Manager Facility Management & Maintenance Australia

Maintenance Manager - Josephville, Scenic Rim QLD

Lead engineering, maintenance and facilities for a global leader in collagen proteins

Senior leadership role with real ownership of plant reliability, shutdowns, budgets and capital projects

Competitive salary package plus superannuation, an Employee Assistance Program and annual health checks

Career development across GELITA’s international network of more than 20 sites

Live and work in Queensland’s beautiful Scenic Rim - around an hour from Brisbane

Who We Are

Founded in 1875, the GELITA Group is a global leader in collagen proteins – gelatine, collagen and collagen peptides – employing more than 2,900 people across more than 20 sites on six continents. With a strong international presence and deep scientific expertise, we deliver natural collagen protein solutions to the food, health and nutrition markets, as well as the pharmaceutical and medical industries. Our products also enable a broad range of innovative technical applications – all guided by one shared purpose: Improving Quality of Life.

Driven by our GELITA Values and a strong foundation in scientific research, we are committed to innovation and excellence, with a consistent focus on quality, expertise, and customer orientation.

Here in Australia, our team of nearly 100 people spans production, engineering, food technology, quality, supply chain, safety, finance and sales. We are a small team with a big impact - where every role counts and your contribution is seen.

This full-time, permanent position is based at our manufacturing facility in Josephville, in Queensland’s picturesque Scenic Rim - approximately 90 km south of Brisbane and within easy reach of the Gold Coast.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on engineering leader to join us as our Manager Facility Management & Maintenance Australia and take ownership of our site’s engineering, maintenance and facility management functions at Josephville. In this role, you will drive equipment reliability, plant performance and continuous improvement, ensuring maintenance and engineering activities are carried out safely, efficiently and in compliance with WHS legislation and relevant regulations and standards. You will lead a skilled team of employees and contractors, proactively managing maintenance requirements to minimise equipment breakdowns and operational disruptions. Working closely with the Senior Management and Operations teams, you will also help deliver engineering and development projects, report on maintenance performance and priorities,



and identify opportunities to improve the reliability, efficiency and long-term performance of our plant and facilities.

Reporting to the Head of Plant Management Australia, your key responsibilities will include:

- Oversee engineering, maintenance, workshops, utilities and facility operations to ensure safe, reliable and efficient site performance.
- Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs, minimise equipment breakdowns and reduce unplanned downtime.
- Plan, budget and coordinate the annual plant shutdown and ongoing maintenance activities.
- Ensure plant equipment – including steam systems, refrigeration and pressure vessels – complies with WHS legislation and Australian Standards, along with relevant safety, food safety, calibration and operating procedures.
- Lead, develop and engage the Engineering and Maintenance team, ensuring clear responsibilities, appropriate training and a strong culture of safety, accountability and teamwork.
- Provide timely maintenance support to Production, Farm, Quality and Administration.
- Prepare and manage maintenance budgets, capital expenditure plans and monthly and annual management reports.
- Support capital projects, engineering improvements and plant upgrades in collaboration with the Project Team.
- Manage engineering contractors and suppliers in conjunction with the Procurement Manager.
- Contribute to internal, external and customer audits, ensuring compliance requirements are met and corrective actions implemented.
- Collaborate with Senior Management and Operations to achieve business objectives, improve operational efficiency and support continuous improvement.
- Undertake other reasonable duties as required to meet business needs.

At GELITA Australia, every person and every function is essential to our success. You will be empowered to build strong, meaningful working relationships with employees and leaders across all departments on site and with colleagues around the world – including through our global program committees – giving you real influence and visibility within our international business.

About You

You are a proactive, hands-on leader who takes ownership, thrives on a varied workload and enjoys bringing people together to solve problems. You lead by example on safety,



communicate clearly and respectfully at every level, and bring a flexible, practical approach to keeping a busy plant running at its best. You will also bring:

Tertiary qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering, or a trade background (e.g. Mechanical Fitter or Electrician) combined with substantial maintenance management experience.

Proven experience leading maintenance and engineering teams in a manufacturing environment, ideally within food, beverage or pharmaceutical processing.

Sound technical knowledge of process plant and utilities such as steam boilers, refrigeration, compressed air and pressure vessels.

Experience managing maintenance budgets, capital projects, shutdowns and contractors.

Working knowledge of WHS legislation, food safety standards and audit requirements.

Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis.

Exceptional attention to detail with excellent organisational abilities.

Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks efficiently.

Full Australian working rights and a current driver’s licence (our site is in a rural location).

Why work for GELITA?

Full-time, permanent role with a competitive salary package plus superannuation

Be part of a global leader in gelatine and collagen solutions, with a history dating back to 1875

Shape the future of our site through capital projects, plant upgrades and continuous improvement

Enjoy a supportive, team-oriented regional and global team environment

Ongoing development through our GROW learning platform, coaching, mentoring and global development programs

Your wellbeing matters – Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and annual health checks

A workplace where safety and quality come first, backed by our global GoSafe program

Contribute to natural, sustainable products made on circular-economy principles

Enjoy the Scenic Rim lifestyle - and leave the city traffic behind

Equal Opportunity Employer

GELITA is proudly an equal opportunity employer. The GELITA management principles are based on common values. Communication and trust are the pillars on which our teams act. This philosophy enables us to engage and retain the very best employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, genders, ages, cultures and abilities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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