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

Professional Certificate of Competency in Electrical Power System Fundamentals for Non-Electrical Engineers
Online
3 months
$1,581
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Field Engineer Operations Manager Asset Manager
Building Services Engineer Facilities Manager Project Manager Mechanical Engineer Procurement Officer
+ 5 more
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Field Engineer Operations Manager Asset Manager Building Services Engineer Facilities Manager Project Manager Mechanical Engineer Procurement Officer + 5 more
HLTAID016

Manage First Aid Services and Resources
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1 - 2 days
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Facilities Manager Office Manager Community Care Worker Community Support Worker Event Coordinator Event Manager
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Operate as Part of an Emergency Control Organisation
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1 - 4 days
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Fire Warden Chief Warden Work Health and Safety Officer
Facilities Manager Building Manager Security Officer Concierge Disability Support Worker Retail Supervisor Duty Manager
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Fire Warden Chief Warden Work Health and Safety Officer Facilities Manager Building Manager Security Officer Concierge Disability Support Worker Retail Supervisor Duty Manager + 7 more
PUAFER006

Lead an Emergency Control Organisation
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1 - 4 days
$0 - $2,000
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Chief Warden Fire Warden Building Manager
Facilities Manager Security Manager Work Health and Safety Officer Operations Manager Emergency Services Officer (ESO)
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Chief Warden Fire Warden Building Manager Facilities Manager Security Manager Work Health and Safety Officer Operations Manager Emergency Services Officer (ESO) + 5 more
PUAFER008

Confine Small Workplace Emergencies in a Facility
Blended, On Campus
1 - 4 days
$0 - $325
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Additional requirements may apply.
Fire Warden Volunteer Firefighter Chief Warden
Emergency Services Officer (ESO) Safety Officer Work Health and Safety Officer Facilities Manager Site Supervisor Site Manager Council Maintenance Worker
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10938NAT

Diploma of Facilities Management
Online
24 months
$6,990
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Additional requirements may apply.
Building Manager Facilities Coordinator Facilities Manager
Property Manager Maintenance Manager Asset Manager Environmental Manager
+ 4 more
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Building Manager Facilities Coordinator Facilities Manager Property Manager Maintenance Manager Asset Manager Environmental Manager + 4 more

Graduate Certificate in Performance-Based Building and Fire Codes
Online
12 months
Unavailable
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Additional requirements may apply.
Building Surveyor Fire Engineer Building Consultant
Compliance Officer Construction Project Manager Facilities Manager
+ 3 more
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Building Surveyor Fire Engineer Building Consultant Compliance Officer Construction Project Manager Facilities Manager + 3 more
BSBWHS411

Implement and Monitor WHS Policies, Procedures and Programs
Blended, On Campus, Online
1 - 2 days
$0 - $1,000
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Work Health and Safety Officer Compliance Officer Building Manager
Facilities Manager Construction Site Manager Human Resources Officer Environmental Health Officer
+ 4 more
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Work Health and Safety Officer Compliance Officer Building Manager Facilities Manager Construction Site Manager Human Resources Officer Environmental Health Officer + 4 more
BSBWHS416

Contribute to Workplace Incident Response
Online
4 days
Unavailable
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Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Site Supervisor Facilities Manager
Compliance Officer Facilities Coordinator First Aider
+ 3 more
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Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Site Supervisor Facilities Manager Compliance Officer Facilities Coordinator First Aider + 3 more
MSMPER300

Issue Work Permits
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
1 - 4 days
$0 - $300
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Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Site Manager Site Supervisor
Safety Officer Maintenance Engineer Environmental Health Officer Facilities Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Work Health and Safety Officer Site Manager Site Supervisor Safety Officer Maintenance Engineer Environmental Health Officer Facilities Manager + 4 more
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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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