Facilities Manager

A Facilities Manager is in charge of the daily running of large facilities such as shopping centres, tourist attractions or sports facilities. You’ll make sure the facility is operating effectively with proper water, electricity and air conditioning and you will also have to organise key services like security and cleaners. You’ll ensure a facility is safe for visitors and staff and make sure all necessary regulations are met. You may have to promote the facility to customers or the public and you’ll sometimes organise extra support for special events.

Being a Facilities Manager means juggling many tasks at once so you’ll need to be good at multi-tasking. There’ll be a lot of administrative work involved so you’ll need to be good with office systems and equipment. A Facilities Manager needs excellent people skills and you’ll have to be very organised.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $125,476
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a facilities manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50420

Diploma of Leadership and Management
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
12 - 24 months
$0 - $8,300
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
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Development Manager Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Leadership Coach IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Education Coordinator Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Employee Relations Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager
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Office Manager Team Leader Supervisor Project Coordinator Assistant Manager General Manager Area Manager Presales Consultant Regional Manager Service Director Team Administrator Governance Coordinator Creative Entrepreneur ICT Project Manager Data Miner Product Specialist Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Account Manager Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Information Officer Customer Service Officer Life Coach Sports Facility Manager Landfill Supervisor Investigation Manager RTO Compliance Officer Intelligence Officer National Security Adviser Innovation Coordinator Customer Success Manager Chief Innovation Officer Logistician Innovation Manager Event Planner Strata Manager Student Experience Officer Travel Agency Manager Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Venue Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Bank Manager Aquaculture Manager Sustainable Farmer Winemaker Vineyard Manager Planning Officer Social Media Strategist Cellar Door Manager Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Head of Digital Strategy Transformation Radio Producer Accounting Manager Financial Controller Forensic Accountant Customer Experience Manager Innovation Strategist Operations Officer Customer Service Manager Fraud Analyst Financial Assistant Assistant Broker Library Assistant Museum Assistant Librarian Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Sales Analyst High Performance Coach Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Local Government Customer Service Assistant Reservations Manager HVAC Technician Council Member Bakery Manager Clinical Coder Grip Gaffer Driller Drilling Supervisor Service Manager Helicopter Pilot Flying Instructor Concreter Parts Manager Steel Fixer Executive Housekeeper Surveyor Assistant Plant Manager Fleet Manager Duty Manager (Police Force) Facilities Manager Airport Operations Manager Abattoir Supervisor Technical Project Manager Senior Merchandiser Workplace Inspector Rail Safety Manager Crematorium Technician Athlete Community Coach Renewable Energy Tradesperson Funeral Director Funeral Assistant Electrical Fitter Electrical Linesman Rail Traction Linesman Cable Jointer Substation Technician Driller Offsider Geological Technician Watchkeeper Deck Officer Timber Dispatch Coordinator Head of Cyber Security Dog Trainer Senior Rates Officer Senior Compliance Officer Environmental Health Officer Cabin Crew Supervisor Professional Dancer Water Treatment Supervisor Dam Operations Manager Irrigation Water Supervisor Water Networks Supervisor Trade Waste Officer Catchment Officer Reporting Analyst Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Business Specialist Sales Engineer Business Development Executive Business Services Manager Procurement Manager Retail Executive Category Specialist Procurement Consultant Operations Specialist Workforce Analyst Facilities Coordinator Grants Officer Retention Specialist Workshop Supervisor Performance Manager Scrum Master Claims Specialist Solutions Architect Agile Business Analyst Commercial Analyst Technical Business Analyst Technical Lead Technical Consultant Relationship Manager Program Coordinator Cost Controller Travel Operator Cluster Manager Business Leader Diversity Consultant International Development Worker Lobbyist Policy Specialist Chief Operating Officer (COO) Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Court Administrator Investigator Museum Director Records Manager Financial Regulator Policy Researcher Engagement Manager International Project Manager Film Producer Location Manager Arts Programmer Recruitment Manager Strategy Consultant Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Partnerships Manager Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Meteorologist IT Specialist Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Geochemist Palaeontologist Photogrammetrist Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Commercial Manager Executive Director Mining Manager Primary Health Organisation Manager Health Administrator Healthcare Manager Global Account Manager Customer Relationship Manager Program Leader Capability Manager Public Administrator Training and Development Manager Technical Manager International Business Strategist Service Delivery Manager Organisational Development Consultant Operations Analyst Strategy Manager Business Process Analyst Project Director Hospital Administrator Clinical Manager Pharmacy Manager Health Manager Political Consultant Community Engagement Coordinator Policy Writer Wellness Coordinator Risk Consultant Development Manager Theatre Manager Clinical Supervisor Early Childhood Center Manager Superintendent Performance Coach Continuous Improvement Manager Police Sergeant Sheriff Aviation Consultant Religious Education Coordinator Sports Marketing Manager Category Manager Contract Specialist Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Media Relations Specialist Nurse Manager Talent Acquisition Manager Quality Control Manager Vendor Manager Site Manager Athletic Director Program Evaluator Food Service Supervisor Research and Development Manager Finance Director Acquisition Manager Executive Manager Leadership Coach IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Education Coordinator Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Promotions Manager Hospitality Manager People and Culture Manager Employee Relations Manager Company Director Business Relationship Manager + 267 more
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management
Blended, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $6,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Administrator Project Manager Project Officer
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SIS50122

Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management
Online
24 months
Unavailable
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Sports Facility Manager Advanced Personal Trainer Facilities Manager
Outdoor Recreation Officer Sports Coordinator
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Sports Facility Manager Advanced Personal Trainer Facilities Manager Outdoor Recreation Officer Sports Coordinator + 2 more
CPC50320

Diploma of Building and Construction (Management)
Online
12 months
$6,995
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Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Supervisor Site Foreman Construction Manager
Construction Project Manager Building Supervisor Wind Turbine Engineer Rigger Landfill Supervisor Bricklayer Field Engineer Infrastructure Engineer Facilities Manager Construction Worker (Water Infrastructure) Engineering Surveyor Production Supervisor (Timber Systems) General Hand Demolition Supervisor Quality Control Analyst Superintendent Facade Engineer Construction Site Manager
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Professional Certificate of Competency in Building Information Modelling (BIM)
Online
3 months
$1,581
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BIM Manager Architectural Technologist Construction Project Manager
Facilities Manager Design Coordinator
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Common questions

How much does a Facilities Manager earn?

In Australia, a full time Facilities Manager generally earns $2,413 per week ($125,476 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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What are the job opportunities for a Facilities Manager?

In Australia, there are 17,000 people working as a Facilities Manager and this number has increased recently. Five years ago there were 15,200 people in this profession. Facilities Managers work in all areas of Australia where there are large private or community facilities.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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How do I become a Facilities Manager?

A Diploma of Property Services (Asset and Facility Management) is a great course to look into if you want a career as a Facilities Manager. This course generally takes two years and addresses topics such as business administration, project management and contract law.

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