Job Description
Maintenance Manager - Premium Accommodation Community
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We're seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to take ownership of a beautifully maintained, high‐quality Student Residential community.
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This is not a reactive maintenance role. It's a visible, people‐first position for someone who values solid relationships, clear communication, and pride in presentation. You'll be the trusted onsite presence, ensuring the community operates safely, smoothly, and to a gold‐standard every day.
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What's On Offer
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Salary up to $100,000 + Super + Incentives
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Monday–Friday only (no weekends)
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Free onsite parking
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Strong autonomy with senior leadership support
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Professionally managed, long‐term community
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A role where you genuinely improve resident experience and wellbeing
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The Role
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You'll oversee all maintenance and operational services across a professionally managed residential property, ensuring buildings, assets, and facilities are safe, compliant, and immaculately presented.
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You'll be the key onsite contact for residents, internal teams, and contractors—combining hands‐on maintenance leadership with a calm, professional, and approachable presence.
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Key responsibilities
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Oversee day‐to‐day maintenance of building services, plant, and infrastructure
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Lead and support Maintenance Officers
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Manage trades and external contractors (scope, schedule, quality)
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Conduct regular inspections and implement preventative maintenance
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Proactively identify and address maintenance risks or defects
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Respond to and coordinate emergency maintenance when required
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Maintain accurate records, asset registers, and documentation
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Liaise with residents and stakeholders on maintenance requests
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About You
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You're hands‐on, organised, and take genuine pride in well‐run environments. You communicate clearly, manage competing priorities with ease, and approach maintenance with a proactive, solutions‐focused mindset.
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You'll bring
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Trade or Maintenance Services qualifications (or equivalent experience)
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3+ years' experience in Facilities or Maintenance Management
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Experience managing contractors
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Strong WHS and compliance knowledge
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Intermediate computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
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Excellent attention to detail and organisation
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Friendly, professional communication skills
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All applications are treated in strict confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.

📌 Maintenance Manager - Premium Accommodation Community (Queensland)
🏢 Gough Recruitment (Qld
📍 Queensland