Why This Role Matters

An excellent opportunity exists for an experienced and motivated Operations Manager, who will assist with the management of the highly successful Canberra Centre. Add value by providing strategic oversight and leading a team of facilities & maintenance staff.

What You’ll be Doing

• Maintain the presentation and operational function of the centre to a high standard by managing day-to-day maintenance activities
• Participate in operational contract reviews and monthly meetings to achieve industry best practice in building management
• Develop, prepare and implement the Centre’s annual expenditure and capital budgets within the parameters of set guidelines
• Establish and implement sustainability initiatives
• Deliver Expenditure Budgets and Capital Projects
• Prepare proposals and recommendations in conjunction for “Owners” approval for all works of a Capital Expenditure nature
• Monitor performance standards for external providers and service providers for all works within the centre
• Ensure preventative maintenance programmes are being completed and reports received
• Have a risk and safely focus
• Lead and mentor the Facilities and Maintenance team

What You’ll Bring

• Prior experience as Operations Manager in a retail shopping centre or similar
• Sound judgement, business acumen and excellent numeracy and communication skills
• The ability to build solid relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
• Broad technical knowledge of OH&S requirements.
• Broad knowledge of Australian Standards relating to services and Building Code of Australia (BCA).
• Workplace Health and Safety Certificate

Why Savills is a Great Place to Work

At Savills, we believe in helping people thrive through places and spaces, and that starts with our own team. As a global leader in property solutions, with 42,000 professionals across 70 countries and over 170 years of expertise, we know that our greatest strength is our people.

When you join Savills, you’re not just starting a job, you’re becoming part of a culture that celebrates individuality, supports wellbeing, and invests in your growth. We live by four promises: we listen, we empower, we challenge, and we collaborate, because we know that together we can achieve great things.

We offer more than a career, here’s just a glimpse of what you can expect:

• Generous Leave – Extra days to recharge and enjoy life
• Parental Support – Industry-leading parental leave benefits and bonuses
• Family & Wellbeing – Fertility and reproductive leave, plus dedicated wellbeing days
• Flexibility – Work arrangements that support your lifestyle
• Growth – Access to learning and development platforms
• Culture – Social events, charity days, and an inclusive, supportive workplace

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQIA+ communities, individuals living with special needs, and people of diverse ages, faiths, and cultures.

We’d Love to Hear from You

Are you ready to thrive with us? Submit your application today and take the first step toward an incredible career with us.

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