Facilities Manager

About The Team

The Campus Development portfolio plays a pivotal role in the future growth and sustainability of the University. This business unit is responsible for facilitating and managing essential infrastructure, maintenance, and capital works projects that underpin the University's operations and growth.

A key responsibility of this portfolio is the delivery of the University’s Campus Development Plan, which is critical to ensuring the campus evolves in line with strategic priorities, supports innovation, and meets the needs of students, staff, and the broader community. By managing complex projects and maintaining high standards across all facilities, the Campus Development team helps create an environment that fosters learning, research, and community engagement.

As a central enabler of the University’s operations, this portfolio ensures that every project and initiative aligns with sustainability principles, modern design standards, and long-term planning objectives.

Your New Role

To ensure that Preventative maintenance, Reactive Work and minor project work is undertaken in an efficient and effective manner in accordance with university policy and procedure whilst achieving safety compliance and client satisfaction.

This position is accountable for ensuring the following services and operations are effectively

planned, purposefully delivered, efficiently operated and aligned to meet the University’s

strategic needs and objectives:
Murdoch External Campuses
- Infrastructure Asset Inventory and Audit
- Infrastructure Asset Repairs and Maintenance
- Infrastructure Service Provision
- Electrical Services
- Mechanical Services
- Hydraulic Services
- Fire Protection Services
- General Maintenance Services
- Building Management Systems

Your Key responsibilities will include
- Liaise with customers to identify needs and agree on the scope of works to be undertaken, ensure stakeholders are aware of any impacts
- Plan, schedule, and oversee maintenance works to ensure timely completion, mínimal disruption, and alignment with budget.
- Supervise technicians and contractors, ensuring quality standards are met and strategic asset management goals are supported.
- Coordinate planned shutdowns, isolations, emergency breakdowns, and after-hours works to maintain operational continuity.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to team members; lead by example in professionalism and conduct.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, University policies, and occupational safety and health requirements.

Please refer to the

Position Description

for further details.

What We Offer You

This Continuous, Full Time attracts a remuneration of $109,943 - $125,825 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze
- tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

- Periodic salary increases between 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 6% increase
- Flexible work arrangements
- Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
- Indigenous Language Allowance
- Salary packaging options - such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
- Employee Assistance Program
- On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our

benefits and services page



Join us
- A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
- Your most recent resume (CV)

Selection Criteria:

- Relevant experience in facilities management or related environment
- Possession of a ‘C’ class vehicle drivers’ licence
- Basic maintenance and technical abilities
- Ability to successfully work independently with mínimal supervision
- Demonstrated problem solving skills including the ability to work with limited resources

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Richard Brennand, Manager Facilities and Maintenance and quote JR103911 as the reference.

Applications Close on 6th June 2025 (11:59pm AWST)

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