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- Lead a passionate team and keep our spaces safe, smart, and sustainable!
- Permanent, full-time
- $140,947 - $158,633 (Depending on skills & experience) + 12% Superannuation
About the role
Play a key role in shaping the future of Council’s built environment through expert facilities management and inspiring leadership.
We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Team Leader, Facilities to oversee building operations, emergency preparedness, and contract performance across Council’s diverse estate. This is a pivotal leadership role where your expertise in facilities management and ability to lead people will directly influence the safety, sustainability, and functionality of our built environment.
You’ll bring deep knowledge of facilities management, with a strong understanding of building performance, asset optimisation, and lifecycle planning. Just as importantly, you’ll be a proven leader—able to motivate, guide, and support a skilled team delivering repairs, maintenance, and support services across multiple sites.
This role involves managing significant contracts with a focus on accountability and service excellence, while advising Council leaders and influencing decisions that ensure the long-term integrity and sustainability of our estate.
Operating in a fast-paced, multisite environment, you’ll enjoy a high level of autonomy and the opportunity to collaborate across departments. While supported by the Manager Facilities and Workplace, your leadership will be central to driving operational success and strategic impact.
Why join Team Melbourne?
Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.
At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you’ll help deliver what’s most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.
We’re proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.
This is more than just a role – it’s your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a team-oriented and forward-thinking team.
About you
You’re a seasoned professional with 5+ years experience in facilities management and strong track record in delivering high-quality outcomes across complex, multisite environments. With extensive experience in building operations, asset management, and contract oversight, you understand what it takes to maintain safe, sustainable, and high-performing spaces.
Your leadership style is proactive, supportive, and results-driven. You know how to bring out the best in your team - motivating, mentoring, and guiding them to deliver exceptional service. You’re confident managing competing priorities, navigating emergency situations, and driving continuous improvement in facilities operations.
You’re also a strategic thinker who can engage with stakeholders across all levels of Council, providing expert advice and influencing decisions that shape the future of our built setting.
What your experience might look like
- Extensive facilities management technical expertise and/or tertiary (Engineering, Facilities Management) or trade training in at least one area relevant to Building Services (e.g. HVAC, Electrical, Hydraulic, Fire).
- Extensive staff management and leadership experience with the ability to motivate, coach and develop a high-performance team, committed to customer service.
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills, together with the ability to liaise, consult and negotiate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Proven experience effectively managing issues within a highly political and complex environment
Benefits of working with us
- Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
- Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
- Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn current skills within a creative and exciting environment.
- Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options.
How to apply
We'd love to hear how you can make an impact in this role! As part of your application, you will be required to:
- Attach your updated resume
- Include a cover letter (max one page) outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role.
Submit your application no later than 11:45pm on Friday 10 October 2025
A few important things to note – don’t miss out!
- Applications must be submitted online. Unfortunately, we can’t accept applications via email, so please be sure to apply through the official job link provided.
- Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate — so don’t wait to get your application in.
- We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and, for most roles, a Working with Children Check.
Need more info?
Refer to the position description below or contact Romaine Gauder – Manager Facilities and Workplace, Romaine.Gauder@melbourne.vic.gov.au
Inclusion matters
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.
We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview.
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