Assistant Facilities Manager
- Develop your career in Facilities Management within a high-performing team.
- Provide administrative support including contractor coordination and site support activities.
- Ensure compliance and maintain accurate documentation.
- Develop your career in Facilities Management within a high-performing Asset Management Services (AMS) team in Canberra.
- Varied role combining administration, contractor coordination and site exposure.
- Gain hands-on experience managing compliance, systems and facilities operations.
Who are we looking for?
- Experience in administration, facilities administration, property administration or a similar support role.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- High attention to detail and accuracy when managing documentation and compliance records.
- Confident communicator who enjoys building relationships with contractors, tenants and internal stakeholders.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills and confident in learning new systems.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- An interest in developing a career in Facilities Management or commercial property.
- Experience working within property, facilities, construction or maintenance environments is highly regarded.
The Role
You'll work closely with experienced Facilities Managers to ensure buildings are operating efficiently and compliance requirements are met. This is a fantastic entry point into Facilities Management, combining administration, contractor coordination and operational support, while providing exposure to site-based activities and facilities operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the Facilities Management team, including contractor coordination, Facilities Response Centre (FRC) management and site support activities.
- Assist in the management of smaller sites under the guidance of the Facilities Management Director.
- Maintain and continuously improve filing systems, property records and key operational documentation.
- Ensure compliance, statutory and critical maintenance documentation is accurate, current and appropriately recorded.
About Knight Frank
Knight Frank Australia is part of the world’s largest privately owned property consultancy. We provide transactional and advisory services across commercial property, including office, retail, and industrial assets.
What’s in it for you?
- Enjoy two extra weeks of leave, two wellness days every year, and your birthday off to celebrate your way.
- People first culture with visible, approachable leaders who keep everyone connected through open conversations and regular business updates.
- Drive your career forward with structured six-monthly check ins and the ability to start growth conversations anytime.
- Work smarter with purpose-built property platforms and technology designed to save you time every day.
Important to know
- You must have valid Australian working rights to be considered.
- A police check is required for successful candidates.
- We use AI tools to assist with hiring, but people make the final decisions.
- We are currently NOT accepting candidates via an agency, we have PSA’s in place.
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