Maintenance Manager

• Permanent, full-time appointment 
• Level 8/9: $117,918 - $146, % superannuation

About the University

The University of Wollongong (UOW) supports staff to achieve a healthy work/life balance through a range of initiatives including flexible work arrangements, 4 weeks annual leave per year, personal leave days plus additional leave over the Christmas/Ney Year break. We offer competitive salaries, access to generous superannuation and structured career progression. 

About the Division

The Infrastructure and Property Division (IPD) is responsible for the strategic planning, development, and management of UOW's physical assets across nine NSW campuses. The Division plays a vital role in delivering sustainable, safe, and innovative spaces that support the University's teaching, research, and community engagement objectives.

About the Opportunity

The Maintenance Manager will lead the delivery of reactive and planned maintenance operations across UOW's campuses. This role will oversee civil, building, and landscape maintenance, manage compliance and preventative contracts, and ensure high-quality service delivery through effective supervision and stakeholder engagement.

You will play a key role in supporting the University's infrastructure by managing internal teams and external contractors, prioritising works, and driving operational excellence with a strong customer service focus.

Key Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee reactive and planned maintenance across all campuses
• Manage preventative and compliance contracts to ensure value and regulatory adherence
• Lead and supervise a multidisciplinary team
• Prioritise maintenance programs in collaboration with IPD teams
• Resolve complex maintenance requests and ensure service excellence
• Monitor budgets and ensure efficient resource allocation
• Uphold WHS responsibilities and contribute to UOW's inclusive workplace culture

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in facilities management
• Experience in building compliance, civil infrastructure, or landscape maintenance
• Strong knowledge of WHS legislation, environmental standards, and access requirements
• Proven ability to manage and mentor large teams
• Experience managing external service providers and ensuring quality control
• Budget management and reporting capabilities
• Familiarity with data systems for property/facilities reporting
• Experience in higher education (desirable)

This position requires a valid Australian Driver Licence and the ability to work across campuses, including outside standard business hours and on-call duties.

Position Description

How to apply

To apply for this position, you are required to submit an up-to-date CV and a cover letter (no more than 4 pages) summarising your skills and ability as they relate to the selection criteria listed in the position description.

For further information about this role please contact Clatyton McDowell:  

Closing Date:  Friday 24 October 2025, 12.00 pm

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.

The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion.  We value and acknowledge the importance of our people's diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally.