Are you an experienced property professional with a strong background in facilities, contract and vendor management? Queensland Public Trustee (QPT) is seeking an Assistant Manager Facilities to support the management of our corporate property portfolio, facilities and fleet services across Queensland.

Job details

In this role, you will provide strategic and tactical advice to senior leaders, manage key supplier and contractor relationships, oversee property and facilities projects, and contribute to the development of asset management, facilities planning and continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, government agencies, landlords, tenants and service providers to deliver quality, compliant and customer-focused property services.

This is a permanent full-time opportunity based in Brisbane.

Why join QPT?

• Influence strategic property outcomes: Provide expert advice and contribute to decisions that support QPT's property, facilities and fleet operations across Queensland.
• Lead meaningful projects and initiatives: Deliver facilities and property projects, asset management programs and continuous improvement activities that support business operations.
• Build valuable partnerships: Work closely with executive stakeholders, government agencies, vendors, tenants and service providers to achieve positive outcomes.
• Drive innovation and improvement: Help shape the future of QPT's property and facilities services through strategic planning, modernisation and operational excellence.

About you

You are a strategic and commercially astute property professional with extensive experience in facilities, contract and vendor management, capable of providing trusted advice, leading complex property initiatives and fostering strong stakeholder partnerships to deliver organisational outcomes.

You'll succeed in this role if you bring:

• Demonstrated experience in property, facilities, contract and vendor management within a complex environment.
• Strong ability to provide strategic and tactical advice and develop practical, risk-informed solutions.
• Experience managing property, asset or facilities projects and competing operational priorities.
• Advanced stakeholder engagement, negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Experience driving continuous improvement and implementing effective systems, policies and processes.
• Strong understanding of governance, compliance and customer-focused service delivery.

Relevant qualifications in building, facilities management, asset management, procurement, project management or related disciplines will be highly regarded.

Interested in applying?

Please provide the following information in your application:

• A cover letter (maximum two pages) telling us what you will bring to the role and your motivation for applying.
• Your current CV or resume (maximum three pages is recommended), including any mandatory and/or other requirements.
• Details of two referees who have a thorough knowledge of your capabilities, work performance and conduct within the previous two years. It is preferable to include your current or immediate past supervisor.

Only those persons eligible to work in Australia may be employed by QPT. Prospective employees will be required to provide proof of identity and documentary evidence of their right to work in Australia.

QPT is a value for money independent state trustee service dedicated to advancing and safeguarding the rights, interests and wishes of Queenslanders in need of financial management, trust and estate planning and administration support. We have been looking after Queenslanders and their families since 1916.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• AO7 - Assistant Manager Facilities, Corporate Services, Brisbane (Permanent) (PDF, 316KB)
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