Facilities Manager ANZSCO 149913: Job Description, Salary & Visa

Facilities Manager ANZSCO Code: 149913

A facilities manager is a person who works as a professional to handle the daily operations in a facility or commercial property. These professionals make sure that the facility functions are going perfectly. They generally watch out for large facilities or complexes. They may be responsible for a school, office, housing or shopping complex, hospital or warehouse.

The role of Facilities Manager can be both strategic-tactical and operational. The strategic-tactical aspect deals with informing clients and users of business risk and the potential impact of facilities decisions, the operational aspect deals with compliance and facilities operations. A company’s facilities may be managed by a single individual or by a facilities management team, and services may be delivered by dedicated in-house professionals or outsourced partially or fully to external providers.

Facilities Managers can be found working predominantly for a facilities management provider or as a direct employee managing a facilities management team internally. Management of contractors is critical to the role. This occupation excludes positions that predominantly involve the management of the provision of only one particular service to a facility or managing one particular relationship. For example, a position that manages the cleaning contract for a facility but has no other contracts relevant to the facility will not be assessed positively.

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Skill Level:	2
Alternative Title:	Building Manager
Migration Strategy:	CSOL
ANZSCO Code:	149913

Facilities Manager Job Description, Responsibilities, and Education Requirements

Indicative Skill Level:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia:

AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma ANZSCO Skill Level 2

In New Zealand:

NZ Register Diploma ANZSCO Skill Level 2

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required. Qualifications in general Management studies (such as an MBA) and general Project Management cannot be considered highly relevant. This includes qualifications assessed at AQF Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor, Master and Doctoral levels.

Tasks Include:

Managing tenders for contractors.
Managing, supervising and coordinating the work of contractors.
Coordinating and planning essential services such as reception, security, maintenance, mail, archiving, cleaning, catering, waste disposal and recycling.
Calculating and comparing costs for required facilities management services.
Planning for future development in line with strategic business objectives.
Managing change to ensure minimal disruption to a company’s business activities.
Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and legislation.
Planning space and resource allocation for new or existing premises.
Coordinating and leading facilities management staff.
Monitoring service level agreements.
Responding to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise.