Facilities Manager

Job Description

Job Description:

• You’ll keep our site running at its best — leading operations, maintaining critical infrastructure, and driving safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Join the home of iconic brands: MasterFoods®, Dolmio®, Ben’s Original™
• Full-time, Permanent | Onsite – Wyong

At Mars Food Australia, we’re on a mission to make mealtimes better — for families, for communities, and for our planet. Behind every great product is a team of passionate people who care deeply about quality, safety, sustainability, and each other.

We’re looking for a Facilities Manager to champion the performance, safety, and sustainability of our Wyong site — a place where millions of meals begin their journey.

If you want to step into a role with real ownership, meaningful impact, and a purpose-led global business behind you, this could be your next move.

About the Role

As our Facilities Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind the delivery of all Facilities Management services for Mars Food Australia. You’ll lead essential site operations, maintain critical infrastructure, and ensure our facilities run safely, efficiently, and sustainably every day.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where your expertise helps keep our people safe, our operations running smoothly, and our sustainability commitments on track.

Key Responsibilities

You’ll oversee and manage:

• Fire Protection Services and site safety systems
• Waste Management and environmental compliance
• Pest Management programs
• Facility Maintenance (lawns & gardens, surfaces, signage, structures, pressure vessels and more)
• HVAC/Chiller servicing & repairs
• Equipment servicing — forklifts, EWP, scissor lifts, lifting equipment
• Test & Tag, RCD testing and electrical safety
• Town water supply and RPZ compliance
• Site vehicles, pallet racking and cranes
• Council reporting and regulatory requirements
• SAP PM — work orders, planning and execution
• Leadership of the IMF Facilities Management Contract and renewal of annual site services
• Acting as Sodexo SPOC and managing key contractor relationships

Why This Role Matters

At Mars, sustainability is not just a priority — it’s a responsibility. You’ll play a pivotal role in bringing global environmental commitments to life at a local level. That means:

• Turning global sustainability goals into clear, actionable site initiatives
• Partnering with teams across the business to embed sustainable practices
• Ensuring our facilities support long-term wellbeing for people and planet

You’ll work closely with operations, safety, engineering, and external partners, influencing how we operate today — and how we protect tomorrow.

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings both technical expertise and a collaborative, solutions-focused mindset.

Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering qualification preferred
• Sustainability training or credentials highly valued
• Strong technical and analytical skills, with complex problem-solving capability
• Experience in stakeholder engagement
• Background in trade waste operations
• Minimum 5 years contractor management experience

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Enjoy variety and problem-solving
• Communicate clearly and build strong relationships
• Care deeply about safety, quality, and sustainability
• Take ownership and lead with a continuous improvement mindset

Why Mars?

At Mars, we pride ourselves on being a place where anyone can bring their whole self to work. You’ll find:

• A purpose-driven, values-led culture
• Opportunities for career growth across a global business
• World-class benefits and support
• A team that genuinely cares about people and planet

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact at the heart of one of Australia’s most loved food businesses, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us at Mars Food Australia — and help shape a better future, one facility at a time.

Internal applicants: This role has been graded as a T1 role, be sure that you discuss your application with your line manager prior to applying including obtaining their endorsement.

Advert closes: Sunday 4th of Jan, 2026

Please note: We are away on end of year leave from 22nd of December 20205 and returning 5th of January 2026. During this period, we welcome your application and will be in touch shortly after we return.

Wishing you a safe and relaxing Holiday and New Year period!