Facilities Leader, Research Campus & Compliance

University of Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The University of Melbourne seeks a facilities leader to oversee maintenance for the Kenneth Myer Building's complex research environment. You will be the main contact for maintenance and minor works, safeguarding safety, compliance and research continuity while building strong stakeholder partnerships.

You will drive continuous improvement in asset performance, manage budgets, and lead multi-disciplinary teams to support world-class campus operations and research outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hold an engineering degree or equivalent facilities management experience in complex, highly serviced building environments.
• Demonstrate contractor supervision, performance monitoring and compliance with OHS, risk management and procurement frameworks.
• Possess broad technical aptitude across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and laboratory services, including fault diagnosis and root cause analysis.
• Understand bioresources and containment facilities, regulatory requirements and associated environmental, health and safety considerations.
• Use digital control systems, BAS and information management tools confidently, with excellent record keeping and report writing capability.
• Manage multiple priorities, budgets and stakeholder expectations effectively, driving continuous improvement and sound financial decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Monitor BAS and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure safe and reliable operation of building services.
• Coordinate reactive and planned works across PC2 laboratories and specialist spaces to minimise disruption and protect research outcomes.
• Lead stakeholder communication, managing relationships and balancing priorities while driving continuous improvement.
• Manage contractors, budgets and invoices to deliver compliant, cost-effective maintenance and minor projects aligned with lease obligations.
• Maintain accurate engineering records, asset plans and governance reporting including risk controls and emergency management roles.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contractor supervision

Risk management

OH&S compliance

Root cause analysis

Budget management

Record keeping

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

BAS (Building Automation System)

Information management tools

Job description

The University of Melbourne seeks a facilities leader to oversee maintenance for the Kenneth Myer Building's complex research environment. You will be the main contact for maintenance and minor works, safeguarding safety, compliance and research continuity while building strong stakeholder partnerships.

You will drive continuous improvement in asset performance, manage budgets, and lead multi-disciplinary teams to support world-class campus operations and research outcomes.