TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers
Manager Maintenance
Location negotiable across NSW (subject to campus availability)
Talent Pool
$191,337 salary package - includes base salary ($168,598), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (if part time add paid pro-rata)
At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.
That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.
We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.
We invest in our people
At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.
We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
The Manager Maintenance provides strategic and operational leadership for maintenance and technical services across multiple sites, ensuring facilities operate safely, reliably and in full compliance with legislative and organisational requirements. This role is responsible for developing and overseeing maintenance plans, programs and schedules that align with asset management objectives and support high‑quality service delivery across the business.
As a senior point of contact for regional stakeholders, you will lead and support maintenance teams to deliver planned and responsive works efficiently, using data and reporting to monitor performance, identify risks and drive continuous improvement. With a strong focus on safety excellence, customer outcomes and workforce capability, you will build and lead a high‑performing team that embodies integrity, collaboration and a customer‑first mindset while contributing to long‑term asset sustainability and organisational success.
About you
You are an experienced maintenance or facilities leader with a solid foundation in building systems, maintenance practices and regulatory and safety requirements. You hold a relevant degree qualification or offer equivalent skills, knowledge and experience, and you bring a practical, solutions‑focused approach to managing complex operational environments. You also hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check or are willing to obtain one prior to commencement.
You have demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary operational or technical teams, fostering a culture of safety, accountability and performance. Comfortable working with maintenance management systems and asset or digital work management tools, you use data and insights to inform decisions, improve service delivery and support efficient, compliant maintenance operations across multiple sites.
To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description
Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.
To apply for this role, click 'apply now' and provide:
- A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)
Targeted Question: Tell us about a situation where you needed to communicate complex technical or maintenance information to diverse stakeholders with competing priorities. How did you tailor your communication, influence decision‑making, and gain agreement on a course of action?
A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close 11:55pm, Sunday 19th of July, 2026 AEST
Additional Information:
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:
Contact Peta Handley Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at [email protected]
Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Mike Grehan, Facilities Operations Manager via email at [email protected]
For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.
This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.
To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.
A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.
Location is negotiable across our TAFE NSW campuses. Please note that preferred campus location is not guaranteed and is subject to campus availability at the time of offer.
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