Add expected salary to your profile for insights Ready to lead with impact? Join an established and highly respected food manufacturing business at the forefront of quality, innovation, and operational excellence. We are seeking a driven and experienced Head of Maintenance to lead the maintenance function across our Melbourne operations. Reporting directly to the CEO, this pivotal leadership role offers the opportunity to shape a growing team and drive plant performance through strategic projects and maintenance excellence. Your Key Responsibilities: As Head of Maintenance, your role spans across leadership, operations, safety, and strategic improvement: Support the Maintenance Manager in developing a skilled team of mechanical and electrical technicians Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement Lead performance reviews, succession planning, and team capability development Maintenance Operations & Reliability Oversee all reactive and preventative maintenance on plant equipment, utilities, and infrastructure Develop and execute comprehensive maintenance schedules to minimise downtime Maintain records and ensure timely completion of work orders and audits Lead capital projects including equipment upgrades, layout changes, and facility enhancements Identify opportunities for automation, energy efficiency, and cost savings Partner with production and quality teams to drive process and system improvements Strategic & Regulatory Oversight Develop long-term asset management strategies and budget planning Ensure compliance with food safety standards, OH&S, environmental regulations, and customer quality systems Prepare reports for executive leadership, highlighting KPIs, risks, and strategic plans What We're Looking For: Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical or related field but not essential Proven success leading multi-disciplinary maintenance teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment (food or FMCG preferred) Strong project management skills and experience delivering capital improvement initiatives Deep understanding of food safety systems, regulatory standards, and maintenance best practices Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving abilities Why You’ll Love Working Here: A collaborative, values-led culture focused on quality and innovation Opportunity to lead change and deliver tangible operational improvements Competitive salary package with career development opportunities Unlock job insights Salary match Number of applicants Skills match Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a Head of Maintenance? What's your expected annual base salary? To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory. Featured jobs Maintenance Manager 12d ago Probiotec Pharma Pty Ltd 5d ago Facility Manager - Moderna EQUANS 20d ago Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. J-18808-Ljbffr
