Facilities Manager

Scape Brisbane Assets | Full-Time (5 Days On-Site)

 

WHO WE ARE
At Scape Australia, we do more than provide student accommodation. We create thriving, fun communities where students can live, learn, and grow. With over 20,000 residents across Australia, we combine smart design, brilliant service, and good vibes to make every resident feel welcome.

Now part of The Living Company, we’re shaping the future of student living, one amazing experience at a time.

 

THE ROLE  

Managing the Facilities team and an allocated Brisbane-based portfolio, you’ll be part of an enthusiastic team who maintains the best purpose-built student accommodation facilities in Australia. 

Facilities Managers are responsible for the day to day and strategic facilities management across a portfolio of allocated asset/s within a precinct. Facilities Managers play a critical leadership role ensuring that Facilities team members understand the expectations of them and have the skills and knowledge required to meet and execute on those expectations.

Key areas of responsibility for the successful candidate will include: 

• Ensuring compliance, statutory, healthy & safety obligations across all properties and all updates to these requirements are actioned promptly
• Managing programmed and reactive maintenance works across the Scape (City) portfolio, including the ongoing management of contractors and working closely with the Regional Facilities Manager regarding financial planning and budgets
• Ownership of defect, liability and warranty issues across a number of our properties
• Administering Facilities Management software, including works, asset and contractor management applications
• Leading a team of Facilities staff, and working closely alongside the Regional Facilities Manager and other interstate Facilities Managers.
• Assisting with the overall strategic approach of Facilities, ensuring planning is in place to maintain the highest standards of service and that the company is best placed to face the challenges of a constantly changing economic climate

 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

We are seeking a highly driven individual with the ability to make measured decisions in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Facilities Manager
• Outstanding organisational & coordination skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and working under pressure
• Strong contractor management skills
• A hard worker with an excellent attention to detail, who is proactive in identifying and troubleshooting issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work individually on a project or in a team environment
• Wide understanding of legal requirements and statutory obligations applying to buildings
• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation

 

Please note: The successful candidate must be willing to undertake a National Police Check and a Working with Children check  

 

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING AT SCAPE

We don’t just create a great place to work, we bring the good vibes every single day. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the perks that come with joining our team:

• Health, wellbeing, and safety initiatives to support you at work and beyond.
• Competitive rewards, recognition, and referral programs.
• Leave and lifestyle benefits to help you recharge and celebrate milestones.
• Access to exclusive employee discounts and partner offers.
• A passionate, inclusive culture focused on connection, growth, and good vibes.

 

APPLY TODAY

Join a growing, innovative business making a difference in student lives. Submit your CV and 1-page cover letter. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

 

No agencies please.

 

Scape Australia and The Living Company honours and welcomes the rich heritage and contributions of the Traditional Custodians of the land and pays respect to their Elders past, present and future. Our workplace embraces diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment that respects and values your culture, traditions, and perspectives. Join us in building a harmonious and empowered community where everyone's voice is heard and celebrated