Facilities Maintenance Team Leader (Interim Opportunity)
Location:
Brisbane – Head Office
Duration:
Short-term contract (approx. 6–8 weeks)
Rate:$60–$65 per hour + super
We’re seeking an experienced Facilities Maintenance Team Leader
to provide interim leadership and ensure the smooth delivery of maintenance operations during a period of planned leave cover. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role suited to someone who thrives in a multi-site environment and can balance operational oversight with strategic coordination.
About the Role
You’ll oversee a small internal maintenance team and a network of external contractors to ensure all buildings, assets, and equipment are safe, compliant, and well maintained.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Managing and prioritising reactive and preventative maintenance requests
- Coordinating contractor works and ensuring compliance with safety and service standards
- Overseeing small capital works or refurbishment projects as required
- Monitoring asset performance, maintenance schedules, and work order systems
- Supporting WHS and compliance audits, documentation, and reporting
- Providing leadership, guidance, and workload management for maintenance staff
- Demonstrated experience in facilities or maintenance leadership roles within a large or multi-site organisation
- Sound knowledge of building systems, asset management, and contractor coordination
- Strong understanding of WHS, compliance, and risk management principles
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments
- Proven ability to work independently and maintain performance during transition or backfill periods
If you’re available for a short-term contract and have a strong background in facilities or maintenance management, we’d love to hear from you.