Facilities Manager – Brisbane Airport

Location: Brisbane, QLD
Company: BGIS, Aviation Client
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, On-Site
Benefits: Free Onsite Parking

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About BGIS

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering thoughtful, sustainable, and high-quality solutions across complex environments. Our work across aviation, government, healthcare, and utilities has been recognised through industry accolades, including being an FMA Industry Award for Excellence 2025 Finalist and an RICS 2025 Property / Facilities Management Team of the Year Nominee, reflecting our strong focus on safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Purpose of the Role

BGIS is looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation and service delivery of a major aviation client at Brisbane Airport. Reporting to the Technical Operations Director, you will work closely with client and BGIS teams to support contractual outcomes, guide operational staff and Self-Perform trades, and ensure facilities operate safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. ✈️

This is a busy and varied account that would suit someone steadfast and consistent, who enjoys bringing structure and calm to a fast moving environment. You'll have genuine scope to shape improvements, build trusted relationships, and make a real difference to how the site runs day to day.

The ideal candidate will be approachable, resilient, and people-focused, with strong operational experience, sound commercial understanding, and the ability to work comfortably alongside a wide range of personalities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day facilities operations and service delivery across the site.
• Support and mentor operational staff and Self-Perform trades, encouraging teamwork and professional growth.
• Ensure contractual KPIs and service delivery obligations are consistently achieved.
• Support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial outcomes alongside the Finance Manager.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, monitoring performance, pricing, and compliance.
• Review reactive and additional works to ensure accurate scoping and charging.
• Oversee essential services compliance, reporting, and statutory maintenance obligations.
• Support WHS and environmental requirements, promoting safe work practices across all stakeholders.
• Build positive relationships with client representatives, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement and innovation opportunities across the site.
• Participate in a rotating on-call roster and manage after-hours call outs as required.

Education, Experience & Skills

Essential:

• Experience within facilities management, property, or integrated services environments.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience overseeing site-based teams and subcontractors.
• Sound commercial and contract understanding, including financial reporting and budgeting.
• Advanced understanding of technical legislation relating to facilities maintenance.
• Experience working within QA, WHS, and environmental systems.
• Warm and effective communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Comfortable adapting to change and taking a flexible approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and CMMS platforms.
• Willingness to participate in a rotating on-call roster.

Desirable:

• Experience within aviation or another complex, high-risk industry.
• Formal tertiary qualifications in Property, Commerce, Business, or a related discipline.
• Industry-recognised qualifications in Building or Facilities Management (TAFE, Tertiary, or Property Council).
• Facilities Maintenance Management, Project Management, or Property Management qualifications.
• Training in current WHS, QA, and environmental legislation and systems.

Workplace Flexibility

This is a full-time, permanent position based on-site at Brisbane Airport, with free onsite parking available. The role operates during business hours Monday to Friday, with participation in a rotating on-call roster including after hours and weekend support. 🚗

Why Join BGIS?

Key Benefits Include:

✔ Spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus.
✔ Access to Flare for discounts across retailers, energy, utilities & much more!
✔ Fitness Passport (access for you and your family to gyms and aquatic centres nationwide), employee discounts, and optional yearly paid flu vaccination vouchers.
✔ FMA Industry Award for Excellence 2025 Finalist.
✔ RICS 2025 Property / Facilities Management Team of the Year Nominee.
✔ AFR Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025.
✔ Winner of Inspiring Workplaces Award 2025.
✔ Endorsed by Work180 as an employer of choice for women.
✔ Career progression through secondments & internal mobility.

How to Apply

If you are a proactive, skilled, and engaging Facilities Management professional looking to join a forward-thinking company, we would love to hear from you!

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we warmly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility

To be successful in the role, applicants must have full working rights in Australia.

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