Senior Facilities Manager (m/f/d)

About the role

JLL is the global property service provider for the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), covering around 1,000 properties across 80+ countries, including Chanceries/Embassies and residential buildings. The Senior Facilities Manager reports to the JLL Regional Operations Lead (Germany based) and is based at the Australian Embassy in Geneva. The role covers facilities management of day-to-day activities for this embassy and other assigned sites in Europe, acting as the on-site key point of contact for client staff, tenants and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Manage engineering and facilities management services, staff, contractors, equipment and supplies under the contract
• Manage stakeholders, including DFAT staff, tenants and third-party vendors
• Manage assigned JLL staff and on-site third-party contractors, including performance, morale, teamwork, training and development
• Risk management: incidents, reporting, emergency response support and site attendance as needed
• Property inspections and monitoring of remote site activities
• Asset management planning, quality assurance, health and safety and engineering compliance
• Procurement and contractor management, maintenance and technical facilities operations
• Minor works project management, budget and financial management, and value-add and innovation

Required profile

• Minimum bachelor's degree in facilities management, building, business or a related field, or 5-7 years' experience in facilities, property management or a related field
• Fluent in English and French
• Experience or proven ability to work in a complex environment and manage remote sites
• Understanding of technical property aspects such as air conditioning, chillers, fire protection, mechanical and electrical systems, BMS and access control
• Experience managing critical infrastructure, systems and environments
• Strong budget management and financial analysis skills, knowledge of local occupational health and safety requirements
• Security clearance from the UK or Australian government is preferred but not mandatory

The position is fixed-term for nine months, ending on 30 June 2027, and is on-site in Geneva. Applications should state the earliest possible start date and salary expectations; paper applications cannot be accepted.