Shape your FM career with a top-tier provider at a prestigious school site—hands-on and full of potential.Combine hands-on maintenance with leadership in a rewarding environment.Shape the future of a newly awarded site with your leadership & trade expertiseJoin a growing FM organisation that cares about your career.Join a high-performing Facilities Management organisation as they take on an exciting newly acquired contract at a prestigious private school in Melbourne’s Western Suburbs. This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal role from day one, leading an onsite team of trades, handymen, and cleaners while ensuring exceptional service delivery during a key transition period.This role offers the perfect balance of hands-on maintenance work and strategic site management. You’ll be instrumental in setting up operations, embedding processes, and showcasing your leadership as you help establish the foundations for long-term success.Why Join?Step into a leadership role on a newly awarded, high-profile education contract within a respected FM organisationBe part of an exciting site transition, where your experience and initiative will shape the setup and success of operations from day oneEnjoy a hands-on role with variety—balancing team leadership, client liaison, maintenance coordination, and project workWork alongside a supportive leadership team with access to strong operational resources, systems, and guidanceJoin a values-driven business that prioritises teamwork, quality service, and long-term client relationshipsBuild long-lasting relationships with stakeholders across education and facilities sectors, with opportunities for career progression and developmentBe part of an organisation that values your input and empowers you to take ownership of your site$80,000 - $85,000 plus superKey ResponsibilitiesLead and coordinate daily operations across the maintenance team at a prestigious private school siteUndertake hands-on maintenance and repair work, actively supporting your team with day-to-day tasks across the siteProvide hands-on support while overseeing reactive and planned maintenance for buildings, grounds, and facilitiesPlay a key role in setting up and transitioning the newly acquired site, establishing systems and processes for long-term successManage contract performance to ensure KPIs and service level agreements are consistently metDeliver exceptional customer service, acting as the key point of contact for client representatives and senior stakeholdersOversee site improvement projects, including landscaping, minor refurbishments, and general maintenance worksEnsure compliance with WHS regulations and statutory obligations, including emergency response coordinationHandle a range of administrative responsibilities such as compliance documentation, work order management, rostering, and reportingCoordinate vendor activity and ensure contractor compliance with safety standards and Australian regulationsContribute to continuous service improvement by identifying opportunities for efficiencies, upgrades, or operational enhancementsAbout YouTrade qualified in a relevant field (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, electrical) with hands-on experience in general building and grounds maintenanceConfident in your technical knowledge and practical skills, with a strong understanding of reactive and preventative maintenance across commercial or educational sitesProven leadership experience—you're comfortable guiding a team, setting expectations, and supporting your staff to perform at their bestNaturally proactive and solution-focused—you anticipate issues before they arise and take ownership of outcomesPositive and energetic, with a genuine enthusiasm for what you do and a commitment to fostering a high-performing and engaged team cultureSkilled at building strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams—you're a clear communicator who listens, collaborates, and inspires trustValues-driven, with a strong sense of pride in delivering quality work and representing your organisation with professionalismAble to pass a Police Check and Working With Children Check, and hold a valid driver’s licenceIf you’re passionate about delivering high-quality maintenance services and ready to take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your resume and cover letter to apply.
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