SPECIALISED PROJECT MANAGEMENT GROUP PTY LTD – Clayton VIC
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 cooperative 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
Initial3–6 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.
A contractor arrangement may be considered, with rates negotiated separately.