Facilities Manager (Maintenance Manager) - Northeastern suburbs

Lead a dedicated team. Build strong client relationships. Deliver exceptional learning environments.

Are you an experienced Facilities (Maintenance) Manager who thrives on building relationships, leading teams, and delivering outstanding service?

Danihers Facility Management is seeking a proactive and customer-focused Facility Manager to oversee the delivery of integrated facility management services at one of our valued school clients in Melbourne's north-eastern suburbs.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a respected and growing organisation where you'll enjoy autonomy, variety, and the chance to make a genuine impact every day.

With decades of industry experience, Danihers Facility Management partners with clients to deliver innovative, reliable, and high-quality facility management solutions across Australia. Guided by The Danihers Way, we pride ourselves on building trusted relationships, delivering professional service, and creating healthy, protected, and sustainable environments.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We invest in developing our teams and fostering a supportive culture where collaboration, initiative, and continuous improvement are valued.

About the Role

Reporting to the Account Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day management of a busy school campus, ensuring facilities, maintenance, grounds, cleaning services, contractors, and compliance activities are delivered to the highest standard.

Working closely with the school's leadership team, you will lead a small on-site team while building strong relationships with clients, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure exceptional service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the day-to-day delivery of facilities, maintenance, grounds, and cleaning services
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with school leadership and key stakeholders




- Conduct daily site inspections and proactively identify maintenance requirements
- Manage preventative and reactive maintenance programs
- Coordinate contractors, inductions, permits, and compliance requirements
- Oversee Essential Services Maintenance (ESM) compliance and statutory reporting
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure service standards and KPIs are achieved
- Manage work orders, reporting, and contractor activities using the Danihers Facility Management System (DFMS)
- Ensure compliance with OH&S;, Quality, Environmental, and risk management systems
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing on-site maintenance tea
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, innovation, and operational efficiency

About You

You are a hands-on leader with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding customer service.

You will bring:

- Experience in facilities, property, or building maintenance management
- Strong knowledge of building maintenance, trades, contractor management, and compliance
- Experience leading teams and developing positive workplace cultures
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- High attention to detail with sound decision-making ability
- A commitment to safety, professionalism, and service excellence
- Experience working within a school or education environment will be highly regarded but is not essential.

Benefits

- Join an award-winning and growing facilities management company
- Work within a collaborative and values-driven culture
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
- Diverse role where no two days are the same
- Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a thriving school community

Requirements

- Applicants must hold (or be willing to obtain):
- Current Working with Children Check.
- National Police Check (issued within the last 12 months).
- Current driver's licence.

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📌 Facilities Manager (Maintenance Manager) - Northeastern suburbs (Melbourne)
🏢 Danihers Facility Management
📍 Melbourne