Facilities Management: A Career of Opportunity, Growth & Impact

Facilities Management: A Career of Opportunity, Growth & Impact

Facilities Management (FM) is no longer just about buildings and maintenance, it’s about strategy, sustainability, and smart solutions.

Over the next five years, the FM industry in Australia is set to grow significantly, driven by outsourcing trends, technological innovation, and the increasing complexity of infrastructure across sectors like healthcare, education, and commercial real estate.

According to market forecasts, the Australian FM sector is projected to grow from $14.22 billion in 2024 to $23.71 billion by 2032*, with a CAGR of 6.6%*. This growth is fuelled by demand for integrated services, automation, and smarter energy management. *Australia Markets and Data

“The world is changing very fast. Big will not beat small anymore.

It will be the fast beating the slow.”

Rupert Murdoch 

Emerging Opportunities:

• Integrated Facility Management (IFM): Bundling services for efficiency and cost savings.
• Smart Buildings: IoT and AI are transforming how facilities are monitored and maintained.
• Sustainability & Compliance: Green building standards and net-zero targets are reshaping FM priorities.
• Leadership Roles: From operations to strategic planning, FM leaders are now key decision-makers.

“I always wake up thinking ‘What’s next?’”

Katie Page, CEO of Harvey Norman 

Staying Relevant:

• Upskill in areas like data analytics, sustainability, and project management.
• Build cross-functional knowledge, FM now intersects with HR, IT, and finance.
• Stay informed through industry bodies like FMA Australia and Green Building Council.

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