About the Role
We are seeking a competent and proactive Manager, Building Operations to oversee the planning, operations, and maintenance of two church campuses. The role involves leading a facilities team to ensure that all building infrastructure, safety systems, and operational processes function smoothly and are maintained to a high standard. The successful candidate should be comfortable working across both locations based on operational needs.
Key Responsibilities
Facilities and Operational Management
- Oversee and manage both operating expenditures (OPEX) and capital expenditure (CAPEX) works including renovation, upgrading, and refurbishment projects.
- Source, negotiate, and manage contracts with vendors, including monitoring service provider performance against established KPIs and service levels.
- Work closely with the Facilities Management Company to ensure proper building maintenance, repairs, and ongoing operational requirements.
- Ensure timely preparedness and set-up of facilities for organisation-wide events and activities.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with government regulations, building codes, licensing requirements, workplace safety and health regulations, and emergency preparedness standards.
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including fire safety frameworks and emergency response plans.
- Manage space utilisation, maintenance schedules, and improvement works to increase efficiency and effectiveness of campus operations.
People Leadership & Reporting
- Lead, mentor, and supervise facilities staff and coordinate roster scheduling between the team.
- Provide monthly updates and reporting to management on budgets, operating status, and project progress.
- Plan, track, and manage building operations budget including forecasting and cost control measures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Facilities Management, Building Services, Project Management, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
- Relevant years of experience in building or facilities management, operations, contractor supervision, or similar role in a multi-site environment.
- Prior experience working in a community-or service-based operational setting, event-based facility management, or multi-stakeholder environment.
- Familiarity with building systems such as fire protection, M&E engineering, security systems, and space planning.
- Proven leadership capability and experience supervising teams or vendors.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, operationally complex environment with strong execution capability.
- Strong planning, analytical, and organisational skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build positive working relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external agencies.
- Hands-on, adaptable, and solutions-driven with strong project management skills.
- Proficient in MS Office and facility management software or digital systems (where applicable).
- Must be able and willing to travel between both campuses based on operational requirements.
- Willing to work outside of regular hours depending on operational needs as this role may involve supporting large-scale events outside of regular hours.
Please refer to U3's Privacy Notice for Job Applicants/Seekers at When you apply, you voluntarily consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal data for recruitment/employment and related purposes.
