Fixed-Term Maternity Leave Contract

Step into a hands-on Facilities Manager role with a boutique commercial property management business, where you’ll receive a structured handover and the opportunity to take ownership of a varied commercial portfolio.

About CHP Management

Established in 2014, CHP Management is a boutique commercial property management company based in Hawthorn. We manage a portfolio of retail, office and industrial assets across Australia and pride ourselves on exceptional service, practical outcomes and continually improving the assets we manage for our clients and stakeholders.

About the opportunity

We are looking for an organised and initiative-taking Facilities Manager to join our team on a fixed-term maternity leave contract. Commencing in December 2026, you’ll receive a structured handover through to mid-January before taking ownership of the role. The contract is expected to continue until approximately September/October 2027. Working closely with the Property Manager, contractors and the wider team, you will coordinate facilities operations, repairs and maintenance, compliance, risk management and portfolio administration across a diverse commercial property portfolio.

Key responsibilities

- Coordinate planned and reactive repairs and maintenance, including work orders, purchase orders and contractor follow-up
- Maintain contractor lists, preventive maintenance contracts, service agreements and key operational registers
- Monitor asset compliance, presentation, risk items and outstanding maintenance actions
- Complete property inspections and prepare clear follow-up reporting with the Property Manager
- Maintain accurate property and lease files, registers and portfolio records
- Manage exceptions relating to insurance,



security and statutory requirements
- Coordinate incident reporting and follow established procedures
- Use Yardi, SharePoint, Outlook and Microsoft Office to manage workflow, records and communication
- Participate in WIP reviews, portfolio meetings and regular deadline tracking

About you

- Previous experience as a Facilities Manager or Senior Facilities Coordinator, ideally within commercial property
- Highly organised, detail-focused and confident managing competing priorities
- Practical, accountable and responsive in a fast-paced environment
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with a service-focused approach
- Sound knowledge of repairs and maintenance coordination, contractor management, compliance and risk
- Strong administrative capability and proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Yardi and SharePoint will be highly regarded
- Comfortable completing site inspections and working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders

What we offer

- A supported transition, including structured onboarding and handover from the current Facilities Manager
- Guidance from experienced senior team members and ongoing support throughout the contract
- Exposure to a varied commercial property portfolio and a broad range of facilities responsibilities
- A professional, team-oriented team environment within a boutique property management business
- A salary package of $90,000 to $100,000 per year, based on experience

Recruitment process

Every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team, not by artificial intelligence. We value the time candidates put into applying and take a considered human approach when shortlisting applicants for interview. CHP Management is committed to a respectful and inclusive workplace.

📌 Facilities Manager (Hawthorn)
🏢 CHP Management
📍 Hawthorn