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At Monash Health, we believe exceptional healthcare starts with exceptional facilities. We're seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee and lead the day-to-day operations of our physical assets—including building systems, infrastructure, grounds, and essential services—ensuring they meet the highest standards of functionality, compliance, and visual appeal.
This is a pivotal leadership role for someone who thrives in a dynamic, complex environment and wants to make a lasting impact on public health infrastructure.
This is a Full Time position based at The Cranbourne Community hospital with travel across multiple sites required.
About the Role
As Facilities Manager, you will take full responsibility for the delivery and performance of Facilities Management (FM) services at Monash Health. From ensuring building systems run seamlessly to maintaining our grounds and car parks, you will lead a multidisciplinary team and manage hard and soft FM portfolios across hospital sites.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead the operations of building services, infrastructure, and internal finishes to support safe and reliable clinical care
Ensure the building fabric, car parks, roads, and landscaped areas are safe, functional, and welcoming
Develop and implement asset management strategies to ensure cost-effective, compliant, and sustainable facility performance
Maintain statutory and regulatory compliance across all facilities (fire safety, building codes, infection control, OHS, etc.)
Build strong relationships with clinical site leaders, contractors, and regulatory agencies to drive service excellence
Manage the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) for tracking maintenance activities
Monitor performance and deliver continuous improvement initiatives across all facilities operations
Participate in the after-hours on-call roster
About You
You are a collaborative and hands-on facilities leader with experience managing complex healthcare or institutional environments. You bring a deep understanding of building systems and an eye for detail when it comes to compliance, safety, and presentation. You're someone who leads with integrity, gets things done, and puts people—patients, staff, and teams—at the centre of your work.
Key Attributes:
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills
Highly organised and solutions-focused with strong problem-solving abilities
Leadership capability with a track record of building high-performing teams
Commitment to customer service and continuous improvement
What You'll Need to Succeed
Graduate Engineering degree (preferred) or a minimum technical trade qualification with substantial facilities management experience
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Facilities Management, Engineering, Building Management or similar
Certification or membership with a professional FM body (e.g. FMA Australia) is desirable
Project Management or Business Management experience is highly regarded
Technical Skills and Experience:
Extensive FM experience, ideally within healthcare or highly regulated industries
Knowledge of Australian Standards, Building Codes, Essential Safety Measures, and relevant compliance requirements
Experience managing contractors, vendor relationships, and service contracts
Familiarity with CMMS and Building Management Systems (e.g. Schneider, Johnson Controls)
Strong understanding of budgeting and cost control
Proven ability to integrate functionality with aesthetic presentation in public-facing environments
Experience leading teams and managing facility-related risks and emergency response planning
Why Monash Health?
As Victoria's largest public health service, we provide care to one of the most diverse and rapidly growing populations. With over 25,000 employees and 40+ locations, we offer unmatched career development, state-of-the-art facilities, and a culture that values teamwork and innovation.
We offer:
A leadership role where your work has lasting impact on patient care
Exposure to major capital and asset management programs
Flexible working arrangements and supportive management
Salary packaging and wellbeing benefits
Strong internal career progression pathways
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We are a publicly-funded metropolitan health service based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Providing care across the entire lifespan, our major hospitals include Monash Medical Centre, Monash Children's Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, and Casey Hospital in Berwick. We also provide care at Moorabbin Hospital, the Kingston Centre, and the Cranbourne Integrated Community Care Centre.
We have over 40 locations across south eastern Victoria, including several community health centres in Berwick, Cockatoo, Springvale, Dandenong, and more.
We are a publicly-funded metropolitan health service based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Providing care across the entire lifespan, our major hospitals include Monash Medical Centre, Monash Children's Hospital, Dandenong Hospital, and Casey Hospital in Berwick. We also provide care at Moorabbin Hospital, the Kingston Centre, and the Cranbourne Integrated Community Care Centre.
We have over 40 locations across south eastern Victoria, including several community health centres in Berwick, Cockatoo, Springvale, Dandenong, and more.
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