Manager, Maintenance Assurance and Property

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Homes Victoria

**Salary**: $127,467 - $170,579

Occupation: Asset Management and Planning

Reference: VG/DFFH/HV/CW/683705

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

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**THE ROLE**

**Are you**:

- Purpose driven and passionate about delivering great outcomes for people, the Victorian community, and the natural environment.
- A customer service, maintenance and/or a facilities management professional with demonstrated experience leading a team to deliver services, implement programs, prepare budgets, procure contractors, monitor progress, and keep stakeholders informed and engaged in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Solutions-focused leader with a track record of successfully delivering high value social infrastructure services.
- A people-oriented leader with an ability to build a team-based approach, facilitate collaboration and cooperation among team.

The Manager Maintenance Assurance and Property Condition is responsible for delivery of compliance and monitoring functions relating to property condition audits and maintenance contracts. The role involves the provision of professional advice, management of project staff and maintaining collaborative relationships with key stakeholders. A high standard of project co-ordination is required to ensure the implementation of systems to facilitate continuous improvement and that key performance indicators are delivered.

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Oversee local delivery of integrated, multidisciplinary services that provide holistic client outcomes and ensure they meet state-wide departmental and government objectives, budget considerations and community expectations.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of issues impacting the department's clients and investigate and lead critical projects that develop and review policies, professional standards, and operating practices to enhance service delivery, budget effectiveness, efficiency, and improved client outcomes.
- Forge strong connections across the department and with external stakeholders and collaborate on the strategic design and development of departmental objectives that impact state-wide or significant localised service delivery to ensure effective, efficient, and coordinated services are provided for all clients.

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**VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS POLICY**

The department may require its employees to be fully vaccinated against preventable diseases such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19). The department's **COVID-19 Vaccination requirements policy**(Word) outlines the requirements for existing employees, other workplace participants and prospective employees. Please read in full prior to applying.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.