Regional Maintenance Manager VIC - Lead, Inspire & Drive Cultural Change
* Drive regional impact - Lead maintenance strategy across multiple manufacturing sites.
* Lead transformation - Build culture, performance, and continuous improvement.
* Innovate for the future - Embed data-driven, predictive, and Lean maintenance practices.
At CSR, we're building a better future together.
We are a team of 2,600 people across Australia and New Zealand, and we are all collaborating every single day towards a shared purpose - 'Building solutions for a better future'. As a leading Australian Manufacturing business, we're at the forefront of developing innovative, sustainable, and high performing building products and systems.
At CSR, we put people first. We are committed to creating a safe, respectful, supportive, and inclusive working environment that enables everyone to feel valued, grow and truly thrive. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for everyone and welcoming people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, abilities,and life stage.
About the role
As Regional Maintenance Manager VIC, you'll drive optimal maintenance performance and lead cultural change across multiple Melbourne-based manufacturing sites.
Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager - Exterior Systems, this role is pivotal in developing and implementing preventative and predictive maintenance programs that maximise equipment reliability, ensure safety, and support world-class manufacturing standards.
You'll lead, mentor, and inspire multidisciplinary teams across multiple sites, fostering a high-performance culture built on accountability, safety, and continuous improvement. Your ability to influence, engage, and implement change will be key to embedding best practice maintenance strategies across the region.
* Drive the development and implementation of preventative and predictive maintenance programs to maximise reliability and quality output
* Oversee all maintenance activities across multiple sites, ensuring alignment with production schedules and operational goals
* Lead, mentor, and develop regional teams — setting high expectations for performance, engagement, and leadership standards
* Champion Reliability-Centred Maintenance (RCM) methods and embed Lean principles across sites
* Plan and manage budgets, capital expenditure, and projects across multiple regional locations
* Use data analytics and asset management systems (SAP preferred) to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions
* Maintain strong partnerships with manufacturing managers, supporting an integrated supply chain and continuous improvement culture
* Balance maintenance budgets with operational reliability to deliver cost-effective, high-quality outcomes
What you bring to the role
* Extensive experience in industrial or complex manufacturing environments, with relevant tertiary qualifications
* Proven success in implementing continuous improvement and Lean initiatives across multi-site operations
* Strong technical and data-driven decision-making capability using CMMS/maintenance systems (SAP preferred)
* Commercial acumen with the ability to balance maintenance budgets, capital projects, and long-term asset value
* Inspiring leadership experience in developing high-performing teams through coaching, accountability, and engagement
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across all organisational levels
* Demonstrated ability to drive change management and adoption of advanced maintenance practices and technologies
What we offer
We strive to support your professional and personal growth. Here are some of the perks you'll enjoy as part of the CSR team:
* Attractive salary and benefits, including access to exclusive discounts and offers.
* Supportive and collaborative culture that fosters innovation and inclusion. You'll be surrounded by talented colleagues who are passionate about their work and committed to helping each other succeed.
* Care and wellbeing offer includes up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave, 52 weeks of superannuation payment, and access to an employee assistance program.
* Rewarding career with on-the-job learning, development, and upskilling opportunities within and across our brands
How to Apply:
If you're a transformational leader ready to drive operational excellence, cultural change, and maintenance innovation — we'd love to hear from you.
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We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and you see yourself in this role, we'd love to hear from you
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