Facilities Manager - Childcare Centres

Harmony Early Education; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform allowance

Discounted childcare across Harmony

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Harmony Early Education is seeking a hands-on Facilities Manager to lead a maintenance team across multiple centres, with operations coordinated from the Harmony Support Office in Helensvale. Travel to centres will be required.

You will oversee repairs, preventative maintenance and outdoor spaces to support safe, engaging environments for children and staff. Working closely with Centre Directors and Operations Management, you’ll manage budgets, schedules and regulatory compliance, delivering

Qualifications

• Vocational trade qualification, Diploma or Bachelor's in construction management or related field.
• Experience in multi-site facilities management.
• Experience managing third-party service providers and in-house operation teams.
• Experience in project management with budgets and schedules.
• Knowledge of Australian building standards and childcare safety regulations.
• Strong WH&S responsibilities and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage property and facilities projects ensuring delivery on time, within scope and budget.
• Oversee contractor and supplier engagement, issuing clear instructions to ensure quality and safety outcomes.
• Identify and resolve complex property and building issues, delivering practical solutions that improve service delivery, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with lease obligations, building codes and legislation, proactively addressing risks and compliance notices.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships, working collaboratively with the Maintenance team, Centre Leadership Teams, external contractors and regulatory authorities.
• Drive safety, health and wellbeing outcomes, managing incident reporting and contributing to a positive workplace safety culture.
• Monitor and control expenditure, tracking CAPEX, insurance and maintenance costs against budgets, identifying efficiencies, and providing regular reporting to the Head of Property.

Skills

Multi-site facilities management

Budgeting & cost control

Project management

Regulatory & safety compliance

Stakeholder management

WH&S awareness

Driving & travel

Communication skills

Education

Vocational trade qualification or Diploma or Bachelor's in construction management or related field

Tools

Budgeting tools

Job description

Facilities Manager | Harmony Early Education

South-East QLD & Northern NSW Region – Full Time

Join Harmony Early Education as a hands‑on Facilities Manager, overseeing the daily operations of our maintenance team across multiple centres. Your work will directly contribute to safe, beautiful environments where children and teams can thrive.

About The Role

Supporting the Head of Property, this is a hands‑on leadership role that blends strategic planning with day‑to‑day operational management, supporting high‑quality learning environments for children, families and educators. This role is primarily based within the Harmony Support Office in Helensvale, with some travel required to centres.

As Facilities Manager, you will lead a qualified and experienced Maintenance team, alongside external contractors, to deliver timely repairs, preventative maintenance, and engaging outdoor play and green spaces.

Working closely with Centre Directors, Operations Management and Support Office, you will prioritise works across multiple centres, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure all facilities meet regulatory, safety and operational standards.

Your work will have a direct impact on children’s learning experiences and the wellbeing of our people every day.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage property and facilities projects ensuring delivery on time, within scope and budget.
• Oversee contractor and supplier engagement, issuing clear instructions to ensure quality and safety outcomes.
• Identify and resolve complex property and building issues, delivering practical solutions that improve service delivery, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with lease obligations, building codes and legislation, proactively addressing risks and compliance notices.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships, working collaboratively with the Maintenance team, Centre Leadership Teams, external contractors and regulatory authorities
• Drive safety, health and wellbeing outcomes, managing incident reporting and contributing to a positive workplace safety culture,
• Monitor and control expenditure, tracking CAPEX, insurance and maintenance costs against budgets, identifying efficiencies, and providing regular reporting to the Head of Property.

About You

You are someone who:

• Holds a Vocational Trade Qualifications or Diploma or bachelor’s in construction management or related field
• Has experience in a multi‑site Facilities Management role or similar
• Has experience managing third party facility service providers and in‑house operation teams
• Has experience in project management, including managing budgets and schedules simultaneously
• Has a sound understanding of Australian Building standards and Childcare and Safety regulations
• Has a strong understanding of WHS responsibilities including awareness of safety and risk management
• Holds a current Open’s Driver’s License with the ability to travel across multiple Harmony Centre's
• Holds a current Working with Children Check and Paid Blue Card OR is willing to obtain both, prior to commencement.
• Ability to obtain or hold a National Police check

Why Join Harmony? Education

At Harmony Early Education, we are committed to creating inspiring environments for children and supportive workplaces for our people. You’ll enjoy:

• A supportive and values‑driven organisation with a dedicated Support Office
• A role with purpose, contributing directly to children’s learning environments
• Generous discounted childcare fees across all Harmony centres
• Quarterly Harmony ‘Huddles’ allowing an opportunity to connect with your peers
• Professional development opportunities to support your development and growth with Harmony
• Dedicated uniform allowance to support you in purchasing appropriate safety and professional workwear