National Facilities & Compliance Lead – Education Centers

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company-provided Ute

Professional development

Childcare discount (up to 50%)

Job summary

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead nationwide property maintenance and building compliance across our Melbourne network and beyond.

You will report to the Head of Operations, manage the Maintenance Manager and team, ensure safety standards, and coordinate travel across Melbourne with occasional interstate support. A company ute is provided for work travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in facilities or property management.
• Strong knowledge of building compliance and Essential Safety Measures.
• EPTAC qualification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience managing contractors, budgets, and maintenance programs.
• Proven leadership capability and operational management experience.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee building compliance, safety, and maintenance across Aspire centres nationally.
• Manage Essential Safety Measures (ESM) inspections, reporting, and rectification schedules.
• Coordinate with builders and contractors to resolve defects and maintain compliance certifications.
• Lead and support the Maintenance Manager and team to deliver timely, high-quality maintenance outcomes.
• Manage key supplier relationships across fire safety, HVAC, pest control, waste, and cleaning services.
• Support new centre builds and ensure operational readiness prior to opening.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Contractor management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

EPTAC qualification

Trade/technical qualification in building

Job description

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead nationwide property maintenance and building compliance across our Melbourne network and beyond.

You will report to the Head of Operations, manage the Maintenance Manager and team, ensure safety standards, and coordinate travel across Melbourne with occasional interstate support. A company ute is provided for work travel.