Assistant Facilities Manager

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 contract of employment.
• PW8 $104,883 - $114,252 per annum pro rata + 12% super + leave loading (dependent on qualifications and experience).
• Chadstone Campus – onsite parking with close proximity to public transport.

The Property Services Department delivers essential maintenance and cleaning services across all Holmesglen campuses, ensuring our facilities are safe, clean, and welcoming for students and staff. The team manages day-to-day operations while also overseeing the Institute's long-term Asset Management Plan, ensuring buildings and infrastructure are sustainably maintained, upgraded, and aligned with Holmesglen's strategic goals.

As the Assistant Facilities Manager, you will lead Maintenance Supervisors and their teams to deliver high-quality maintenance services across multiple campuses. Based at Chadstone, you'll oversee daily operations while coordinating Institute-wide maintenance planning, essential services, and both planned and reactive works. You'll work closely with contractors and stakeholders to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective facilities, contribute to continuous improvement, and help drive the Institute's long-term asset management strategy. Travel to other campuses is required.

As an Assistant Facilities Manager, you will:

• Oversee the performance of mechanical and technical services across campuses, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operations.
• Lead, mentor and support Maintenance Supervisors and their teams to deliver high-quality, compliant maintenance services.
• Manage contractors and consultants, ensuring services meet contractual, safety and operational requirements.
• Support strategic, data-driven maintenance planning, budgeting and asset management to improve sustainability and cost efficiency.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and projects across campuses, including audits, reporting, emergency response and participation in a 24/7 on-call roster.

To be successful, you'll have:

• Extensive technical knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, building maintenance, and plant operations, with the ability to read technical drawings and use systems such as BMS/BAS and AutoCAD.
• Experience in managing projects and contracts, including budgeting, allocating resources, preparing tenders, and contributing to capital works projects.
• Proven leadership skills, with experience supervising trade staff and contractors while managing OH&S, industrial relations, and operational priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders, manage expectations, and build positive working relationships.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, service-focused outcomes through clear communication, purposeful collaboration, and accountability for results.
• Relevant post-trade qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, studies in leadership/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.

If you require specific support to apply for this position or have any application queries, please contact the People Experience Department at or on and we will work with you to identify the best way to assist.