Metro Hospitals Maintenance & Engineering Lead

UnitingCare Health Pty Ltd.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary Packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Employee discounts

Parental leave 12 weeks

Diversity and inclusion leave

Career development

Team-based culture

Job summary

UnitingCare Queensland is seeking a Metro Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance, engineering and asset management across two Brisbane Metro hospitals. You will drive strategic direction for capital planning, infrastructure projects and service delivery to support healthcare objectives.

The role requires tertiary qualifications in facilities or engineering, proven hospital maintenance experience, and strong leadership to deliver safe, compliant, and customer-focused services.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in facilities management, engineering or project management.
• Membership of the Institute of Hospital Engineering Australia (IHEA) preferred or willing to obtain.
• Minimum 5 years in acute healthcare facilities management or construction project delivery.
• Experience with mechanical/electrical systems in large hospitals and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance and engineering services across the hospital portfolio.
• Ensure maintenance frameworks and programs are compliant with standards.
• Maintain operational readiness of critical infrastructure and essential services.
• Provide strategic direction for capital planning and infrastructure projects.
• Manage budgets, cost control and financial expenditure.
• Oversee staff and tradespersons, ensuring WHS compliance.

Skills

Facilities management

Engineering leadership

Project management

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Safety management

Contractor management

Healthcare facilities

Leadership

Education

Facilities management degree

Engineering degree

IHEA membership

Job description

UnitingCare Queensland is seeking a Metro Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance, engineering and asset management across two Brisbane Metro hospitals. You will drive strategic direction for capital planning, infrastructure projects and service delivery to support healthcare objectives.

The role requires tertiary qualifications in facilities or engineering, proven hospital maintenance experience, and strong leadership to deliver safe, compliant, and customer-focused services.