Maintenance Manager - Premium Accommodation Community

Gough Recruitment QLD; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Gough Recruitment QLD seeks an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee a premium student residential community. You’ll lead on-site maintenance, ensure safety, compliance and immaculate presentation, and act as the key contact for residents and contractors.

This role is not reactive; it offers strong autonomy, senior leadership support, and long-term community management. The position is hands-on, with a focus on relationship-building and proactive facilities leadership.

Qualifications

• Hands-on and organised with pride in well-run environments.
• 3+ years of experience in facilities or maintenance management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance of building services, plant and infrastructure.
• Lead and support Maintenance Officers.
• Manage trades and external contractors (scope, schedule, quality).
• Conduct regular inspections and implement preventative maintenance.
• Proactively identify and address maintenance risks or defects.
• Respond to and coordinate emergency maintenance when required.
• Maintain accurate records, asset registers and documentation.
• Liaise with residents and stakeholders on maintenance requests.

Skills

3+ years’ experience

WHS knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisation

Education

Trade/maintenance qualifications

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Maintenance Manager - Premium Accommodation Community

We’re seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to take ownership of a beautifully maintained, high‑quality Student Residential community.

This is not a reactive maintenance role. It’s a visible, people‑first position for someone who values strong relationships, clear communication, and pride in presentation. You’ll be the trusted onsite presence, ensuring the community operates safely, smoothly, and to a gold‑standard every day.

What’s On Offer

• Salary up to $100,000 + Super + Incentives
• Monday–Friday only (no weekends)
• Free onsite parking
• Strong autonomy with senior leadership support
• Professionally managed, long‑term community
• A role where you genuinely improve resident experience and wellbeing

The Role

You’ll oversee all maintenance and operational services across a professionally managed residential property, ensuring buildings, assets, and facilities are safe, compliant, and immaculately presented.

You’ll be the key onsite contact for residents, internal teams, and contractors—combining hands‑on maintenance leadership with a calm, professional, and approachable presence.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day maintenance of building services, plant, and infrastructure
• Lead and support Maintenance Officers
• Manage trades and external contractors (scope, schedule, quality)
• Conduct regular inspections and implement preventative maintenance
• Proactively identify and address maintenance risks or defects
• Respond to and coordinate emergency maintenance when required
• Maintain accurate records, asset registers, and documentation
• Liaise with residents and stakeholders on maintenance requests

About You

You’re hands‑on, organised, and take genuine pride in well‑run environments. You communicate clearly, manage competing priorities with ease, and approach maintenance with a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset.

You’ll bring

• Trade or Maintenance Services qualifications (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years’ experience in Facilities or Maintenance Management
• Experience managing contractors
• Strong WHS and compliance knowledge
• Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation
• Friendly, professional communication skills

All applications are treated in strict confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.