Manage operations and maintenance services at the Mt Helen campus. • Property and Infrastructure – Mt Helen Campus • Full-time, continuing appointment • HEW 9 - $136,900 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation Position closing date: 17/05/2026 Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally. With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education. About the role As the Senior Manager, Facilities, you will manage operations and maintenance services such as building and grounds maintenance, asset maintenance, security services, cleaning, parking, project management, security services and emergency response, as part of the core day-to-day activities of the Directorate. Frequent travel to other campuses and locations both during working hours and out of hours is required as part of this role. You will: develop, oversee, and maintain asset maintenance plans to ensure service delivery aligns with relevant strategies and complies with essential safety measures (ESM) requirements; identify and manage approved annual maintenance and minor works programs, ensuring timely completion within budgets and service standards; manage transactions and requests related to P&I operations in PULSE, Workday, Concur and My Finance systems; lead the implementation of minor refurbishment works from conception to completion, considering internal and external requirements and liaising with key stakeholders; and provide overall responsibility of Property & Infrastructure (P&I) budgets, ensuring projects and maintenance programs are completed within expected timeframes and budgets. About you Reporting to the Associate Director, Projects and Asset Services, you will work with a considerable degree of autonomy to manage the service delivery of assets and infrastructures, ensuring a smooth operation of university activities. You will possess exceptional organisational skills and strategic thinking with the ability to resolve a diverse range of complex scenarios. You will possess demonstrated: specialist expertise and ability to manage large-scale assets and infrastructure maintenance programs within allocated budgets and timeframes; extensive experience in application of Australian Construction Code, relevant Australian Standards, codes of practice, relevant asset management frameworks as well as OHS and EHS legislation and compliance requirements as they relate to facilities maintenance; experience in the preparation of complex reports, submissions, recommendations, and tenders; project management experience at a senior level; and experience in the leadership and management of customer focused and collaborative facilities team. All University positions must hold a valid Employer Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements. How to apply Please apply by Sunday, 17 May 2026. Applicants are required to submit a resume and a response to key selection criteria. View position description Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries. Let our staff tell you more.
