Head of Technical Facilities & Contracts – Melbourne

Austcorp Executive Recruitment PTY Ltd; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Austcorp Executive Recruitment PTY Ltd is partnering with a large Facilities Services Provider to fill a Senior Technical Facilities / Contracts Manager role in Melbourne. You will lead maintenance, repair and minor works across multiple buildings including Melbourne CBD, Docklands and Southbank, ensuring plant and equipment are safe, compliant and fully operational.

You will manage a team of Facilities Managers and contractors, oversee budgets up to $40M, ensure safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Full Australian work rights (no sponsorship).
• Clear National Police Check and site clearances.
• Experience leading teams across large facilities (University, Hospital, Data Centre advantageous).
• 8+ years facilities management, with 5+ years running managers/teams in Australia.
• Valid Australian driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Australian Codes, Standards and Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Technical Facilities Managers and contractors across Melbourne sites.
• Deliver maintenance, repair and minor works services; manage budgets up to $40M.
• Ensure electrical, mechanical or HVAC building services knowledge.
• Contribute to business transformation initiatives.
• Monitor KPIs and drive team performance.
• Ensure contractual compliance via site inspections and issuing work orders.
• Manage client requests with timely resolutions and clear communication.
• Oversee safety and compliance including SWMS and risk protocols.
• Produce timely reporting to stakeholders.

Skills

Facilities management leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Budgets & cost control

Education

Cert III (Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC or Fire Trade)

Job description

Austcorp Executive Recruitment PTY Ltd is partnering with a large Facilities Services Provider to fill a Senior Technical Facilities / Contracts Manager role in Melbourne. You will lead maintenance, repair and minor works across multiple buildings including Melbourne CBD, Docklands and Southbank, ensuring plant and equipment are safe, compliant and fully operational.

You will manage a team of Facilities Managers and contractors, oversee budgets up to $40M, ensure safety and regulatory