Facilities Maintenance Manager

At ECMS, our vision is for every child to have a strong foundation for lifelong success. As one of Victoria's largest early learning and care providers, we manage 75 kindergartens and long day care centres.

We're looking for a proactive and experienced Facilities Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance and asset management functions across multiple sites. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic thinker who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about improving service delivery.

About the Role
As Facilities Maintenance Manager, you'll oversee planned and reactive maintenance, asset management, contractor coordination, and capital works projects. You'll play a key role in ensuring compliance with safety standards, optimizing vendor relationships, and driving continuous improvements. In this role, you'll regularly engage with local councils, contractors, and third-party providers to ensure smooth operations.

This full-time position is based at our Northcote head office with hybrid work flexibility and travel to our early learning services as needed.

What will you do?

• Oversee the facilities management system and ensure timely resolution of maintenance requests.
• Manage third-party maintenance providers and collaborate with councils.
• Lead asset management initiatives, including audits and maintenance programs.
• Coordinate building works for both existing and new services, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Manage procurement processes, contracts, and preferred supplier relationships.
• Identify opportunities for operational and financial efficiencies.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and stakeholder engagement to support smooth operations.

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Proven experience in facilities and/or construction maintenance.
• A strong understanding of risk management and workplace health & safety.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Is capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary with room for growth.
• Hybrid work flexibility and site visits.
• 2% professional development budget-tailored learning opportunities.
• 50% childcare discount for team members.
• Six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Retail and recreational discounts through our Employee Benefits Program (Coles, Woolworths, Booking.com, more).
• Exposure to high-calibre colleagues and diverse projects to grow your career.

Join us!

ECMS is committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of all children. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals from diverse communities and backgrounds.

To apply, please attach your resume and a cover letter detailing your suitability for this role. For more information please contact Stephanie at 0438 712 567. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.