Facilities Maintenance Manager

At Bene Aged Care, we believe every older person deserves to live in a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment. We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Facilities Maintenance & Procurement Manager to join our leadership team. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, this is more than a maintenance role. It is an opportunity to provide strategic leadership across facilities management, asset management, procurement, contractor management and compliance, helping shape environments where residents, clients, visitors and employees can thrive.

This part-time position offers flexibility and autonomy, with the potential to expand to a full-time leadership role as our organisational needs evolve.

Why Join Bene?

At Bene, you'll be joining a respected not-for-profit aged care provider with a proud history of caring for South Australians.

We offer:

• A leadership role with direct access to executive decision-making
• Flexible part-time arrangements to support work-life balance
• The opportunity to influence asset management, procurement and facilities strategy
• Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
• Ongoing professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• A supportive and values-driven workplace culture
• The chance to contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality aged care services

About the Opportunity

This role provides leadership across facilities maintenance, capital planning, contractor management and procurement functions for Bene's Residential Aged Care Homes, Retirement Living and Community Services. You will oversee both proactive and reactive maintenance programs while driving improvements in procurement practices, supplier performance and asset management systems.

Key responsibilities include:

Facilities & Asset Management

• Lead preventative, reactive and emergency maintenance services across multiple sites
• Develop and implement maintenance programs that support safety, compliance and service quality
• Coordinate building repairs, refurbishments and minor capital works projects
• Conduct regular site inspections and identify opportunities for improvement
• Support organisational readiness for audits, accreditation assessments and regulatory reviews
• Contribute to long-term asset management and capital replacement planning

Procurement & Contractor Management

• Lead the ongoing development and improvement of Bene's procurement function
• Establish effective procurement processes, supplier governance and purchasing controls
• Negotiate and manage supplier and contractor agreements
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure quality, value for money and compliance
• Support procurement activities across operational and capital expenditure requirements

Compliance, Safety & Quality

• Ensure compliance with the Aged Care Act, Aged Care Quality Standards, WHS legislation and relevant building regulations
• Support fire safety, emergency preparedness and environmental compliance requirements
• Maintain accurate maintenance, contractor and compliance records
• Contribute to risk management and continuous improvement initiatives

Leadership

• Lead, mentor and support the maintenance team
• Build positive relationships with Residential Managers, Retirement Living teams and Community Services leaders
• Partner with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver practical and effective solutions
• Foster a culture of accountability, service excellence and continuous improvement

About You

You are a practical and solutions-focused leader who enjoys balancing operational delivery with strategic improvement. You understand that well maintained environments contribute directly to resident wellbeing, employee safety and service quality. To succeed in this role, you will bring:

Essential

• Trade qualification in Building, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Maintenance or a related field
• Demonstrated experience leading facilities, maintenance or property management functions
• Experience managing contractors, maintenance programs and operational budgets
• Strong understanding of WHS, compliance and risk management requirements
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Current Driver's Licence
• National Police Clearance

About Bene Aged Care

Bene Aged Care is a not-for-profit, values-driven organisation dedicated to supporting older South Australians to live meaningful and dignified lives. We are committed to delivering high-quality, culturally appropriate, person-centred care within a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding leadership role where your expertise will help create safe and welcoming environments for older people, we encourage you to apply today.

Bene Aged Care is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.