, entertainment, fitness, and community spaces.
- With a substantial property and asset footprint, ongoing capital investment, and a commitment to operational excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact across a diverse and complex facilities portfolio while growing your career with a leading hospitality group.
- Join one of Australia's leading hospitality and entertainment groups.
