Clayton, Melbourne | Full-time, onsite | Initial 3–6 month contract
$200,000–$220,000 p.a. equivalent + super, pro rata

Lead an established team at the forefront of pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Specialised Management Group (SMG) is seeking an experienced IFM Contract Manager to lead facilities management at a cutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

With mobilisation complete and capable hard and soft services teams already in place, you’ll have a strong foundation to build on. Your focus will be maintaining client confidence, bringing out the best in the team and sustaining strong service performance.

Why consider this opportunity?

- Advanced manufacturing: Support the facilities behind next-generation pharmaceutical manufacturing.

- An established team: Lead experienced onsite people and specialist service delivery partners.

- A supportive client: Work with a collaborative client that values strong relationships and reliable delivery.

- Ownership and influence: Lead contract performance and drive practical service improvements.

- A potential permanent opportunity: Start with a 3–6 month contract through SMG, with the possibility of transitioning into permanent full-time employment with the site’s IFM service provider.

About the role

- Lead hard and soft services teams and specialist delivery partners.

- Maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and reliable delivery.

- Manage contract performance, budgets and reporting.

- Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, safety and compliance.

- Learn the site quickly and take ownership from the outset.

About you

- Strong experience managing IFM contracts or comparable complex facilities operations.

- A technical or hard services background is preferred.

- Strong leadership,



commercial judgement and client relationship skills.

- Pharmaceutical manufacturing or GMP experience is highly desirable.

- Soft services experience is welcome but not essential.

We also welcome experienced technical facilities managers ready to step into broader contract leadership.

The arrangement

- Initial 3–6 month contract with SMG, with potential to extend or transition into permanent full time employment with our client, the site’s IFM service provider, subject to performance and business requirements.

- Full-time, based onsite in Clayton. Applicants must be Melbourne-based and have full, unrestricted Australian working rights.

- Annualised base salary of $200,000–$220,000 plus super, depending on experience, paid pro rata for the engagement period.

- Indicative salaried equivalent of approximately $101–$111 per hour plus super, based on a 38-hour week, with paid leave entitlements.

- Immediate start available.

- A contractor arrangement may be considered, with rates negotiated separately.

Apply with your CV and complete the screening questions below.

APPLICATION SCREENING QUESTIONS

1. Are you currently based in Melbourne?
Yes / No

2. Do you have full, unrestricted working rights in Australia?
Yes / No

3. Are you available to work full-time onsite in Clayton, Melbourne?
Yes / No

4. Are you willing to accept an initial 3–6 month contract, with the possibility of extension or a permanent role?
Yes / No

5. What is your notice period?
Immediately available / 1 week / 2 weeks / 4 weeks / Other—please specify

6. What annual base salary are you seeking, excluding superannuation?
Free-text amount in AUD

7. Do you have experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or GMP environments?
Yes / No, with optional details

📌 IFM Contract Manager – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (Clayton)
🏢 SPECIALISED PROJECT MANAGEMENT GROUP
📍 Clayton