• Full-time opportunity based at our modern head office in Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
• Lead high performing, customer-focused facilities and maintenance functions across all VMCH sites
• Bring strong commercial and supplier contract experience  
• Partner with leaders to balance expectations while driving meaningful improvement and client outcomes

The Position

This is a rare opportunity to shape a critical business function as this role heads our Facilities and Asset Management and is accountable for the whole-of-life stewardship, presentation, safety, compliance and commercial performance of VMCH's diverse property portfolio. The portfolio includes residential aged care, retirement living, affordable housing, disability properties and accommodation, specialist education and corporate facilities.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, as a member of the VMCH Leadership Team you will work closely with the Head of Development. Major developments are led by the Head of Development; this role contributes operational and lifecycle expertise and ensures complete developments are effectively commissioned and transitioned into ongoing facilities management.

VMCH. Flourishing communities, vibrant careers.

With us, you will bring your commercial, supplier and compliance expertise together with strong relationship-building skills and a passion for improvement ensuring our teams deliver high-quality services that make a genuine difference in the lives of older Australians.

The responsibilities 

• Leading facilities management and maintenance services across all VMCH locations, while establishing and monitoring portfolio-wide standards
• Implementing regular site inspection and assurance processes
• Developing an effective operating model for maintenance officers and external providers
• Partnering with operational, sales and marketing leaders to ensure properties are well maintained and presented to a high standard
• Leading whole-of-life asset management across the portfolio to maximise asset performance, longevity, service outcomes and value
• Developing and maintaining an asset management framework, with a portfolio asset management and renewal plan.

What's Required

• Tertiary qualification in property, asset management, facilities management, engineering, construction management, commerce or a related discipline, or equivalent substantial experience
• Leadership experience, in facilities, maintenance or asset management within a large, geographically dispersed and operationally complex property portfolio
• Experience in leading high-volume maintenance operations and building accountable, service-oriented teams.
• Strong commercial and financial capability, including operating and capital budgets, whole-of-life costing, business cases, procurement and contract negotiation
• Experience establishing and managing complex facilities contracts and outsourced service-provider relationships
• Sound knowledge of property, building, essential services, workplace safety, accessibility and relevant statutory compliance obligations
• Highly developed communication, relationship management, negotiation and change leadership skills
• Current Victorian driver's licence and capacity to travel across VMCH locations.

What's Possible

• Rewarding work, within a supportive environment
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary + salary packaging (with potential for increased take-home pay)
• Flexible, family friendly work culture
• Wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and close family members
• Enjoy access to Fitness Passport, helping you and your family stay active with heavily discounted access to hundreds of fitness and recreation venues
• Discounts on private health insurance, school holiday programs, car hire and much more!
• Open a high-interest savings account via our banking partner
• Join a place where diversity and inclusion lives, breathes and thrives.

More About Us

VMCH is a Catholic, for-purpose organisation providing aged care, disability services, retirement living, home care, specialist education and affordable housing across Victoria. With more than 100 years of experience, our workforce of 4,000-plus staff and volunteers are dedicated to supporting 15,000+ people primarily in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Please note successful applicants to this position will be required to provide evidence of relevant work permits or Australian residency, and the necessary screening checks.

Kindly note we do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from Recruitment Agencies.

If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about improving quality outcomes and supporting exceptional care and services, we would love to hear from you.

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