About MPA
At MPA, our team of approachable experts is the kind that people love working with. Great at communicating and keeping people up to date every step of the way, we come to every project with an open mind, a good dose of curiosity and a genuine passion for perfecting even the smallest of details.
About MPA
At MPA, our team of approachable experts is the kind that people love working with. Great at communicating and keeping people up to date every step of the way, we come to every project with an open mind, a good dose of curiosity and a genuine passion for perfecting even the smallest of details.
In short, we live and breathe what we do. For over 25 years, we've been committed to turning big ambitions into reality. Today, our team of over 150 people specialise in building cutting-edge, progressive workplaces. We focus on transforming work into something more, encompassing the entire ecosystem of contemporary work.
Our work extends beyond commercial spaces to include health, wellness, retail, hospitality and education. As an award-winning workplace specialist, our projects include small interior enhancement to large-scale, high-end multi-million-dollar projects. With a growing team and an exciting line-up of projects coming up, we are looking for an experienced Works Manager to join the MPA team.
The Opportunity
Due to continued growth, we're looking for an experienced
Defects & Maintenance professional
to join MPA as a
Works Manager
.
You'll manage defect rectification, maintenance and small works projects across our commercial fit-out portfolio, coordinating subcontractors, maintaining strong safety standards, and delivering high-quality outcomes on time and within budget.




Success in this role comes from staying organised, communicating effectively, building strong client relationships and taking ownership from start to finish.
We're looking for someone who is proactive, solutions-focused and thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
Monday - Friday: 7:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday work: 3 days per month.
Your Responsibilities
Manage defect liability period (DLP) works from start to finish.
Coordinate maintenance requests and small commercial works.
Plan, schedule and manage subcontractors across multiple sites.
Provide technical guidance and practical solutions on-site.
Price minor works and coordinate quotations.
Maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication.
Ensure all works are completed safely, on time and within budget.
Uphold MPA's high standards of workmanship and customer service.
Maintain accurate reporting and project documentation.
Champion MPA's Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) standards.
About You
We're looking for someone with the right attitude as much as the right experience.
You'll be someone who is respected by trades, trusted by clients and known for getting things done.
You Will Bring
Experience managing commercial defects, maintenance or small works.
A trade background with building trades highly regarded.




Excellent organisation and time management skills.
Strong communication skills—you know how to build relationships and keep people informed.
A polished and professional presentation.
Confidence managing multiple priorities without losing attention to detail.
Sound judgement, common sense and the maturity to make decisions independently.
Grit, resilience and accountability—you don't wait for problems to become someone else's.
A genuine commitment to safety, quality and customer service.
Required
Cert IV in Building & Construction
Experience with Procore, 1Breadcrumb or similar construction software
White Card
First Aid Certificate
Why Join MPA?
We believe great people deserve a great workplace.
When you join MPA, you'll become part of a business that genuinely invests in its people and celebrates success.
You'll Enjoy
Competitive salary package.
Fully maintained company vehicle.
Additional leave on top of annual leave entitlements.
$295 annual Wellbeing Voucher.
Health, wellbeing and mental health support programs.
Social events and team celebrations.
Career development opportunities within a growing business.
Recognition through our MPA Leadership Excellence Program.
The opportunity to work alongside one of Australia's leading workplace fit-out specialists.
If this sounds like you...
If you're someone who thrives on variety, takes pride in delivering quality work and enjoys building lasting relationships with clients and subcontractors, we'd love to hear from you.
Join a business where your experience, judgement and leadership will make a genuine impact.
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📌 Works Manager (Sydney)
🏢 MPA
📍 Sydney