- Competitive salary with strong incentives and performance-based rewards
- Lead and manage maintenance across multiple childcare centres with real impact
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
The Company
Established in 2000, Montessori Academy is Australia’s leading and largest provider of Montessori early childhood education for children under the age of six. We are a child-safe organisation committed to providing safe, high-quality learning environments across our network of centres.
With campuses across NSW/ACT, VIC and China, we offer excellent career development opportunities, strong training programs, and a supportive, collaborative workplace culture. Excellence in education starts with safe, well-maintained environments where children can thrive.
For more information, visit: www.montessoriacademy.com.au
The Role
We are seeking a hands-on and experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance and presentation of our childcare centres.
You will lead internal handyman staff and coordinate external contractors to ensure all facilities are safe, compliant, and well-maintained. You will manage maintenance scheduling systems, respond to urgent repairs, oversee preventative maintenance, and ensure all work meets WHS and regulatory standards across multiple sites.
This is a key operational role responsible for ensuring our centres remain safe, functional, and high-quality environments for children, families, and staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage maintenance and repairs across multiple childcare centres
- Lead and coordinate handyman staff using a job scheduling system
- Respond to urgent maintenance issues promptly
- Coordinate and manage external contractors for specialised works
- Obtain quotes and manage cost-effective maintenance solutions
- Conduct regular site inspections and ensure WHS compliance
- Oversee preventative maintenance programs across all centres
- Maintain accurate records, budgets, and maintenance reporting
- Monitor contractor performance and service delivery standards
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and supervision of handyman staff
About You
- Experience in facilities management, maintenance, or building operations
- Strong leadership experience managing staff and contractors
- Sound understanding of WHS and compliance requirements
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple sites and priorities
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Experience with job scheduling or maintenance systems (desirable)
- Full driver’s licence and willingness to travel between centres
Essential Requirements
- Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Full Australian Driver’s Licence
- Experience in facilities, maintenance, or operations management
- Strong understanding of workplace health and safety compliance
Application Requirement
To be considered for this role, applicants must submit a short video cover letter (2–3 minutes) outlining:
- Your relevant experience in facilities management or maintenance
- Your experience leading teams and coordinating contractors
- Your approach to safety, compliance, and maintaining high-quality facilities
Please ensure your video is clear, professional, and no longer than 2–3 minutes.
Applications without a video submission may not be progressed.
What We Offer
- Leadership role within a national early childhood organisation
- Opportunity to manage multiple childcare centres
- Supportive and collaborative operations team
- Career development opportunities across a growing organisation
- Stable full-time role with long-term growth potential
Apply Now
If you are a proactive, organised, and solutions-focused facilities professional who takes pride in maintaining safe and high-quality environments, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now via the SEEK application link or contact our HR team at:
[email protected]