About the Role:

A government facility on the Bellarine Peninsula is offering leadership opportunities in our Technical and Facilities Services team. We are seeking experienced and customer-focused leaders to oversee management of Technical and Facilities services across a complex portfolio. These roles will be responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, efficient and cost-effective operation of building, infrastructure and grounds services, with a strong focus on technical and planned maintenance, contractor management, compliance and stakeholder engagement.

Applicants are required to progress through a rigorous recruitment process, including interview and psychometric testing.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

- Manage the day-to-day facilities operations across the portfolio
- Oversee planned and reactive maintenance activities
- Manage contractors, vendors and service providers to ensure works are completed safely, on time and to standard
- Ensure compliance with WHS, statutory, legislative and policy requirements
- Monitor performance and identify opportunities for improvement
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, purchase order, invoicing and cost control
- Conduct site inspections and manage any risks, defects or maintenance issues
- Build strong relationships with contractors and stakeholders
- Lead projects,



upgrades and lifecycle works as required
- Maintain accurate records, reports, compliance documentation and maintenance schedules

Education, Qualification and Experience Requirements:

- Demonstrated experience in facilities management, technical building services, engineering or estate management within a complex operational environment.
- Strong technical understanding across areas such as HVAC, electrical, fire systems, CCTV, Electronic Access control, grounds and buildings management
- Experience managing contractors and planned/reactive maintenance programs
- Strong knowledge of WHS, risk, compliance and statutory requirements
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills
- Strong financial and administrative capability, including budgets, project administration and reporting
- Trade, engineering, facilities management, technologist or building services qualifications highly regarded

Application Levels

Candidates would be expected to work independently or under broad direction, exercising sound qualified judgement to undertake complex decision making in regard to detailed projects and stakeholder management in a leadership capacity.

📌 Technical Facilities Manager (Level 6 – (Geelong)
🏢 HOBAN Recruitment
📍 Geelong