Facilities Maintenance Lead – Multi‑Site & Safety

Mai-Wel; Telarah; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Laptop & phone

EAP

Learning & development

Gym & health insurance

Recognition & rewards

Career progression

Team culture

Community engagement

Free parking

Job summary

Mai-Wel is seeking a capable Facilities Maintenance Officer to join our Telarah team. This permanent, full-time role provides maintenance across Hunter Region sites, delivering proactive upkeep and safety improvements.

You will plan preventative maintenance, supervise the crew, coordinate contractors and foster a culture of quality and compliance within a supportive, community-focused not-for-profit.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or trades management.
• Ability to plan and deliver maintenance programmes with competing priorities.
• Ability to meet compliance standards and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication with stakeholders.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preventative maintenance programs and schedules.
• Coordinate site and asset inspections.
• Action work orders and repairs to minimise downtime.
• Liaise with vendors and contractors ensuring safety and quality.
• Identify assets needing repair, maintenance or replacement.
• Monitor safety, security and property protection issues.
• Supervise and train maintenance crew; contribute to skills development.
• Support maintenance operations across multiple sites as required.

Skills

Highly organised

Time management

Practical problem-solver

Excellent communicator

Comfortable with technology

Supports others

Safety-focused

Compassionate and patient

Education

Certificate IV / Diploma or Trade Qualification

Tools

Cloud-based maintenance systems

Work order management software

Smartphones / mobile devices

Job description

Mai-Wel is seeking a capable Facilities Maintenance Officer to join our Telarah team. This permanent, full-time role provides maintenance across Hunter Region sites, delivering proactive upkeep and safety improvements.

You will plan preventative maintenance, supervise the crew, coordinate contractors and foster a culture of quality and compliance within a supportive, community-focused not-for-profit.