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• Minimum 10 years' experience in facilities, engineering or property operations
• Hands on leadership style with a commitment to developing People
• Lead Operations across multiple sites and facilities

General Manager – Facilities & Services
Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Division: Properties
Level: Management / Seasoned Professional
Reports to: CEO

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring all facilities are safe, compliant, efficient, and operating to the highest standards.

The General Manager will oversee multi-site operations, maintenance, engineering, utilities, cleaning, and site services, ensuring these functions align with corporate strategy, HSSEQ standards, sustainability goals, and long-term property development plans.

Key Responsibilities Strategic & Operational Leadership

• Provide strategic direction across all Facilities & Services operations.
• Implement operational plans aligned with the Property Division’s objectives.
• Drive performance, service quality, and operational readiness across all sites.

Asset & Maintenance Management

• Oversee asset lifecycle management, maintenance planning, and critical infrastructure reliability.
• Deliver effective preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Lead capital works, upgrades, energy-efficiency projects, and asset replacement initiatives.
• Implement improvements in CMMS/BMS, inventory systems, digital logs, and 10-year capex planning.
• Present monthly performance dashboards covering uptime, safety, KPIs, risks, and cost performance.

Financial & Contract Management

• Manage divisional budgets, expenditure, and cost efficiency targets.
• Develop business cases for major projects, upgrades, and asset replacements.
• Lead procurement, contractor performance management, and tendering processes.
• Establish and enforce SLAs, contracts, and value-for-money outcomes with critical service providers.

HSSEQ, Risk & Compliance

• Champion a zero-harm culture and ensure compliance with PNG laws, safety standards, and corporate HSSEQ policies.
• Manage operational risks and ensure robust safety, environmental, and quality systems.

Leadership & People Development

• Lead, coach, and develop multi-disciplinary teams across multiple sites.
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

Stakeholder & Project Management

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, project teams, and external partners.
• Provide technical input into new developments, refurbishments, and major projects.
• Represent Facilities & Services in executive forums and cross-divisional initiatives.

About You – Skills & Experience
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Property, or a related field.
• Postgraduate qualification in Business or Project Management (desirable).
• Professional certifications (IFMA, FMA) and WHS/Safety accreditation (advantageous).

Experience

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in facilities, engineering, or property operations management.
• Proven leadership of multi-site operations and technical teams.
• Strong contract management, financial acumen, and asset lifecycle management capability.

Competencies

• Strategic and operational planning
• Asset and facilities management
• Budgeting and financial control
• Risk and compliance management
• Vendor and contract management
• Stakeholder engagement
• Performance and change management

Behavioural Attributes

• Safety-first mindset with strong operational discipline
• Commercially astute, results-focused, and calm under pressure
• Clear communicator with strong influencing and relationship-building skills
• Hands-on leadership style with a commitment to developing people
• High integrity, accountability, and commitment to service excellence

Why Join Us? This is a high-impact role within one of PNG’s most respected and established companies. You will have the opportunity to shape operational excellence, influence major development projects, and lead a national team delivering essential services across the portfolio.
If you would like to proceed, please provide your updated CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

To Apply

To apply, email your CV and other relevant documentation to [email protected]. Please include the Job ID "#25322" in the email's subject to ensure your application is processed.