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Ray Bartholomeusz
Asset, Facilities & Fleet Manager
Bexley,NSW
Summary
Operations and Asset Management professional with over a decade of experience leading high-performing teams across facilities, fleet, property, and logistics environments. With a strong foundation in both residential and commercial real estate, I bring strategic oversight to asset utilisation, contract negotiation, procurement, and lifecycle management. My career has been defined by my ability to streamline operations, deliver sustainable cost reductions, and lead complex, multi-site projects from planning through to execution. Passionate about continuous improvement, I take pride in creating efficient, compliant, and future-ready environments that support business goals and enhance service delivery. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognised for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognised for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Head of Property, Facilities & Fleet Management
Aboriginal Legal Service NSW & ACT
03.2025 - Current
- Lead a strategic property, facilities and fleet division at Aboriginal Legal Services.
- Drive efficiency and business improvement outcomes for the department by optimising use of the business accommodation portfolio.
- Lead the centrally managed fleet team and drive adoption of new technology and best practices to support a safe, sustainable and customer focused fleet.
- Directed the strategic acquisition and disposal of leased assets across 22 sites, optimising tenancy agreements and aligning asset usage with organisational growth and sustainability goals.
- Overhauled operational leasing processes, introducing structured workflows and automating rent, utilities, and outgoings administration to drive efficiency and reduce processing time.
- Led the delivery of property refurbishment and makegood projects, embedding environmental sustainability and legislative compliance into every project phase.
- Established a centralised facilities management framework, enhancing lifecycle planning and ensuring adherence to health, safety and building compliance standards.
- Spearheaded a customer-focused fleet management transformation, implementing data-led reporting and piloting new technologies to improve vehicle safety, utilisation, and compliance.
Senior Manager – Facilities & Fleet Management
Aboriginal Legal Service NSW & ACT
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Led a strategic property, facilities, and fleet function at Aboriginal Legal Service NSW & ACT, overseeing the performance and compliance of 22 office sites across NSW and the ACT.
- Drive operational efficiency and stakeholder alignment through expert management of leasing agreements, contracts, and supplier relationships.
- Championed high-performance culture across all 22 offices by redefining facilities operations, embedding strategic planning principles into everyday site management.
- Drove stakeholder alignment on all property and fleet matters, ensuring service delivery met the expectations of both executive leadership and frontline service teams.
- Leveraged contractual and leasing expertise to renegotiate supplier terms, delivering cost savings.
- Maximised return on investment across fleet and facilities by aligning procurement and leasing with operational demand and regional service delivery needs.
- Led multidisciplinary collaboration efforts, ensuring property and fleet management strategies reflected the cultural, legal, and community context of Aboriginal Legal Service operations.
Manager, Assets & Procurement – Property & Fleet Manager
Baptist Care SA
12.2023 - 01.2025
- Lead a dynamic multi-disciplinary team with responsibilities for Baptist Care SA Assets & Procurement portfolio with management responsibilities for the fleet.
- Management of the residential & commercial properties in purchasing, leasing and maintenance.
- Spearheaded cost-saving initiatives, achieving a 10% reduction in ongoing operational costs through optimised procurement and maintenance strategies.
- Successfully outsourced fleet management, delivering substantial projected savings for the 2024/25 financial year and improving fleet efficiency.
- Managed property acquisition, leasing, and maintenance processes, ensuring alignment with operational plans and compliance with business goals.
- Delivered significant capital budget reductions by implementing effective risk mitigation strategies and improving productivity across asset management operations.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, utilising performance management and quality assurance protocols to enhance customer service, operational efficiency, and return on investment.
- Mobilised key cost-saving projects during the acting manager tenure, including streamlined fleet management and strategic property procurement, contributing to Baptist Care SA’s long-term financial stability.
Operations Manager
Baptist Care SA
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Manage the property & administration team with responsibilities for managing the residential & commercial portfolio of Baptist Care SA in purchasing, and leasing of properties.
- Oversee the management of the Baptist Care fleet through to disposal.
- Directed the property and administration team, managing a comprehensive residential and commercial property portfolio and overseeing Baptist Care's fleet operations.
- Strengthened stakeholder engagement across South Australia, fostering strong relationships within the community and the wider Baptist Care SA network.
- Streamlined property purchasing and leasing processes, aligning operations with organisational goals and compliance.
- Managed fleet operations from acquisition to disposal, optimising asset performance and reducing operational costs.
Licensed Real Estate Agent
PRD Nationwide St. George
Kingsgrove, NSW
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Drive new listings from a variety of sources; client referrals, existing client data base and other professional networks focusing on creating effective marketing strategies for prospecting, property listings and sales.
- Developed and executed innovative marketing strategies that enhanced property listings and sales performance.
- Conducted persuasive presentations and proposals for prospective vendors and purchasers, securing new business opportunities.
- Managed the full sales process, from lead generation to closing deals, consistently achieving sales targets.
- Actively networked with local businesses, leveraging partnerships to expand client reach and market presence.
General Manager – Business Development
Key Asset Real Estate
Mascot, NSW
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Appointed to drive sustainable financial growth through the expansion of the property management portfolio and strategic real estate sales.
