EPE is a great Australian success story. As a veteran owned business, we partner with over 20 Commonwealth agencies to deliver specialist capability, training, through life support and project management. In ****, we were honoured with the NZDF Minister for Defence Award for Excellence, and today we continue to expand with strong operations across the U.S., Europe and Southeast Asia.
Many of our team members bring valuable experience from Defence and law enforcement backgrounds. Protecting and supporting people is at the heart of who we are. At EPE, we foster a workplace that is safe, inclusive and enjoyable; a place where people are proud to come to work every day.
The Role
This is a unique opportunity to lead a small, dynamic team responsible for the maintenance, repair, supply, training and day to day support of a specialist Defence capability in Brisbane. Working closely with the Project Manager, you'll coordinate with a sister facility interstate, and travel across Australia and overseas as required.
You will lead a team of 5+ Facility Support Technicians, along with contractors and OEM representatives as needed, ensuring the capability is always ready to support training, exercises and operational deployments.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate and deliver all EPE support activities for the Defence capability in QLD
Manage the EPE Facility Support Team in QLD
Support and maintain the facility as specified by the Commonwealth
Act as EPE's liaison to Defence staff and associated base personnel in QLD
Support the EPE Help Desk and Operational Support function
Manage the preparation, deployment, relocation and recovery of capability sub-systems for training, major exercises and operational deployments
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
Project Management experience, or equivalent experience in a small/medium complex Defence environment (sub $50 million)
Ability to lead both agile and traditional project support methodologies simultaneously




Highly developed stakeholder engagement and management skills
Valid, unrestricted driver's licence
Proven ability to manage complex projects with strict attention to detail
High level of proficiency with MS Office; basic proficiency with MS Project
Australian citizen, capable of obtaining and maintaining an NV1 security clearance
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Willingness to travel interstate and overseas as required
Current first aid certificate preferred (or capable of obtaining)
Personal Attributes
Self-motivated with the ability to thrive in a results-driven environment
Comfortable working independently or as part of a small, agile team
Able to handle a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines
Contributes to a client-centred, entrepreneurial, can-do culture
Experience designing and delivering training packages is a plus
Why Join EPE?
Competitive remuneration package
Bonuses and incentives – performance bonuses, profit sharing and staff awards
Tuition reimbursement – assistance with education and professional development costs
Many company events – Melbourne Cup, Christmas and EOFY Party to name a few
Charity team building events
Employee discounts on services through our HRIS system
Great work environment
Free onsite parking
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
As a Defence security clearance (NV1 minimum) is required for this role, you must be an Australian citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, and your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. You will also need to satisfy police checks and employment screening verification.
For more information and a copy of the Position Description please contact:
Alex Taubert
HR Advisor
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📌 Facility Manager | Defence Contract (Queensland)
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