Title:  Manager Engineering & Facilities

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

Engineering and Facilities manager is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of engineering and facilities management across the organisation’s diverse portfolio. The role ensures the delivery of safe, sustainable, and compliant infrastructure to support high-quality healthcare delivery across a wide geographic region. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Civil) or a related field, with eligibility for professional registration (e.g., Engineers Australia).Extensive experience in engineering and facilities management within the healthcare or similar complex environment.
• Proven leadership capability, including the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of compliance requirements, including Australian building codes, healthcare facility standards, and OHS legislation.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, project management, and budget oversight.
• Expertise in sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency programs in large-scale facilities.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to influence at an executive level.
• Proven ability to manage risks and respond effectively to facility-related emergencies. 

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 Speak to Katie Bellis for the Position Description

Contact Person: Katie Bellis

Contact Email: Katie.Bellis@easternhealth.org.au

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