Facilities Manager

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

Job summary

Phillip Island Hot Springs is developing a world-class wellness destination on the Phillip Island site. The Facilities Manager will lead a dynamic team responsible for facilities, maintenance, water systems and ground operations, ensuring the venue operates safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

You will work through commissioning and handover with the project team, then manage ongoing operations, asset renewal and minor capital works while focusing on sustainability and an

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in facilities, engineering or asset management in hospitality, aquatic, wellness or tourism.
• Strong technical knowledge of building services and plant, including aquatic systems.
• Sound budgeting, procurement and contractor management.
• Excellent communication and ability to lead a proactive, collaborative team.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety, compliance and risk management.
• Experience overseeing operations during commissioning and handover is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities, maintenance, water systems and ground operations.
• Lead commissioning and handover through construction and establishment.
• Manage asset renewal budgets and minor capital works.
• Ensure safety, compliance and high guest experience standards.
• Collaborate with project team, consultants and contractors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Building services

Health & safety

Team leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in construction/engineering

Job description

Phillip Island Hot Springs

Phillip Island Hot Springs is being developed as a world-class destination combining geothermal bathing, wellness experiences and exceptional hospitality, across a 14-hectare site with Bass Strait views. With a strong focus on sustainability, community engagement and operational excellence, the business aims to create immersive wellbeing experiences that connect guests with nature.

This position will play a pivotal role in overseeing the commissioning and handover of the facility through its construction and establishment phase, before taking responsibility for ongoing facilities operations.

The Role – Facilities Manager

Reporting to the General Manager and based on-site, the Facilities Manager will lead a dynamic Facilities team overseeing all facilities, maintenance, water systems, and ground operations, ensuring the facility operates safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

You will work closely with the project team, consultants and contractors through commissioning and handover, establishing the systems and processes required for ongoing operations. Key responsibilities include asset management, preventive maintenance, geothermal and bathing water systems, contractor management and compliance. The role will also oversee operational, asset renewal and minor capital works budgets, with a focus on asset reliability, sustainability and delivering an exceptional guest experience.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in construction, project management or engineering, or substantial experience managing a comparable hospitality facility.
• Proven leadership experience in facilities, engineering or asset management within a high-volume hospitality, aquatic, wellness or tourism environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of building services and plant, ideally including aquatic, geothermal or water treatment systems.
• Sound commercial acumen, including budgeting, procurement and contractor management.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and lead a proactive, collaborative team.
• A strong understanding of workplace health and safety, compliance and risk management.

What's on Offer

This is an opportunity to join a unique wellness destination during its establishment phase and shape the facilities function from the outset. You will combine technical leadership with team development, supporting the transition from construction into operations and the ongoing quality of the guest experience.

This role will be based on-site in Phillip Island.