Facilities Manager

Who are we?

Sonder is a leading not-for-profit human services organisation committed to creating communities where no one is left to navigate life’s hardest moments alone. We work alongside thousands of people each year, bringing together mental health, alcohol and other drug, community and practical supports to deliver connected, person-directed care that helps people live the lives they choose.

What benefits can we offer?

When you work with Sonder, you become part of the Sonder family and that provides you with a number of benefits such as:

• Salary (excluding super) paid above award and reviewed annually

• Flexible working arrangements

• Professional development allowance provided yearly

• Generous salary packaging options - increase your take home pay by 6-12%

• 17.5% Leave Loading

• Modern and welcoming office spaces

• Christmas Closure Bonus Leave (above annual leave entitlements)

• Training opportunities

• Meal & entertainment allowances

• Paid parental leave, and much more!

Sonder are open to negotiating further benefits with the successful applicant to ensure an excellent working environment for you.

Salary Band: $115,000 - $129,000

Hours: Full-Time

Contract: Until early 2028 (Maternity Leave Cover)

Location: This position will require you to travel regularly to all Sonder sites

Immunisations: Employment is subject to compliance with Sonder’s Immunisation Policy. Applicants must hold, or be willing to obtain, all vaccinations and immunisations required for the role.

About the Role:

As the Facilities Manager, you will lead Sonder's facilities, property and infrastructure portfolio, ensuring our sites are safe, compliant, well maintained and fit for purpose. You will oversee multi-site facilities operations, maintenance programs, capital works projects, leases, contractors and budgets, while driving continuous improvement across our assets and workplaces.

Working closely with senior leaders, you will provide strategic advice on facilities planning, infrastructure investment and property management to support organisational growth. You will also lead a high-performing Facilities team and ensure compliance with WHS, building and regulatory requirements, helping create safe and welcoming environments for staff, clients and the communities we serve.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to an inclusive and culturally safe workplace.

Experience Requirements:

• Extensive experience managing facilities, property and infrastructure services within a complex, multi-site environment.

• Demonstrated experience leading capital works projects, including site developments, fit-outs, refurbishments and relocations from planning through to completion.

• Proven experience managing budgets, procurement, tender processes, contracts and contractor performance to achieve quality and value-for-money outcomes.

• Strong knowledge of facilities compliance, WHS requirements, building codes, asset management and maintenance planning.

• Proven leadership experience in building, leading and developing high-performing operational teams and stakeholder relationships.

• Exceptional project management, commercial and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver strategic and operational outcomes.

Qualification and Other Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Property, Building or a related discipline, or equivalent demonstrated experience.

• Additional qualifications or professional credentials highly regarded, including:

  • Project management certifications (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP, Certificate IV or Diploma in Project Management).

  • Postgraduate qualifications in facilities, property or construction management.

  • Membership of relevant professional associations (e.g. FMA Australia, AIPM, AIB or RICS).

  • Contract administration or superintendent training under Australian Standard contracts.

  • WHS qualifications or training in construction safety and principal contractor responsibilities

• Current or willing to obtain a Working with Children's Check (WWCC)

• Current or willing to obtain a National Police Check (NPC)

• Drivers License

How to apply:

Applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume to Sonder via our careers portal on our website.

Feel free to send any enquiries to [email protected]

At Sonder, we strive to respond to all applicants. However, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may only be able to contact those shortlisted for the role. Thank you for your understanding.