Becoming a Facilities Manager in Queensland

About this role

Facilities Managers organise, control and coordinate the strategic and operational management of buildings and facilities in public and private organisations. They ensure the proper and efficient operation of all physical aspects of a facility, and create and sustain safe and productive environments for occupants.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Facilities Manager include:

• plans, organises, co-ordinates and oversees (generally through subordinate managers or supervisors) administrative and operational activities of a facility
• co-ordinates the implementation of repairs, maintenance and renovations, as well as compiling reports on operating expenses and income
• may hire other support staff.