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Join a Growing Early Childhood Education Company
We are recruiting for a childcare organisation currently operating 20 centres — and growing! We are on the lookout for an experienced, highly organised Facilities Maintenance Manager with experience in construction of new centre builds to lead and oversee the maintenance operations across all their centres, as well as support the development of new sites.
As the Facilities Maintenance Manager, you will play a key role in managing a small team, overseeing day-to-day maintenance operations, and ensuring our centres are safe, well-maintained, and compliant. You’ll also work closely with a leadership team and project managers on new build centres, contributing to operational planning and handover readiness.
Your Responsibilities:Lead, coordinate and support a small maintenance team
Schedule and prioritise maintenance requests across all 20 centres
Engage and manage external contractors and suppliers
Ensure compliance with WHS and relevant childcare facility standards
Maintain preventative maintenance schedules and logs
Oversee operational readiness of new centre builds in collaboration with project teams
Monitor budgets and identify cost-effective maintenance solutions
Provide regular reporting and updates to senior management
Proven experience in facilities management, building maintenance or property operations
Strong organisational and time-management skills – able to juggle multiple priorities
Experience leading a team or supervising trades/contractors
Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management
Strong problem-solving and proactive thinking
Understanding of WHS and regulatory compliance in early learning environments
Current Driver’s Licence (essential)
Trade qualification or background (highly regarded)
Ready to Join?
Apply now with your resume and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience to Write to the company
