Manager Maintenance and Grounds

Overview

Manager Maintenance and Grounds is a newly established leadership role with the autonomy to shape systems, improve services, and embed best practices. The role has a multi-site scope across South Australia and Victoria, offering variety and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across diverse and purpose-driven environments.

About Us

Lutheran Homes Group (LHG) is a leading not-for-profit provider of home and community support, residential care and retirement living services for senior Australians. With over 1,300 dedicated employees and volunteers, we deliver personalised care across South Australia and regional Victoria, empowering older Australians to live with dignity and choice. Committed to quality care, innovation, and staff development, we are proud of our rich history and values, and we continually strive to grow while making a positive impact in the lives of those we support.

The Role

The Manager Maintenance and Grounds is responsible for leading day-to-day maintenance and grounds operations across LHG's aged care and retirement living sites in South Australia and Victoria. This includes supervising staff, planning preventative and reactive maintenance, and ensuring grounds and facilities are safe, functional, and well-presented. The role works closely with internal teams to deliver minor works and capital upgrades, maintain compliance, and improve how services are delivered. It also manages contractor performance, monitors budget, oversees procurement of materials and services, and reports regularly to the General Manager, Commercial and Assets.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support multi-disciplinary maintenance and grounds teams across multiple locations
• Oversee all preventative and reactive maintenance to ensure safe, functional, and well-presented environments
• Maintain high standards in landscaping, site presentation, and contractor performance
• Ensure compliance with all WHS, legislative and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate on minor works and capital projects to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery
• Manage procurement, budgets, and reporting to support efficient and accountable operations
• Promote a strong safety culture and drive continuous improvement in maintenance practices
• Travel to Victorian sites once or twice every two months, as needed

What You'll Bring

• Trade qualification or equivalent experience in maintenance, building, or facilities management
• Proven leadership experience across multi-site operations, ideally within aged care, healthcare, or community service environments
• Strong understanding of WHS, compliance standards, and contractor management
• Skilled in planning and delivering preventative/reactive maintenance using digital systems
• Experience managing procurement, budgets, and reporting within an operational or asset management framework
• Formal training in Asset or Facilities Management and experience in regulated environments (preferred)
• Early-career professional with experience in construction project management

Special Requirements

• NDIS risk-assessed role – a current NDIS Worker Screening Clearance is required
• A current Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel between sites across South Australia and Victoria
• The successful candidate will have access to a fleet vehicle for work-related travel

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
• Location: Adelaide, South Australia (with travel to Victoria)

Why Lutheran Homes Group

At our organisation, you'll enjoy a supportive team environment with ample opportunities for growth as we continue to expand. We believe in fostering a professional yet fun culture where every team member is valued. If you\'re looking to make a meaningful impact while growing in your career, this role offers the perfect balance.

How to Apply

To apply or to see a detailed position description, please click 'Apply Now' or for further information please contact us. Applications close 5:00 pm Monday 8 September 2025. Candidates may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to the closing date, so apply today Please note we are not accepting recruitment agency applications at this time.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

---