Position Title: Facilities Team Leader Classification: Dependent on Qualifications & Experience Salary per hour: Dependent on Qualifications & Experience Employment Type: Ongoing full-time Award: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 Role description Dhelkaya Health is excited to welcome an experienced Facilities Team Leader to guide our dedicated trades team and oversee the ongoing reliability, safety and performance of our buildings, infrastructure, plant and equipment. With more than $1 million invested annually into property operations and maintenance, this role is central to ensuring our facilities support safe, high-quality healthcare services for our community. The Facilities Team Leader plays a pivotal role in maintaining the built environment across Dhelkaya Health. Leading a team of qualified tradespeople and coordinating external contractors, you'll ensure our facilities are safe, compliant, well-maintained and operating efficiently. Reporting to and acting as 2IC to the Facilities Manager, you will lead day‑to‑day operations, oversee maintenance programs, and contribute to continuous improvement of our asset management systems. Key Responsibilities In this role you will: * Lead, supervise and support the Property Services team * Prioritise, schedule and allocate work tasks and resources * Promote a safe and healthy workplace aligned with Dhelkaya Health policies * Manage the preventative maintenance schedule and ensure tasks are completed on time * Oversee reactive maintenance and the Facilities Management Information (FMI) system * Ensure plant, equipment and assets comply with relevant regulations and standards * Support recruitment, training, inductions and license compliance for team members * Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and contractors * Contribute to business continuity planning and the organisational accommodation strategy * Support contract management and performance monitoring of service providers * Assist with maintaining the fixed asset register * Participate in emergency management as part of the Chief Fire Warden team * Contribute to the Facilities On‑Call roster * Provide leadership and operational support to the Facilities Manager About you You will be a proactive, organised and supportive leader with strong facilities management or trades experience. You bring: * Demonstrated experience supervising teams or trades personnel * Strong knowledge of building services, maintenance programs and compliance requirements * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills * Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment * A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement * Experience coordinating contractors and external service providers Relevant trade qualifications or facilities management experience will be highly regarded. Culture and Benefits Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy. From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from: * Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work. * Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more. * Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region * Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program. * Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. * Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information. https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/ *All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy. Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations. For further information about this position, please contact Benedict Stewart – Facilities Manager on 03 5471 3531 Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.