Job Requisition ID: 8493
Legal Entity: Monash Health
Location:
Clayton, VIC, AU, 3168
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Employment Type: Full Time
Posting Date: 10 Jul 2026
Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives.
We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience.
As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice.
Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network.
To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos monashhealth.org/careers.
Help shape the future of healthcare at Monash Health and embark on a rewarding career where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.
About the Department
The Engineering and Facilities Management Department is responsible for ensuring Monash Health's hospitals and healthcare facilities remain safe, reliable, compliant and operational 24 hours a day. Supporting more than 40 sites across Victoria, the department delivers facilities management, engineering, maintenance, essential services compliance and operational support that enables high-quality patient care.
Our teams work closely with clinical services, engineering specialists, contractors and operational leaders to ensure hospital infrastructure and building services perform safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption to healthcare delivery.
About the Role
Join our team as the Senior Manager – Sites Operations on a full-time, ongoing basis, primarily based at Monash Medical Centre, Clayton, with regular travel across Monash Health sites.
Reporting to the Head of Engineering & Facilities Management, you will lead the site-based Facilities Management teams responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and performance of Monash Health's buildings, infrastructure and engineering services.
As the operational lead for site facilities, you will ensure hospital infrastructure remains safe, compliant and reliable while working closely with clinical and operational stakeholders to minimise service disruptions and support the delivery of exceptional patient care.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead and develop multidisciplinary Facilities Management teams across assigned sites.
Oversee the delivery of planned, preventative and reactive maintenance programs.
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, essential services regulations and organisational standards.
Build strong relationships with clinical services and operational leaders to coordinate maintenance activities with minimal disruption.
Manage contractor performance, site safety and compliance across facilities.
Monitor operational performance, maintenance budgets and key service delivery indicators.
Drive continuous improvement in facilities operations, maintenance practices and customer service.
Support emergency response activities and ensure operational readiness across sites.
Collaborate with engineering, infrastructure and capital project teams to support maintenance and operational priorities.
Contribute to sustainability initiatives and operational improvements across the health service.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Extensive experience leading facilities management or engineering operations within a large, complex organisation.
Strong operational leadership experience managing maintenance services, building operations and critical infrastructure.
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Experience working closely with operational stakeholders to deliver customer-focused facilities services.
Sound knowledge of statutory compliance, essential services maintenance and contractor management.
Strong financial management skills, including budget oversight and resource planning.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving abilities.
The ability to remain calm and make effective decisions in a fast-paced operational environment.
Why you will love working with us
Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are a highly skilled, collaborative, and welcoming team where the only limit in your career is you. Upon your appointment, we will provide you with
A supportive and cohesive sub-team, working within a larger consumer relations team.
Professional development courses, seminars and mentoring.
Opportunities for you to use your experience in the role to inform and drive initiatives within the broader units and programs.
Salary packaging.
Onsite Gym options and ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Linda Byron - Administrative Lead to the Head of Engineering & Facilities Management, via email at
[email protected].
Position Description can be found here
Our Culture and Values
At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.
You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.
We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.
We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 7 August 2026
