Director of Facilities (Development & Asset Management)

Director, Facility Development and Strategic Asset Management

We are actively recruiting an exceptional leader for the role of a Director, Facility Development and Strategic Asset Management. This is a senior leadership position with executive-level accountability for shaping the physical assets of a preeminent, internationally lauded venue, which serves as a recognized global standard-bearer for large-scale, customizable events and gatherings.

The successful candidate will serve as a strategic partner to the executive team, responsible for the long-term vision, planning, and successful delivery of all capital development projects. This role demands strategic influence over high-impact decisions affecting operational capacity, financial investment, and brand reputation.

Core strategic responsibilities include:

• Capital Program Direction: Providing executive oversight and strategic direction for the entire portfolio of facility upgrades, major renovations, and future expansion initiatives. This entails comprehensive planning, high-value budget management, and rigorous control over the full project lifecycle.
• Asset Strategy & Innovation: Driving the organizational strategy for long-term asset management, ensuring the continuous modernization of building systems. You will champion innovation in smart facility technology, advanced energy efficiency, and sustainability practices to reinforce the venue's world-class standing.
• Operational Governance: Establishing high-performance standards for operational readiness, preventative maintenance, and statutory compliance, leading the facilities management function and external vendor relationships with an executive-level focus on efficiency and excellence.
• Executive Reporting: Presenting strategic progress, financial justifications, and technical recommendations directly to senior management and key external stakeholders.

Required Senior Leadership Profile

This pivotal role demands a proven track record of strategic delivery and technical expertise within large-scale, complex environments. Candidates must possess a solid senior leadership experience in major facilities development, capital projects, and strategic asset management, ideally within large commercial property sectors.

A Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, or Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or a related technical field) is mandatory. Essential competencies include demonstrated expertise in managing significant capital expenditure budgets, complex project stakeholder environments, and multi-disciplinary teams. The successful candidate must exhibit exceptional leadership, strategic foresight, and sophisticated written and verbal communication skills necessary for executive-level engagement.

The role also requires the capacity to work flexible hours and perform on-site infrastructure inspections.

Application Process:

We encourage candidates whose skills and experience align with this opportunity to apply directly or forward your updated CV to May at [Confidential Information].

We carefully review every submission. Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only candidates closely matched to the requirements will be contacted for an initial phone discussion.

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