For more than 38 years, Cirka has grown into a leading, multi-faceted presentation partner, delivering high-quality cleaning and facility services across some of Australia’s most recognised environments. Our clients include international sporting events, iconic sporting and entertainment venues, tertiary education campuses, aged care homes, healthcare facilities, premium commercial properties and national retail portfolios.

We are proud to operate in complex, high-profile settings where consistency, reliability and attention to detail matter. Our reputation is built on strong partnerships, operational excellence and the dedication of our people.

The role

We are looking for an experienced and organised Campus Services Manager to oversee the porterage division of our service delivery to our client, La Trobe University.

Reporting to the Contract Manager and working onsite at the La Trobe campus in Bundoora, you will be responsible for ensuring that the porterage team completes all work requests in a timely and safe manner. You and your team will work in partnership with the Cirka cleaning teams to make sure the campus is presented to an exceptional standard.

Some of your duties will include:

Lead, manage and motivate your team to deliver exceptional furniture delivery, room setup and packdown for general and event services across the University campus.

Assess and triage all work requests; assigning staff to complete, quote preparation where required, closing off request once works completed.

Adapting to take on high-priority and last minute service requests.

Build and maintain strong professional relationships with key stakeholders within the University, as well as external suppliers.

Inducting, training, rostering and coordination of your staff. Providing regular performance feedback and coaching to your team.

Ensure that your team is compliant with all OH&S; practices and procedures. Provide ongoing training to ensure your team can perform their job safely.

Regular reporting on service delivery, number of work requests delivered, operation to budget, P&L; etc.

Work in conjunction with Campus Service Manager and Supervisors of cleaning teams to ensure that Cirka delivers a comprehensive facilities management service across the Campus.

To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who:

Likely comes from a dispatch, delivery coordination, or warehouse operations background.

Has the ability to stay calm, move rapid, adapt and get things right.

Experience managing a team of 10-20 and getting the best performance out of them.

Good understanding of financial processes including purchasing, managing operations within budget and analysis of financial data.





Hold Australian Drivers Licence, Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Full-time right to work in Australia.

We treat our people with respect and appreciate their hard work in jobs where expectations are high. Our team is the centre of our business, and we are continually looking for ways to provide benefits that support your life, not just your working life.

Comprehensive TRP consisting of base salary ($85 – 90k) + super + bonus scheme (subject to KPI's and targets being met).

Unlock additional leave benefits after 12 months service such as 1 week of wellbeing leave, employer paid parental leave and more.

Exclusive access to discounts and cashback with 100's of retailers, so you can save money every day.

Salary sacrifice novated leasing; helping reduce the cost of vehicle finance, fuel, maintenance and roadside assistance.

Access to the CirkaPerks Wellbeing Centre where you can access a vast library of fitness videos, healthy recipes and articles to help you, no matter where you are, in your wellbeing journey.

Cirka is committed to equity, inclusion, and diversityto drive our business results, provide an environment where everyone feels respected and where different views and alternative perspectives are valued.We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of varied age, ability, and faith.

For more information on the position, please contact our friendly recruitment team at @cirka.com.au.

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Facilities Management & Outsourced Services

Cirka is proud to have been delivering cleaning solutions for more than 30 years.

Over this time we have built a reputation as a quality service provider, partnering our customers through all areas of the cleaning business in buildings and locations throughout Australia.



We provide managed services to more than 150 large and varied contracts including the premium Collins Square and Bourke Place office complexes in Melbourne, the iconic Arts Centre Melbourne, the Australian Open Tennis, Melbourne & Olympic Parks, La Trobe University, Westpac House, the Education Building, Wakefield House, the State Administration Centre and Calvary Hospital in Adelaide, and more than 630 Reece plumbing and bathroom supplies stores and offices throughout the country. We are proud to also work with Knight Frank, JLL, Colliers, CBRE, Cromwells, ACMI, SA State Government and Spotless well as numerous other customers.

Cirka is experienced in the servicing of commercial offices, office complexes, international events, performing arts venues, sporting precincts, educational campuses, retail locations as well as general areas serving the public.

We provide a comprehensive list of services including cleaning, hygiene, waste removal and recycling, window cleaning, grounds maintenance, environmental auditing, low-tech maintenance and other related services.

Cirka is proud to have been delivering cleaning solutions for more than 30 years.

Over this time we have built a reputation as a quality service provider, partnering our customers through all areas of the cleaning business in buildings and locations throughout Australia. We provide managed services to more than 150 large and varied contracts including the premium Collins Square and Bourke Place office complexes in Melbourne, the iconic Arts Centre Melbourne, the Australian Open Tennis, Melbourne & Olympic Parks, La Trobe University, Westpac House, the Education Building, Wakefield House, the State Administration Centre and Calvary Hospital in Adelaide, and more than 630 Reece plumbing and bathroom supplies stores and offices throughout the country. We are proud to also work with Knight Frank, JLL, Colliers, CBRE, Cromwells, ACMI, SA State Government and Spotless well as numerous other customers.

Cirka is experienced in the servicing of commercial offices, office complexes, international events, performing arts venues, sporting precincts, educational campuses, retail locations as well as general areas serving the public.

We provide a comprehensive list of services including cleaning, hygiene, waste removal and recycling, window cleaning, grounds maintenance, environmental auditing, low-tech maintenance and other related services.

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📌 Facilities Manager - Porterage (Melbourne)
🏢 Cirka
📍 Melbourne