At NEXTDC we are building the heart of Australia & Asia’s high-tech future. We design, build and operate world class, next generation data centres, using cutting edge, environmentally efficient infrastructure to service the specific requirements of local, international customers. 

NEXTDC is an exciting ASX 100-listed technology company, only 16 years young and operating 17 data centres across 7 major cities in Australia, with multiple international sites in development to support our customer’s digital infrastructure. 

At NEXTDC our success depends on the talents of our people, and we foster a culture of continued learning and development. Our culture is built on collaboration and innovation, we are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to our mission to be the leading customer-centric data centre services company. 

Where Cloud lives and AI thrives  

As our Facility Manager, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day operations of a NEXTDC facility, leading a high-performing team of facilities professionals and contractors while ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of our world-class data centre environment.

This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of technology, managing mission-critical infrastructure, supporting some of the world’s leading organisations, and helping shape the future of data centre operations.

What you’ll do

• Lead the daily operations of the data centre, including facilities teams, contractors, maintenance programs, and the safe operation of critical electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ensure all site asset incidents are effectively managed, reported, and escalated in line with NEXTDC policies and procedures.
• Partner with Customer Operations, Sales, and Service Delivery teams to deliver outstanding customer experiences, seamless provisioning, and successful customer and carrier installations.
• Own and champion Facility Rules, ensuring compliance across customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Manage maintenance contracts and service providers while ensuring the highest standards of workplace health, safety, and operational compliance.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve facility issues quickly while coordinating testing, documentation, and certification requirements for critical infrastructure.
• Prepare operational insights and recommendations that improve technical performance, reliability, efficiency, and customer outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Recruit, mentor, coach, and develop Facilities team members to create a highly engaged, safety-focused, and high-performing workforce.
• Support risk identification and mitigation through effective management of site risk registers, controls, and operational procedures.
• Promote a strong culture of security awareness, ensuring incidents are appropriately managed and preventative actions are implemented.
• Drive continuous improvement through ongoing performance conversations and development aligned with NEXTDC’s Competency Framework and Facility Management Technical Competency Framework.

• Strong experience in data centre operations or other critical environments, with deep
• 4–6 years’ experience working in data centre facilities or a comparable critical environment.
• Experience with Uptime Institute standards.
• Exposure to project management, design, and construction (Design & Build) environments.
• Degree qualification in Engineering, Business, or a related discipline is desirable.
• Candidates with an Electrical or Mechanical trade qualification or strong trade background will be highly regarded.

• Seize this exciting opportunity to join one of Australia’s fastest growing companies and play a key contributing role in the future of AI and the digital economy  
• Join an inclusive, diverse and values-driven working culture   
• Great opportunities to progress within our company (grow as we grow)  

Our mission is to continue building a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the communities in which we operate.

Make NEXTDC your next move.