The Client

We are exclusively partnering with ARUP, a globally respected engineering and consulting firm known for delivering innovative, sustainable, and high-impact projects across the built environment. Their Brisbane office is modern, collaborative, and focused on supporting teams to deliver excellence while fostering a people-first culture.

What’s on Offer

This opportunity is ideally a temporary-to-permanent position; however, the client is equally open to candidates seeking a permanent role only.

• Competitive hourly rate / salary package;

• Annual profit share program/hybrid working policy and flexible working hours/annual leave loading, life and income protection insurance + more;

• Modern CBD office with outstanding amenities;

• Complimentary morning refreshments and subsidised meal options available onsite;

• Regular social events and a supportive, inclusive culture; and

• Work with a large, professional organisation undergoing exciting transformation and growth.

The Role

As the Office Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the Brisbane office.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and developing a small team (2 direct reports);

• Managing office leases and acting as the key liaison with landlords;

• Overseeing operating budgets, cost allocation and forecasting;

• Leading facilities management, including service contracts, preventative and reactive maintenance;

• Ensuring contractor compliance, onboarding, and screening;

• Overseeing the full asset lifecycle, ensuring everything is safe, operational, and compliant; and

• Engaging with a wide range of internal stakeholders and providing updates on upcoming activities, initiatives, and office needs.

This role requires strong coordination, sound judgement, and the ability to operate effectively in a large, fast-paced organisation undergoing change.

About You

To be successful, you will have

• Demonstrated experience in a similar Office Manager, Workplace Manager or Facilities-focused role;

• Experience managing staff and fostering a high-performance culture;

• Strong budget management and cost allocation skills;

• Confident stakeholder engagement at all levels, including senior leadership;

• Solid understanding of MS Office and general business systems;

• A polished and professional communication style—both written and verbal;

• Experience across facilities, operations, and ideally commercial leasing; and

• The ability to adapt to change, solve problems proactively, and work collaboratively in a large corporate environment.

If you’re seeking a role where you can make a meaningful impact, be part of a modern and supportive workplace, and enjoy genuine flexibility and progression opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.
 
How to Apply
 
For more information or a confidential discussion please call Stacey Stevenson at u&u on 07 3232 9126 quoting reference number 43659.
 
At u&u Recruitment Partners, we value diversity, equity and inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.
 
Should you require reasonable adjustments or have a preferred method of communication throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request via adjustments@uandu.com or phone the above-mentioned u&u consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.
 
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