Facilities Manager

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Are you a proactive facilities management professional looking for an exciting opportunity? JLL is seeking a skilled Facilities Manager to join our team in Ballarat.

Benefits:

• 18 weeks paid parental leave for Primary Carer after 6 months of service

• Private Health Insurance Discounts

• Gym & Wellbeing Discounts

• Employee assistance program

• Health & Beauty Discounts

• Novated Lease for EV Cars

• *Flexible Work Arrangements may be available

• *Social Club

What this job involves:

In this role, you will serve as the primary operational lead on the ground for the Ballarat office, while also providing remote management oversight for other offive locations. You will lead a local team of one direct report to ensure seamless workplace delivery.

You will be responsible for implementing operational and workplace experience processes—such as front-of-house services and maintenance—ensuring high-quality on-site support across locations. You will manage these operations, while maintaining requisite security compliance, ensuring a seamless and consistent service standard.

Additionally, you will bridge regional operations by sourcing local vendors and building stakeholder relationships, while working within established Australian, New Zealand, and Global structures and processes.

What you will bring:

• You will be a highly experienced professional responsible for delivering exceptional facilities management, proactively monitoring and improving all portfolio operational activities.
• You'll be passionate about ensuring state-of-the-art site operations and effective in sourcing and managing high-performing vendors to support the operational vision.
• A keen eye for detail, the ability to think outside of the box, and exceptional stakeholder management skills will be essential for your success.

What we are looking for:

• Current NV2 security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain clearance
• Minimum 5 years' experience in facilities management, preferably in secured government or defence environments
• University degree or professional qualification in facilities management, hospitality, or business administration.
• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in facilities management or service-based industry, including contract and budget management.
• Goal-oriented with a passion for operational excellence and strong vendor management.
• Confident, clear, and concise communicator with diverse groups.
• Self-motivated, confident, and energetic.
• Ability to work in matrix reporting environments and prioritise activities.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and adapt to change.
• Strongly goal-oriented and a team player.

At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.

We bring to life see a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way.

JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat.

What to expect from us:

As an organisation, we don’t just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity and building an inclusive workplace.  

This is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World’s Most Ethical Companies. We support applications from all underrepresented groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBT+, people with disability and people of all age, religions, and race.

We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce. 

Interested candidates, please apply following the link below-quoting job reference number: LMREQ505035 

Location:

On-site –Ballarat, VIC

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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