Property Operations Manager (South)

Whiddon; Port Macquarie; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Five weeks annual leave

Long service leave after 5 years

12 weeks parental leave

Novated leasing

Job summary

Whiddon is seeking a tertiary-qualified leader to oversee maintenance and compliance across southern NSW. The role involves coordinating maintenance programs, managing budgets, and guiding a team of Maintenance Officers and contractors to deliver high-quality, safe environments.

Travel to regional, rural and remote areas is expected. Experience in aged care is valued but not essential. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and a collaborative, community-focused work culture.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in facilities or property maintenance.
• Experience with preventative maintenance programming and budget management.
• Ability to lead teams and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel regularly to regional, rural and remote NSW.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Whiddon’s maintenance and compliance across southern NSW.
• Coordinate with Maintenance Officers and contractors to deliver planned works.
• Engage with residents, families and stakeholders to ensure safe, high‑quality environments.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Leadership

Budget management

Preventive maintenance

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Tertiary qualifications in facilities or property maintenance

Job description

You're tertiary qualified and experienced in facilities or property maintenance and youre a driven, highly self-motivated individual looking for that next step in your career. Whether you are experienced in the industry or not, if you have held the same or similar positions previously, we welcome your application.

Youre a natural leader, and you thrive in a team environment. Working closely with the Senior Property Operations Manager and supported by our dedicated team of Maintenance Officers and contractors, this role provides oversight of Whiddons entire maintenance and compliance requirements generally in the southern region.

Spanning multiple locations across metropolitan, regional, rural and remote NSW, you have a love of travel and you are a people person with the ability to engage with various communities. Your priority is ensuring that high quality, safe environments are available for our clients, residents, families, team members and other stakeholders and you understand the importance of forward planning.

You are no stranger to preventative maintenance programming, budget management, daily asset maintenance system operations, beautification and sustainability projects. You are experienced in developing and implementing maintenance and refurbishment activities and you are knowledgeable in legislative and regulatory compliance.

We are a not-for-profit organisation, but more importantly, were like one big family and treat each of our residents, families, and team members with the same levels of passion, care, and respect.

Were hoping youll join our fantastic Whiddon family on a permanent full-time basis. While our Support Services team is located in Glenfield, the location for this role is flexible.

THE ESSENTIALS

• Tertiary qualifications and experience in facilities or property maintenance
• The ability to commit to regular travel to regional, rural and remote areas of NSW
• Demonstrated leadership experience and the ability to liaise with a range of internal and external key stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience in preventative maintenance programming, budget management, and daily asset maintenance system operations
• While experience in aged or health care is not essential, it will be highly regarded

WHAT WE OFFER

At Whiddon, we provide our people with benefits that will enhance their experience and provide them with things they actually want and will use. Our benefits are centred around 'Five Pillars - mind, body, financial, social and career.

• Comprehensive leave options to support you in mind and body
• 5 weeks Annual Leave (or the option to cash out Annual Leave)
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Up to 5 days paid Fertility leave
• Up to 3 days paid Community Service leave each year
• Up to 4 days paid Compassionate leave
• Extra public holiday per year with Frank Whiddon Day
• Employee Assistance Program for when you need extra support
• Hybrid working model. Enjoy a mix of working from home and in the office, and our Work from Anywhere Policy - Support services only
• Salary Packaging options so you can keep more of your pay. Did you know that by salary packaging, you can increase your hourly rate by more than $2? This is how:
• Up to $611.53 per fortnight to pay your mortgage, rent, school fees, etc.
• Up to $101.92 per fortnight to pay entertainment activities like cafes, restaurants, etc.
• Remote living options including rent and mortgage packaging, utilities and holiday transport.
• Novated leasing, a financial wellness program, a personal car buying service and a rewards program through our partners.
• Quarterly gifts, including Cost of living voucher, ACE Day, Christmas gifting and other ad-hoc gifts from time to time.
• Access to retail benefits and perks, including great discounts, and passes to the cinema, tickets to concerts or sports events, food vouchers, and more!
• Employee Referral Program. Get paid up to $500 to refer our next Whiddon star.
• Learning, learning, learning. Whiddon Scholarships Programs, Leadership Development Programs, Traineeships and more… we want to support your educational journey!
• Get recognised for your great work! Just in Time Recognition, Milestone Celebrations, Everyday Heroes, Annual Awards night and more.
• Recognition for successfully completing your probation period.
• Locations across NSW and QLD. If you need to relocate or wish to transfer between our Homes