172331 Facilities Manager

Role overview

Organises, controls and coordinates the strategic and operational management of buildings and facilities in public and private organisations to ensure the proper and efficient operation of all physical aspects of a facility, to create and sustain safe and productive environments for occupants.

Use this page to confirm the official title, the parent unit group, the task list and the related ANZSIC industry context before using the occupation in classification, reporting or migration-adjacent workflows.

Tasks

• Plans, organises, coordinates and oversees the administrative, operational and strategic planning activities of a facility
• Coordinates the implementation of repairs, maintenance and renovations of a facility
• Manages facility budgets and financial resources, and reports on operating expenses and income
• Manages and oversees the hiring of support staff
• Manages contracts and service agreements with external vendors for facility maintenance and services
• Monitors and evaluates the performance of facility management programs and services
• Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations and standards
• Develops and implements emergency response plans and procedures

Skill level guidance

Skill level helps place the occupation inside the ABS hierarchy. Use it as a classification cue, then check the actual task list and occupational context before making a decision for HR, visa or reporting work.

How to use this occupation page

Start with the official OSCA title and task list. Then confirm the parent unit group and compare the related occupations on this page if the job title is broad, overlapping or used differently across employers.

The ANZSIC links are there to help when the same occupation appears across several industries and you need the business-side classification as well.

Alternative titles

• Building Manager