Job Description
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Lead national facilities services across cleaning, waste, HVAC, fire and electrical
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Own vendor performance and modernise how services are delivered across Lifeblood
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Permanent role with hybrid working. Salary between *******k base + superannuation
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About the role
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We're looking for a Facilities Maintenance Specialist to deliver facilities maintenance services across Lifeblood's donor centres and processing centres, with a strong focus on vendor management, contract performance and service improvement. The role has a particular focus on soft services (cleaning, waste, pest), while also supporting and growing capability across hard services (HVAC, fire and electrical).
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This is a hands‐on, operational role where you'll balance day‐to‐day service delivery with longer‐term process improvement; helping our stakeholders have great experiences with more consistent, scalable and effective systems.
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Key Responsibilities:
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Manage national facilities maintenance contracts and vendors, ensuring KPIs are met and services are delivered consistently
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Oversee service delivery across donor centres and processing sites nationally
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Manage vendor contracts and lead their performance reviews, reporting and governance (monthly/quarterly cadence)
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Engage in tender activities for renewal of existing contracts or establishment of new contracts
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Act as a key escalation point for service issues, disputes and operational challenges
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Partner with stakeholders across the business to ensure secure, compliant and fit‐for‐purpose facilities services
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Identify and implement process improvements to modernise facilities management practices
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Ensure compliance with quality, safety and regulatory requirements, including audit readiness
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Sound interesting? Here's what we're looking for:
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Experience in facilities, asset or contract management across multi‐site environments
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Strong background managing soft services (cleaning, waste, pest),



with exposure to or interest in hard services (HVAC, fire, electrical)
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Proven experience managing vendors and complex national contracts
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Ability to influence and engage stakeholders across a broad, complex organisation
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Experience leading procurement, tendering and contract lifecycle activities
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Strong analytical capability with experience reviewing performance, reporting and driving improvements
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Comfortable working in environments undergoing change and transformation
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Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
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We place our employee's well‐being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one ofAustralia's menopause-friendly organisations, we celebrate diversity and support all our people.
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In addition to being a part of an organisation that is the heartbeat of the Nation, you will have access to the following:
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Ability
topurchaseadditionalannual
leave
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Access to salary packaging withan optionto package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment
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14 weeks paid parental leave - no waiting period for either parent
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Our dedicated
employeeassistanceprogram
- Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone
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Plus, many more!
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Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW!
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We're proud to be a Circle Back Initiative Employer for **** and commit to respond to every applicant. You'll hear from us once your application has been reviewed.
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In the mean time if you have questions about this role, or need support or adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us
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Our AI careers assistant can help with common questions and connect you with our Talent Acquisition team if required.
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Please note: applications sent directly to this email address cannot be accepted
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This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood's Talent Acquisition team. We won't accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.
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📌 Facilities Maintenance Manager (Victoria)
🏢 Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
📍 Victoria