Join the ECMS Team: Head of Property

Great learning starts with great spaces.

ECMS’philosophy is simple; we foster lifelonglearning. As afor-purposeorganisation, with84Kindergartensand Early Learning and Care Centres, weimpactthe lives of more than6,500 Victorian children each week.

We’re looking for a strong leader to join us as Head of Property. This multi-facetedrole will be responsible for leading ECMS’ property strategy, ensuringeffective management and optimisation of all property arrangements andpartnerships.

This role leads the coordination of new serviceopening/closures, capital works projects, facility and maintenance operations,and management of leases, suppliers and contractors. It will require excellentcommunication skills and stakeholder management.

If you’re a “get stuff done” person with a strategic lens, read on

About the role

- Youwill lead ECMS’ facility and asset strategy, ensuring safe andhigh-quality service delivery, effective use of resources and long-termsustainability
- Youwill lead the coordination of key building works and site improvementprojects, partnering with relevant stakeholders to ensure all works meetrigorous safety and quality requirements
- Youwill lead facilities maintenance with a proactive and planned approach,minimising disruptions to regular service provision
- Youwill develop and manage ECMS’ asset management framework, ensuringsuccessful long-term asset planning and prioritisation, balancing servicerequirements, asset condition, risk and available investment
- Youwill provide strategic oversight of EMCS’ lease portfolio with effectivegovernance and controls, managing all financial, operational and workplacerisks and ensuringappropriatemitigation strategiesareimplemented




- Youwill manage procurement activities and supplier relationships for allfacilities-related procurement, including contract negotiations andanalysis of performance to identify and implement efficiencies

About you

- You hold a relevant tertiary qualification/s in property, asset management, facilities management, engineering, construction management, or a related field
- Youhold a minimum of five years experience in a relative position
- You demonstratestrong leadership experience in managing facilities, maintenance or assetmanagement within a multi-site geographically dispersed organisation
- You have a keen understanding of managing budgets, service agreements andcontractor performance
- Yourcommunication skills are excellent, and you demonstrate high levelnegotiation and change leadership skills
- You showstrong financial acumen including working with operating and capitalbudgets, demonstrating an ability to develop long term strategy
- Holdor willing to obtain a current WWCC, Mandatory Reporting Certificate, Foundations of Child Safety training certificate and Police Check.

Why ECMS?

- Abilityto make a positive impact in our communities – we’re a proud place based,for purpose, not for profit, who put people at the centre of ourwork
- A dedicatedprofessional development budget—tailored learning opportunities to suityour goals
- Generoussalary, hybrid work from home options
- Generousbenefits – 50% childcare discount, discounts to hundreds of majorretailers, paid parental leave
- Wehave a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued andappreciated – 84% of our team recommend ECMS as a outstanding place towork

Join us in shaping the future of early education

ECMS is committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing, andinclusion of all children. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals from diverse communities andbackgrounds.

📌 Head of Property (Melbourne)
🏢 Early Childhood Management Services
📍 Melbourne