Join a high-performing Facilities Management organisation as they take on an exciting newly acquired contract at a prestigious private school in Melbourne’s Western Suburbs. This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal role from day one, leading an onsite team of trades, handymen, and cleaners while ensuring exceptional service delivery during a key transition period.

This role offers the perfect balance of hands-on maintenance work and strategic site management. You’ll be instrumental in setting up operations, embedding processes, and showcasing your leadership as you help establish the foundations for long-term success.

Why Join?

• Step into a leadership role on a newly awarded, high-profile education contract within a respected FM organisation
• Be part of an exciting site transition, where your experience and initiative will shape the setup and success of operations from day one
• Enjoy a hands-on role with variety—balancing team leadership, client liaison, maintenance coordination, and project work
• Work alongside a supportive leadership team with access to strong operational resources, systems, and guidance
• Join a values-driven business that prioritises teamwork, quality service, and long-term client relationships
• Build long-lasting relationships with stakeholders across education and facilities sectors, with opportunities for career progression and development
• Be part of an organisation that values your input and empowers you to take ownership of your site
• $80,000 - $85,000 plus super

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily operations across the maintenance team at a prestigious private school site
• Undertake hands-on maintenance and repair work, actively supporting your team with day-to-day tasks across the site
• Provide hands-on support while overseeing reactive and planned maintenance for buildings, grounds, and facilities
• Play a key role in setting up and transitioning the newly acquired site, establishing systems and processes for long-term success
• Manage contract performance to ensure KPIs and service level agreements are consistently met
• Deliver exceptional customer service, acting as the key point of contact for client representatives and senior stakeholders
• Oversee site improvement projects, including landscaping, minor refurbishments, and general maintenance works
• Ensure compliance with WHS regulations and statutory obligations, including emergency response coordination
• Handle a range of administrative responsibilities such as compliance documentation, work order management, rostering, and reporting
• Coordinate vendor activity and ensure contractor compliance with safety standards and Australian regulations

Contribute to continuous service improvement by identifying opportunities for efficiencies, upgrades, or operational enhancements

About You

• Trade qualified in a relevant field (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, electrical) with hands-on experience in general building and grounds maintenance
• Confident in your technical knowledge and practical skills, with a strong understanding of reactive and preventative maintenance across commercial or educational sites
• Proven leadership experience—you're comfortable guiding a team, setting expectations, and supporting your staff to perform at their best
• Naturally proactive and solution-focused—you anticipate issues before they arise and take ownership of outcomes
• Positive and energetic, with a genuine enthusiasm for what you do and a commitment to fostering a high-performing and engaged team culture
• Skilled at building strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams—you're a clear communicator who listens, collaborates, and inspires trust
• Values-driven, with a strong sense of pride in delivering quality work and representing your organisation with professionalism
• Able to pass a Police Check and Working With Children Check, and hold a valid driver’s licence

If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality maintenance services and ready to take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your resume and cover letter to apply.