Assistant Facilities Manager (6-month contract role)

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We currently have a great opportunity for someone wanting to enter the Facilities Management industry and ‘launch’ your FM career by joining our Real Estate Management Services (REMS) team.

This fast‑paced and varied contract role, commencing in April, will see you working closely onsite with the Senior Facilities Manager and Facilities Manager as you develop a strong understanding of the fundamentals required to efficiently manage the day‑to‑day operations of two joined A‑Grade commercial assets. You will be supporting a reputable, privately owned property investment and development company known for delivering high‑end, sustainable commercial and retail properties across the Asia‑Pacific region, with a strong emphasis on innovation, tenant experience, and long‑term asset performance.

This role presents an excellent opportunity to build your career within facilities management. As a key member of the Facilities team, you will foster and maintain strong relationships with clients, tenants, and service providers, while also contributing recommendations to enhance the buildings’ overall operational performance. In addition, your responsibilities will be.

• Assist the Facility Manager & Senior Facilities Manager with the maintenance and operation of building services for each asset in the portfolio. Including on site works and contractor management, raising of work orders as some examples.
• Provide maintenance advice ensuring clients’ quality and safety targets are met
• Ensure all planned preventative maintenance programmes are clearly documented and maintained, including managing, and assisting with compliance and regulatory based activities
• Oversee and assist, as required with, upgrades, and refurbishments
• Manage and assist with all property audits including Property Risk Assessments
• Planning your daily routine will be a crucial part of this role’s effectiveness.
• Manage and update various Colliers online Facilities platforms, forms, and reports

The successful candidate will have strong communication and IT skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels to deliver key outcomes for Colliers and the client/s. If you have just completed your facilities management training and looking for a role to apply your new skills, this is a role that offers the opportunity to join one of Brisbane’s most established and fastest growing property businesses. If you have had indirect involvement with the Facilities Management industry before, this could be the right role and opportunity for you.

Please apply with your CV or call Kate Dobbie - Associate Director | Careers on 07 3026 3309 for more information.

Please be advised that applications will only be accepted directly rather than via recruitment agencies.

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