Facilities Manager

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Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies 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.

What this job involves

This role involves supporting facilities management across an assigned portfolio of Commonwealth Client properties, implementing best practices for both owned and leased premises while managing facility services for WoAG properties within JLL's remit. The position requires building strong working relationships with Portfolio Managers, Client Operations Managers, and client site staff to effectively deliver facilities management activities.

Regular site visits are essential for asset validation, safety and condition inspections, building fabric assessments, and client engagement. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering contract initiatives while ensuring consistent processes, systems, and reporting across the portfolio.

About the role :

• Implement operational strategies aligned with organizational goals, supervise maintenance requirements, and manage 24 / 7 afterhours client service
• Identify process optimization opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and quality while ensuring minimal business disruption
• Control assigned budgets, monitor costs, identify savings opportunities, and manage vendor spend within financial delegation limits
• Monitor key performance indicators, develop improvement plans, and serve as the primary facilities management contact for the regional portfolio
• Provide leadership and mentorship to operational teams while supporting recruitment, training, and onboarding activities
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and procedures while proactively identifying and mitigating operational risks
• Fulfill health and safety responsibilities, report incidents according to protocols, and adhere to JLL's business conduct guidelines
• Assess operational performance and prepare reports with insights and recommendations for strategic decision-making
• Support the Facilities Management Vertical with appropriate client reporting solutions
• Propose and implement continuous quality improvement practices and industry best practices across operations

Sounds exciting? This is what we’re looking for :

About JLL

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 live, work, play, shop, and eat.

What you can 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.

Apply today, quoting job reference number LMREQ433516

Location :

On-site –Canberra, ACT

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!

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