- Manage Facilities in a Melbourne heritage landmark!
- Fixed term (12 months) full-time role
- VPS 6.1 $142,790 - $166,938 + 12% superannuation
About the Opportunity
The Facilities Services Manager position oversees building systems, services and physical infrastructure within the iconic State Library Victoria site in addition to storage premises in Ballarat. The role is responsible for hard and soft facilities management as well as capital works and repair programs.
Reporting to the Manager - Property, the Facilities Services Manager will lead a small team and ensure that contracts, master plans and day-to-day facilities works are delivered effectively while maintaining Library operations. This includes supporting safe, compliant and financially sustainable management of the Library's physical assets and fostering collaborative, cooperative relationships across the Library.
About You
We value your understanding of building codes and your ability to ensure facilities are compliant with Australian Standards. Your relationship-building strengths are underpinned by an agile and nimble approach to managing complexity, including consulting with stakeholders and keeping them updated. Importantly, you will be an experienced people leader and bring with you a track record of successful facilities management in buildings with high traffic volumes that are accessible to the general public.
In addition, you will come to us with:
- Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline (e.g. mechanical engineering, electrical, facilities management), or relevant project management accreditation, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Significant experience in life systems management (i.e. mechanical services, fire services), preferably within a heritage building environment.
- Proven capability in managing contracts, including ensuring that timelines, budgets and objectives are met.
- Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management, including relationship-building that achieves positive project outcomes.
- Highly developed negotiation and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to achieve successful outcomes.
- Sound understanding of the National Construction Code, state occupational health and safety legislation, and Essential Safety Measures.
About the Library
State Library Victoria is Australia's oldest public library, and one of the first free public libraries in the world.
We believe in the power of knowledge to change lives. Free to access and open to all, the Library enriches the cultural, educational, social and economic lives of all Victorians.
State Library Victoria preserves and shares the stories of Victoria and the world, and is a major destination for stimulating cultural experiences, contemporary debates, and community-driven collecting. We encourage learning, exploration, imagination, and creativity, opening up possibilities for all Victorians.
State Library Victoria is a child-safe organisation. A valid Working with Children Check will be required before commencing.
State Library Victoria promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from cultural and linguistical diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+, D/deaf, disabled, neurodiverse people and people of all ages and abilities to apply.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button to submit your application via Careers.Vic.
The following two documents should be attached to your application:
- Resume
- Cover letter (maximum 2 pages) summarising:
- why a fixed term role appeals to you
- how you meet the key selection criteria in the Position Description (see the About You section of the advertisement).
For more information on format and content of your application, please see how to apply for a job on the Careers Vic site.
Enquiries
To arrange a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Glenn Murray Manager, Property at [email protected].
For assistance with the application process please contact us at [email protected].
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Reasonable Adjustments
We want all applicants to have an equal opportunity to demonstrate that they are the best person for the job. If you require an adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, or the provision of a particular access service, please contact our People team on [email protected]
Advertising closes on Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 11.59pm Australian Eastern Standard Time.