- Lead targeted sales and business development initiatives to increase market share, attract new clients, and build long-term relationships.
- Led the business development team in driving sustainable financial growth through targeted property sales and management strategies.
- Expanded the company’s property management portfolio, significantly increasing revenue through innovative sales and marketing approaches.
- Designed and implemented strategic plans that aligned with company growth objectives, resulting in new client acquisitions and market expansion.
- Spearheaded business growth initiatives that enhanced revenue streams and expanded service offerings, positioning the company as a market leader.
Operations & Logistics Manager
News Corp Australia
, NSW
- Led end-to-end distribution and logistics operations for News Corp Australia across NSW and ACT, ensuring the timely and efficient delivery of publications.
- Oversaw the performance and development of distribution teams while driving continuous improvement through territory consolidation strategies and operational optimisation.
- Managed all logistics and distribution operations across NSW and ACT, overseeing the distribution of publications to over 556 territories.
- Transformed the distribution network by consolidating 556 distribution territories into a more sustainable model, improving efficiency and service delivery.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination of logistics activities, meeting tight deadlines and reducing operational delays.
- Identified and implemented cost-saving initiatives, reducing distribution costs while maintaining service quality.
- Achieved operational excellence through continuous evaluation and improvement of logistics processes, driving productivity and profitability.
Contracts & Business Development Manager
News Corp Australia
, NSW
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Managed a sustainable pipeline of distribution partnerships aligned with News Corp Australia’s Metro and Regional business strategies.
- Delivered key account and contract management services to support commercial growth while maintaining alignment with operational goals.
- Played a critical role in expanding the agency network through the strategic appointment of new distributors, leveraging sound judgment and strong stakeholder engagement to ensure continuity, compliance, and long-term value creation.
- Managed contracts and business development for News Corp Australia, focusing on expanding the agency network and securing new distribution contracts.
- Implemented a comprehensive Induction and Contracts Procedures Manual, streamlining the onboarding of new agents and distributors.
- Developed and delivered a Newsagent Training Program, enhancing the performance and profitability of newsagents across NSW and ACT.
- Reduced newsagent debt by $2.3 million within the first 24 months through the development and execution of a Debt Reduction Process.
Events Sales Manager – Retail & Outdoor Sales
News Corp Australia
NSW
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Led the growth and development of News Corp Australia’s events business by leveraging deep market insight to design and deliver compelling event packages that maximised brand exposure and commercial returns.
- Oversaw all event and retail sales activities over a five-year period, driving revenue through strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and end-to-end campaign execution.
- Achieved Sales Manager of the year award 2000.
- Recipient of the ‘Can Do Mentality Award’ | Olympic Achievers 2000 Program.
- Attained the sale of 10 thousand copies of News Corp Australia publications each day 2000 Olympic Games.
Education
Certificate IV Leadership & Management - undefined
Sydney TAFE
Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) - undefined
Connect Skills Institute
Certificate of Registration in Real Estate - undefined
Think Real Estate Australia
Certificate IV in Undergraduate of Business Management - undefined
TAFE NSW
Secondary College - undefined
St Peters College
Skills
- Strategic Property & Asset Management
- Facilities & Fleet Operations Leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Relationship Management
- Project Management & Delivery
- Sales & Business Development
- Distribution & Logistics Coordination
- Communication Skills
- Team Leadership
- Critical Thinking & Decision Making
Certification
- Class 2 Real Estate Licence
- Project Management EDX
- Certificate IV Leadership & Management | Sydney TAFE
- Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) | Connect Skills Institute
- Certificate of Registration in Real Estate | Think Real Estate Australia
- Sales Leasing Property Management
- Secondary College | St Peters College
- Health & Safety-First Aid Office | News Corp Australia
- Managing & Leading for Performance | News Corp Australia
- Conflict Resolution Management | News Corp Australia
- Scandinavian Selling Skills | News Corp Australia
Timeline
Head of Property, Facilities & Fleet Management
Aboriginal Legal Service NSW & ACT
03.2025 - Current
Senior Manager – Facilities & Fleet Management
Aboriginal Legal Service NSW & ACT
01.2025 - 02.2025
Manager, Assets & Procurement – Property & Fleet Manager
Baptist Care SA
12.2023 - 01.2025
Operations Manager
Baptist Care SA
05.2022 - 12.2023
Licensed Real Estate Agent
PRD Nationwide St. George
01.2021 - 03.2022
General Manager – Business Development
Key Asset Real Estate
01.2020 - 01.2021
Contracts & Business Development Manager
News Corp Australia
01.2005 - 01.2015
Events Sales Manager – Retail & Outdoor Sales
News Corp Australia
01.2000 - 01.2005
Operations & Logistics Manager
News Corp Australia
Certificate IV Leadership & Management - undefined
Sydney TAFE
Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate) - undefined
Connect Skills Institute
Certificate of Registration in Real Estate - undefined
Think Real Estate Australia
Certificate IV in Undergraduate of Business Management - undefined
TAFE NSW
Secondary College - undefined
St Peters College
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
Interests
Work Availability
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Affiliations
- Real Estate Institute of NSW
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