Head of Facilities Management in NSW, Australia

What’s the role?

This is an exciting opportunity, as Head of Facilities Management , to be responsible for the efficient and effective operation of our facilities services across our national network of corporate office and print sites.

Ensuring that the physical environment is maintained to the highest standards, this role involves managing day to day building operations and maintenance programs, as well as overseeing capital projects and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Reporting to the GM of Strategic Property & Facilities, and working closely with our safety and security teams, this is a hands-on role with responsibility for facilities management at our corporate head office in Surry Hills, Sydney whilst also providing strategic leadership and coordination across a team of facility managers around the country.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning & Leadership: Support the development and implementation of a comprehensive facilities management strategy, drive long-term upgrades, and foster a customer-focused culture across operations.

• Maintenance & Operations: Oversee effective operation and maintenance of building systems, manage preventative maintenance programs, and identify building optimisation opportunities.

• Health, Safety & Compliance: Partner with safety and security teams to maintain regulatory compliance, manage risk and assurance and ensure a safe and secure environment.

• Budgeting & Financial Management: Take control of the facilities budget, manage contracts, and lead cost-saving and sustainability efforts.

• Space & Asset Management: Design space utilisation strategies, manage relocations and renovations, and maintain asset records.

• Sustainability & Energy Efficiency: Collaborate with sustainability and compliance teams on energy efficiency, waste management, and sustainability initiatives, and monitor and report on environmental impacts

• Project Management: Lead the planning and execution of capital projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

• Vendor & Contract Management: Build and manage relationships with external vendors to ensure work is completed safely and service levels are met.

Who are you?

• 10+ years of experience in facilities management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

• Proven track record managing large, complex facilities across multiple locations.

• Ideally have a tertiary qualifications in facilities management, engineering, business or a similar field

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

• Expertise in building systems, safety regulations, and compliance standards.

• Excellent project management skills with financial acumen in budgeting and cost control.

• Commitment to sustainability and environmental initiatives.

• Exceptional stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills

News Benefits

News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include:

• Exclusively ours – Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family

• Health & wellbeing – Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices)

• Time off – News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave.

• Helping you grow – Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion – focused education series) and recognition

• Financial wellbeing – Support on making the most of your money

• Perks & discounts – Exclusive offers across a range of products and services

• Giving back – Make a difference to our communities.

• Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms

Who are we?

We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for. Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.

With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 18 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek.

Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.

What’s next?

Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the DEI section.

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We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia.

With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms.

Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.