Facilities Manager

At Y Whittlesea, we believe that people make the difference.

 Y Whittlesea is committed to creating a better future for young people and their families. Our values of Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Caring guide everything we do, as we work to inspire and empower our community.

What's the opportunity?

• Location: Y Whittlesea sites - Northern Suburbs and Diggers Rest
• Employment Type: We’re open to either a full-time appointment or part-time job share arrangement
• Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (negotiable)

 As the Facilities Manager at Y Whittlesea, your role is pivotal in ensuring our facilities are maintained to the highest standards, providing safe and welcoming environments for those we serve. Your work will contribute to Disability services, Children Services, Community Recreation, our Community School, and more.

 Duties & Responsibilities:

 Operational Excellence: Plan and execute routine and corrective maintenance tasks across all areas, from classrooms to recreational spaces ensuring our spaces are safe, welcoming, and maintained to the highest standards.

• Responsive Service: Address maintenance issues promptly, prioritising those impacting service delivery, and maintain clear communication with all staff.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Implement and monitor health and safety protocols, ensuring all tasks adhere to regulations.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Ensuring efficient coordination with external contractors.
• Fleet Management: Oversee the organisation's car fleet — coordinating servicing, repairs and compliance requirements to ensure vehicles remain safe, reliable, and available to support operational needs.

 For a more details about the key duties, check out the position description here: https://ymac.worldmanager.com/go/ziZcy7

 Why Join Us

You’ll find purpose, passion, and the opportunity to contribute to an organisation that makes a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people. Other great benefits include:

• Salary packaging – up to $15,900 in tax free salary packaging each year + additional package options to boost your take-home pay. 
•  Staff perks – free gym/leisure centre access at any Y location in Victoria, as well as staff discounts on retail, entertainment and more through our employee benefits program.
• Bonus leave – enjoy up to 3 extra leave days between Christmas and New Years
• Supportive culture – a flexible and supportive environment in an organisation that values work-life balance.

Find out more about why we love working for the Y here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuLVNN6R5xA

Qualifications, Knowledge & Skills:

• General facilities management experience or a qualified trade in any of the following fields – Electrician, Plumber, Carpenter, Building, Air-conditioning or Painting.
• Current Australian Drivers Licence.
• Have or be able to obtain a Working with Children Check and National Police Check (dated in the last 6 months).
• A motivated team player with great communication with our families and colleagues alike.
• A “can do” proactive approach to daily maintenance duties such as painting and fixing smaller items such as lights, taps, handles etc…
• Excellent planning skills, with the ability to develop and implement maintenance plans, schedules, and preventative maintenance programs.
• Manage the maintenance budget, effectively optimising resource allocation and cost control.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and codes of practice.
• Demonstrate a collaborative approach with external vendors and contractors for specialised maintenance tasks and procurement.
• Be available for on call duty to address maintenance emergencies promptly, overseeing critical situations when required.
• A commitment to our mission and values.

How to apply

If this opportunity sounds like the right fit, we’d love to hear from you. Click "Apply Now" to submit your application. Be sure to include your resume, complete the application questionnaire, and submit a cover letter outlining why you’re a great fit for the role.  

Applications close date: 16/07/2026

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as screening and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.  This role may close early if suitable applicants are identified before the closing date.

Have a question before applying? Email us at recruitment@ywhittlesea.org.au (we manage all applications via our online system, so please be sure to apply via the job ad and not by email).

Safeguarding Children and Young People

At the Y, we are committed to empowering all Children and Young People to feel safe and be safe, at the Y, in their families and in their communities. As such, we ensure that all of our candidates are appropriately screened (including police checks) to make sure that the right people are in the right roles.

To learn more about our screening processes, click here to view our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy (copy link into your browser):

https://ymca.org.au/about-us/safeguarding-children-young-people/safeguardingresources/

The Y is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people.