Facilities Manager

Real Estate & Property

ANZSCO ID 149913

Summary

Facilities Managers organise, control and coordinate the strategic and operational management of buildings and facilities in public and private organisations. They ensure the proper and efficient operation of all physical aspects of a facility, and create and sustain safe and productive environments for occupants.

Employment Pathway

Relevant work experience is needed to work as a Facilities Manager. Some workers also have formal qualifications. Vocational Education and Training (VET) and university are both common study pathways.

Top Skills Required

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively

Key tasks

Plans, organises, co-ordinates and oversees (generally through subordinate managers or supervisors) administrative and operational activities of a facility.
Co-ordinates the implementation of repairs, maintenance and renovations, as well as compiling reports on operating expenses and income.
May hire other support staff.

Facts about this occupation

4.2% Growth

87% Full-time Share

$1,956 Avg Pay/Wk

17,000 Workers

48 years Avg Age

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