Facilities Manager

• Institutional Landlord | Hands-On Facilities Opportunity
• Working directly for an Institutional landlord.
• High-Profile CBD Retail Asset | Major Capital Works & Redevelopment

Facilities Manager | Institutional Retail Landlord
Adelaide CBD 

Take ownership of a high-profile CBD retail asset with a major institutional property owner. An exciting opportunity to lead facilities operations, oversee significant capital works and play a key role in the next phase of this landmark retail destination.

The Opportunity

An established institutional property owner is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the operational performance of a prominent, multi-level retail asset in the heart of Adelaide's premier shopping precinct.

Anchored by a major department store the asset is entering a significant period of investment, refurbishment and development.

Reporting directly to the Centre Manager, you'll take ownership of the facilities function, balancing day-to-day operational management with major upcoming projects, financial performance and tenant relationships.

This is a hands-on leadership position offering genuine exposure to an exciting pipeline of capital works and development activity.

What's on Offer

• High-Profile Adelaide CBD Retail Asset
• Major Capital Works, Refurbishment & Development Pipeline
• Genuine Autonomy & Ownership Within a Close-Knit Team
• Monday – Friday | 8:30am – 5:30pm | No Weekend Work

The Role

• Take ownership of all facilities and operational management across the asset.
• Manage centre budgets, P&Ls, forecasting and controllable operating expenses.
• Lead cleaning, security and specialist contractor relationships.
• Oversee essential services, building compliance, maintenance and centre presentation.
• Coordinate major capital works, refurbishment projects and landlord works.
• Manage retailer fit-outs, tenancy delivery and operational readiness.
• Work closely with the Centre Manager, tenants, contractors and national facilities stakeholders.
• Drive operational efficiencies, cost control and continuous improvement.

About You

You'll be an experienced Facilities Manager with a strong technical foundation, commercial mindset and the confidence to take ownership of a complex retail or commercial asset.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Previous Facilities Management experience within shopping centres, retail property or large commercial assets.
• Strong financial acumen, including budget, P&L and forecasting responsibilities.
• Technical knowledge across building services, essential services, compliance and maintenance.
• Experience managing contractors, cleaning and security operations.
• Exposure to capital works, refurbishments, tenancy fit-outs or major projects.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to work autonomously.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and a genuine commitment to team culture.

Candidates from hotel, hospitality or other complex operational environments with strong technical and financial management experience will also be considered.

Interested?

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high-profile asset with significant investment ahead and make a genuine impact on its operational performance and future direction.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Yvette Star or Sophia Lopez at Gough Recruitment.

Yvette Star | 0416 945 027 
ystar@goughrecruitment.com.au

Sophia Lopez | 0417 775 894
slopez@goughrecruitment.com.au

Consultant

ystar@goughrecruitment.com.au

Reference number: 4091341
Profession:Property & DevelopmentFACILITIES MANAGER

Company: Gough Recruitment AU
Date posted: 5th Nov, 2026