Job Description
Why should you apply?
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Reporting to the National Operations Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day facilities management of a large chilled distribution centre. Leading a team of three maintenance technicians, supported by specialist contractors, you will be responsible for maintaining critical infrastructure, managing site expenditure and ensuring the facility operates safely and efficiently.
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This role requires a proactive leader who can balance operational priorities, financial performance and stakeholder expectations in a fast-paced workplace.
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Location: Melbourne's Western suburbs
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Lead and coordinate the maintenance team and external contractors.
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Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance across critical site infrastructure, including refrigeration and building services.
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Manage site budgets, P&L; responsibilities and maintenance expenditure.
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Drive asset reliability, minimise downtime and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
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Ensure contractor compliance, safety standards and risk management procedures are maintained.
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Manage critical breakdowns, coordinating effective responses and minimising operational disruption.
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Build strong relationships with site operations and internal stakeholders.
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Identify opportunities for capital improvements and cost efficiencies.
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The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in the following: n
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Minimum five years' experience in Facilities Management or a comparable leadership role.
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Background in industrial facilities, distribution centres, manufacturing or complex commercial environments.
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Proven experience leading maintenance teams and managing specialist contractors.
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Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, P&L; management and expenditure control.
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Sound understanding of preventative maintenance, building services and critical infrastructure.
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Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
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A proactive, collaborative and safety-focused leadership approach.
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A trade background would be advantageous but is not essential.
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We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate commercial awareness, strong leadership capability and a commitment to long-term development.
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📌 Facilities Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Sharp & Carter
📍 Melbourne