Assistant Operations Manager

About Savills

At Savills Australia you will help shape the future of the Australian property market. You will do so as a member of a property services firm with an unparalleled reputation for excellence. Globally, Savills has been introducing innovations to market and delivering exceptional service to clients for over 170 years.

About the Opportunity

Working with Savills’ Asset Management team in Adelaide, this is a great opportunity to join a collaborative and successful unit as an Assistant Operations Manager. Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, you will be based on site at a large retail/mixed use complex in the CBD, supporting the Facilities Management team by providing technical expertise and ensuring Savills’ resources deliver outstanding on-site outcomes for clients and the business.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee repair, maintenance, and compliance of building services, including fire systems, mechanical, and energy management systems.
• Manage and liaise with service contractors to ensure quality servicing, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Monitor and troubleshoot operational issues promptly, ensuring safe and efficient system performance.
• Ensure adherence to legislative requirements, safety protocols, and essential service documentation.
• Maintain and update quality systems to ensure compliance with established procedures and standards.
• Assist with CAPEX projects, tenancy fit-outs/defits, and manage invoices and purchase orders.
• Identify and address potential hazards or equipment failures to minimize liability and ensure public safety.

What Sets You Apart 

• Previous experience within facilities or property management ideal
• Trade background with an interest in facilities management will also be considered
• Experience dealing with contractors beneficial
• Strong tenant focus
• Strategic approach to problem solving
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Energetic, ambitious and motivated

What Sets Us Apart

We actively seek out people who possess that rare mix of work ethic, rock solid integrity and attentiveness to client needs. With Savills your horizons could not be broader, we operate out of over 700 locations around the world and our services cover the full spectrum, from providing strategic advice to managing assets and projects and transacting deals. We value excellence and reward it, we also give back to our communities and provide environmental leadership. We are proud to offer our employees fantastic benefits including;

• Paid Well-being, volunteer and study leave
• Paid parental leave plus return from paternal leave bonus
• Regular office and employee social events
• Salary sacrificing options
• Additional five days annual and personal leave per year

We’d love to hear from You

If you are ready for your next challenge and this opportunity has piqued your interest, we encourage you to apply and potentially begin your journey with us!