Facilities Manager - VIC & SA

Guardian Childcare & Education; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomous role

Professional development

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Guardian Childcare & Education in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance, compliance, contractor management and operational performance across a portfolio of sites.

You will lead site inspections, manage contractors, coordinate capital works, and drive continuous improvement to ensure safe, well‑presented environments. This hands-on role requires strong stakeholder engagement, budget awareness, and the ability to travel between sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Facilities Management, Property Management, Building Services, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance, compliance, and contractor management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across a large portfolio.
• Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commercial mindset with experience managing budgets and project costs.
• Confident using systems and reporting tools to track maintenance and project activity.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections to identify maintenance, presentation, compliance and safety issues.
• Manage contractors and service providers, ensuring quality workmanship and service delivery.
• Oversee maintenance, capital works, and minor works projects from scope through to completion.
• Support compliance initiatives and help resolve operational and facilities-related risks.
• Review contractor performance, reports, and project outcomes.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to prioritise and coordinate facilities activities.
• Provide reporting, recommendations, and solutions to improve facilities operations.
• Participate in an on-call roster to support urgent after-hours maintenance matters.

Skills

Facilities management

Contractor management

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Multi-site management

Problem solving

Driver's licence

Job description

Lead the performance, safety and presentation of a diverse property portfolio.

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, compliance, contractor management, and operational performance of multiple sites. This is a hands‑on role focused on delivering safe, compliant, and well‑maintained environments while driving continuous improvement and value across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections to identify maintenance, presentation, compliance and safety issues.
• Manage contractors and service providers, ensuring quality workmanship and service delivery.
• Oversee maintenance, capital works, and minor works projects from scope through to completion.
• Support compliance initiatives and help resolve operational and facilities‑related risks.
• Review contractor performance, reports, and project outcomes.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to prioritise and coordinate facilities activities.
• Provide reporting, recommendations, and solutions to improve facilities operations.
• Participate in an on‑call roster to support urgent after‑hours maintenance matters.

About You

• Previous experience in Facilities Management, Property Management, Building Services, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance, compliance, and contractor management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across a large portfolio.
• Excellent problem‑solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commercial mindset with experience managing budgets and project costs.
• Confident using systems and reporting tools to track maintenance and project activity.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to travel between sites.

What's on Offer

• Autonomous role with variety and scope.
• Opportunity to influence operational performance and facility standards.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration package.

If you're a proactive Facilities Manager who enjoys solving problems, managing projects, and building strong stakeholder relationships, we'd love to hear from you.

Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.

We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

At Guardian Childcare & Education, children's safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We have zero tolerance for any form of abuse or harm. We rigorously screen all potential team members, requiring a 10-year verifiable resume, 5 years of direct manager references, and other security checks to ensure they meet our high standards.
*for those who have not been in employment that long, these expectations will be adjusted.