Our Story
Scentre Group is the owner and operator of 42 Westfield living centres in Australia and New Zealand; partnering with the world’s leading retail and luxury brands to create a unique shopping and leisure experience for our customers. A career with us fosters the chance to be a part of a company that is transforming the digital and physical retail space.
Every day, our people play a vital role in our purpose to ‘create extraordinary places, connecting and enriching communities.’
Your opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Facilities Manager to join our team at Westfield Carousel. This fast-paced role requires managing conflicting priorities with agility. You will work closely with the Facilities Manager to oversee infrastructure management and maintenance, focusing on life safety, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and innovation to maximize Westfield Carousel's potential.
Your role and responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
- Lead, Coach and develop the Facilities coordination team to deliver quality results on time and on budget, always ensuring an exceptional customer experience.
- Assist with management centre lifecycle planning.
- Deliver and communicate priorities and capital needs to the Asset Team.
- Prepare centre budget and forecasts, documenting assumptions and seeking efficiencies to protect assets and stakeholders.
- Ensure all asset maintenance, contractor or compliance data is captured and that all data and documentation are accessible centrally, accurate and current to enable real-time reporting.
- Maintain and enhance key stakeholder relationships.
- Promote workplace Health and Safety cultural improvement by championing the culture of “people protecting people.”
As a part of our asset team, you will also have Duty Management responsibilities from time to time, where you’ll be required to work 1 out of 4 weekends, which will be balanced with a day off in lieu.
What will set you apart from the rest?
- Trade-based qualifications are preferred but not essential.
- Prior experience leading and operating within a large asset is required.
- 3 + years’ experience within a retail property facilities management or similar customer-centric environment.
- Commercial acumen and demonstrated experience balancing financial needs with technical outcomes.
- Demonstrated skill in coordinating technical and operational stakeholders, as well as able to provide clarity of instructions as needed.
- Ability to adapt and use management systems and software.
What sets us apart from the rest?
- A collaborative, welcoming, inclusive, and supportive culture.
- Gender-neutral parental leave – 18 weeks paid with no qualifying period.
- Life Leave – additional 5 days paid leave to use however you like on top of your four weeks annual leave.
- Diverse career paths - Opportunities to cross-skill and develop working with over 70 different professions within the team.
Our diverse and inclusive workforce is not only something we’re proud of but something we’re committed to. We encourage and support our people to bring their ‘whole selves' to work every day. This is because we believe all our differences contribute to our success and ensure a workforce that reflects the customers we serve. Our commitment is backed by executive and employee-led working groups including All Abilities, LGBTI, Mental Health & Wellness and Gender Equity alongside other initiatives such as our Reconciliation Action Plan to grow our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce.
Should you have any questions, or want to discuss the role further, please reach out to the Talent Portfolio Lead – Kylie Stephens [email protected]
