We’re proud to be partnering with a large employer in Melbourne’s North East, which is currently undergoing an exciting transformation across its Property and Facilities division. With a focus on contemporary infrastructure and smarter maintenance delivery, this organisation is building internal capability to support long-term asset performance and service continuity across essential operations.

About the Role
This is a rare opportunity for a trade-qualified Facilities Maintenance Manager to step into a key leadership role where performance, planning, and proactive delivery take centre stage. You’ll be a key player leading a small internal team, managing 3 high-priority sites, and using technology and systems to guide smarter, more efficient maintenance decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a refreshed internal trade team, fostering a culture of ownership, quality, and accountability
• Manage maintenance across three high-demand, high-traffic facilities critical to essential service delivery
• Use asset data and internal systems to spot trends early, mitigate risk, and influence strategic use of capital funding
• Align day-to-day maintenance delivery with long-term lifecycle planning and capital improvement goals
• Develop strong, collaborative relationships with both clinical and corporate stakeholders
• Balance hands-on oversight with strategic planning, communication, and team leadership

About You

• Trade-qualified in Mechanical, Electrical, or Hydraulic Services, with demonstrated leadership in facilities and maintenance management
• Assertive, organised, and results-driven, with the confidence to take initiative and make decisions
• Experienced in managing multiple stakeholders, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Proficient in asset management, capital works planning, and strategic resource allocation
• Background in large, complex facilities—particularly within healthcare, government, corrections, or similar sectors—is highly advantageous
• Ready to take ownership and drive meaningful, long-term change across critical infrastructure
• Hold (or able to obtain) a valid Police Check and Working with Children Check
• A current driver’s licence is essential

Why Apply?

• Join a respected organisation delivering essential services and investing in internal capability
• Step into a secure, in-house role with a focus on systems, people and long-term planning
• Opportunity to shape and improve one of the region’s most critical sites
• Strong internal support and a newly energised trades team already in place
• Salary of $115,000 – $130,000 plus super and generous salary packaging
• Enjoy 5 weeks of annual leave and an additional RDO every month

Ready to lead real change in a critical, community-focused environment? Apply now to make your mark in one of Melbourne’s most essential service sectors.