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Facilities Manager

ANZSCO 149913

Employed

21,700

Part-time share

16%

Female share

24%

Median age

49 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.

About this career

Facilities Managers organise, control and coordinate the strategic and operational management of buildings and facilities in public and private organisations. They ensure the proper and efficient operation of all physical aspects of a facility, and create and sustain safe and productive environments for occupants.

What they typically do

  • Plans, organises, co-ordinates and oversees (generally through subordinate managers or supervisors) administrative and operational activities of a facility.
  • Co-ordinates the implementation of repairs, maintenance and renovations, as well as compiling reports on operating expenses and income.
  • May hire other support staff.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
33.1%
VIC
24.9%
QLD
20.6%
WA
10.1%
SA
6.5%
ACT
2.3%
TAS
1.5%
NT
1.1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Facilities Manager.