Title:  Lead Maintenance Manager

Lead Maintenance Manager

• Permanent Full Time | 5 week’s annual leave + monthly day off 
• Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne | Car parking and café on site | Work close to home
• 3 roles available | Culture of learning and improvement | Partner in care at a leading health service  

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

Outstanding opportunity to join Eastern Health as a Site-based Lead Maintenance Manager.  We are seeking applications for Lead Maintenance Managers which will be site based, there are 3 roles available.  The Lead Maintenance Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day engineering and facilities operations at their assigned site/s.  These roles will ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, optimise building systems performance and will support the strategic objectives of the organisation's infrastructure and maintenance programs.

These roles are critical for maintaining a safe, reliable and efficient environment for patients, staff and visitors while ensuring alignment with broader organisational goals.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Bachelor's degree or advanced trade qualification in Engineering or a related health field
• Proven experience in facilities management within a healthcare or complex organisational environment
• Strong knowledge of building systems, compliance standards, and OHS legislation
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multidisciplinary teams
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills, particularly in high pressure situations
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check (which we will pay for). 

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles

Please click here for the Position Description

Contact Person: Katie Bellis

Contact Number: 9895-3868

Contact Email: katie.bellis@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 8th June 2025

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) 

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day