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 maintenance team 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 play an instrumental role in the day-to-day operations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality maintenance services and driving outstanding results. Why Join? Step into a leadership role on a newly awarded, high-profile education contract within a respected FM organisation Enjoy a hands-on maintenance role with variety—balancing team leadership, client liaison, maintenance coordination, and project work Work alongside a supportive leadership team with access to strong operational resources, systems, and guidance Join a values-driven business that prioritises teamwork, quality service, and long-term client relationships Build long-lasting relationships with stakeholders across education and facilities sectors, with opportunities for career progression and development Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate daily operations across the maintenance team at a prestigious private school site Provide hands-on support while overseeing reactive and planned maintenance for buildings, grounds, and facilities Manage contract performance to ensure KPIs and service level agreements are consistently met Deliver exceptional customer service, acting as the key point of contact for client representatives and senior stakeholders Oversee site improvement projects, including landscaping, minor refurbishments, and general maintenance works Ensure compliance with WHS regulations and statutory obligations, including emergency response coordination Handle a range of administrative responsibilities such as compliance documentation and work order management. Coordinate vendor activity and ensure contractor compliance with safety standards and Australian regulations Support event logistics by coordinating furniture and equipment movement as required About You Trade qualified in a relevant field (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, electrical) with hands-on experience in general building and grounds maintenance Confident in your technical knowledge and practical skills, with a strong understanding of reactive and preventative maintenance across commercial or educational sites Proven leadership experience—you're comfortable guiding a team, setting expectations, and supporting your staff to perform at their best Naturally proactive and solution-focused—you anticipate issues before they arise and take ownership of outcomes Positive and energetic, with a genuine enthusiasm for what you do and a commitment to fostering a high-performing and engaged team culture Skilled at building strong working relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams—you're a clear communicator who listens, collaborates, and inspires trust Calm and composed under pressure, able to juggle competing priorities while keeping the team on track Values-driven, with a strong sense of pride in delivering quality work and representing your organisation with professionalism Able to pass a Police Check and Working With Children Check, and hold a valid driver's licence If 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.
