Facilities Manager 

• Reporting to the Head of Property
• Lead operational excellence, drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Not for profit salary packaging benefits 

As the Facilities Manager, you'll oversee the maintenance and operation of our facilities, ensuring they meet the highest standards for our residents, clients, and staff. This permanent full-time role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in aged care and community services. You'll manage facility operations across multiple sites, working with diverse teams to maintain spaces that truly matter to people's lives and wellbeing.

• Oversee maintenance programs and coordinate repairs across all facilities
• Manage vendor relationships and service contracts
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements
• Develop and monitor facility budgets
• Lead sustainability initiatives and energy management programs
• Collaborate with clinical and support teams on facility improvements
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations

• Experience in facilities management, preferably in healthcare or aged care
• Strong understanding of building systems, maintenance, and compliance
• Budget management and vendor negotiation skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Knowledge of WHS regulations and building codes
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders
• Trade qualifications or facilities management certification preferred

Why Jewish Care is the best choice for your career:

• Salary Packaging – as a not-for-profit organisation, our staff benefit from some Fringe Benefit Tax exemptions through salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a + up to $2,650 p.a on meal & entertainment.
• Purchased leave options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward & Recognition Program 
• Ethos Day—an enriching learning experience that delves into the intricacies of Jewish history and culture
• Learning and development – opportunities to progress in your career internally.

About us
Jewish Care Victoria, is a not-for-profit organisation and is one of the largest providers of aged and community services for the Jewish Community in Victoria and has been servicing the community for 175 years. Our staff come from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds. We offer an Ethos Day—an enriching learning experience that delves into the intricacies of Jewish history and culture. This day aims to foster a comprehensive understanding of the ethos and mission of Jewish Care. 

Jewish Care proudly celebrates and warmly welcomes the rich diversity of our community and strives to be inclusive for all, including the LGBTI+ community.

 Jewish Care acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work. Our services and supports are provided on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people, and we deeply respect and honour their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to land, waters and community.

Jewish Care is committed to protecting clients and staff members from all forms of harm and abuse. We are a child safe organisation. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process during their recruitment process.