Maintenance & Facilities Planner

Re.Group; North Sydney Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Return-It, part of Re.Group, seeks a Maintenance Planner to oversee daily maintenance operations and long-term asset planning for its nationwide depot and vending network. You will ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and alignment with sustainability goals while coordinating with contractors and vendors.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, budget management, and improving uptime and efficiency across sites, with travel to depots as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance or asset management within a distributed or multi-site environment.
• Familiarity with WHS and environmental compliance obligations.
• Ability to manage budgets and external service providers.
• Strong planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to sites as needed; valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance operations across a national depot network.
• Develop and implement strategic equipment and facilities management plans.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships.
• Drive energy and waste efficiency initiatives and space utilisation.
• Monitor KPIs such as uptime, turnaround times, and compliance.
• Collaborate with contractors and internal stakeholders to drive improvements.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Asset management

CMMS experience (MEX)

Budgets & vendor management

Education

Engineering or facilities management qualification

Trade qualification (preferred)

Tools

CMMS software

Job description

At Return-It, recycling is in our DNA. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Re.Group, we are leaders in managing and facilitating operations that focus on recycling for the Container Deposit Schemes (CDS) in Australia. Convenient locations plus new technology enables a seamless recycling experience both at fully staffed depots and Express collection points.

At the heart of Re.Group is our focus on positive community impact. We collaborate with charities, private organisations, and the Government to benefit local communities.

As a Maintenance Planner, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and long-term infrastructure planning for Return‑It’s national network of depots and return vending machines. Your work will ensure that our locations remain safe, compliant, and aligned with organisational and sustainability goals.

This role plays a key part in the development and execution of strategic asset plans while ensuring operational uptime, cost efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards. You’ll work closely with contractors, internal stakeholders, and vendors to drive continuous improvement across equipment and facilities.

About the role:

Develop and implement strategic equipment and facilities management plans.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards across all sites.

Manage maintenance and operations budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships.

Oversee infrastructure upgrades and drive energy and waste efficiency initiatives.

Optimise space utilisation across depots and facilities to support operational goals.

Monitor and report on performance against KPIs including uptime, turnaround times, and compliance.

About you:

Experience in maintenance or asset management within a distributed or multi-site environment.

Previous experience with MEX or similar CMMS highly desirable

Working knowledge of WHS and environmental compliance obligations.

Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and external service providers.

Strong planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Competence in analysing maintenance and performance data.

Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Relevant qualifications in engineering, facilities management, operations, or a trade (preferred).

Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel to sites as needed.

Why us?

Access to exclusive discounts and benefits at over 500 retailers across Australia, enhancing your lifestyle and wellbeing.

Attractive salary package.

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Novated car leasing.

Multiple career paths and advancement opportunities.

The opportunity to work towards our vision of creating a wasteless society.

At Re.Group, we celebrate diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster working environments that embrace everyone, ensuring fair and respectful treatment for all.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, individuals with disabilities, individuals of all gender identities, those in mature age and early careers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Your unique perspective and experience are valued here. Come be a part of our inclusive community at Re.Group.