Maintenance Supervisors

Holmesglen Institute is a leading provider of vocational and higher education in Victoria, with over 40 years of experience and 140,000 graduates. As one of the largest government-owned TAFEs, we offer 600+ courses across multiple campuses, including Chadstone, Moorabbin, Glen Waverley, Eildon, and Melbourne's CBD. Our hands-on learning approach is supported by state-of-the-art facilities and strong industry partnerships, ensuring students gain the skills needed for successful careers. We foster a supportive, inclusive environment that encourages both staff and students to grow, innovate, and make a positive community impact.

The Opportunity:

• Full-Time | Ongoing |Two positions available.
• PW7 $92,375 - $101,744 per annum pro rata + 12% super + leave loading (dependent on qualifications and experience).
• Moorabbin/Glen Waverley Campus – onsite parking with close proximity to public transport.

The Property Services Division (PSD) delivers essential maintenance and cleaning services across all Holmesglen campuses, ensuring facilities are safe, clean, and well-maintained for students and staff. PSD responds promptly to maintenance needs, oversees routine cleaning, and manages the Institute's Asset Management Plan, providing strategic oversight of long-term building care, sustainability, and optimisation of infrastructure. The division plays a vital role in supporting Holmesglen's operational and strategic objectives through effective asset and facilities management.

Based at either the Moorabbin or Glen Waverley campus, the Maintenance Supervisor will lead a skilled team to prioritise and allocate maintenance tasks across campuses. You will action maintenance schedules, support essential services, and plan both scheduled and reactive maintenance and grounds activities. The role includes supervising staff and contractors across electrical, plumbing, building fabrication, mechanical, and gardening disciplines, ensuring buildings and services are fully functional, safe and efficient.

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you will:

• Provide high-level service and support to stakeholders, responding to maintenance requests, faults and emergencies as part of a 24/7 on-call roster.
• Oversee and allocate work to Maintenance Officers and contractors, fostering a positive and effective team environment.
• Support audits, reporting, budgeting and contract management, including preparing quotes, bids and stakeholder correspondence.
• Maintain and develop maintenance schedules and procedures to ensure buildings, equipment and grounds are well-maintained and compliant with OHS requirements.
• Coordinate maintenance projects and site works, conduct regular asset audits, and manage garden and grounds services to ensure quality, safety and minimal disruption across campuses.

To be successful, you'll have:

• Extensive experience in maintenance and building operations, including interpreting technical drawings and managing multi-trade maintenance activities.
• Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and contractors, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of maintenance projects.
• Broad technical knowledge of building systems, including mechanical and electrical services, OHS compliance, budgeting, and the use of asset management software.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build effective relationships and contribute positively to team and organisational outcomes.
• Post-secondary or post-trade qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, relevant studies in Leadership or Management, and a current valid driver's licence.
• WWCC and Police Check: Appointment to this position is dependent on obtaining an 'employee' Working with Children Check, and a valid Police Check within the last 12 months.

Our commitment to you:

At Holmesglen Institute, we are committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and flexible workplace where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. We've implemented strong systems and ongoing support to ensure our staff can work and deliver in a safe and adaptable environment. Our team benefits from a range of wellbeing initiatives, access to the Employee Assistance Program, and opportunities for professional and career development. We also offer paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

Holmesglen is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities, and identities to apply for roles within our organisation, including the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter with responses to the Key Selection Criteria. We commit to respond to every applicant.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Darren Morton (Manager Facilities) at

For further information relating to this opportunity and to view the position description, please click here.

Applications for this position close on 11:59 pm Sunday 30th of November 2025.

Employees attending certain workplace settings, including health and care facilities, may be required to be meet mandatory vaccination obligations.

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