Responsive Maintenance Manager – South-East Melbourne
Location: South-East Metropolitan Melbourne, VIC
Company: BGIS, Community Housing and Property Services
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time, On-Site
Working Hours: Core Business Hours
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About BGIS
BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across property, infrastructure and essential services.
With significant growth continuing across Victoria, we are creating new opportunities to support a recently acquired client and an important portfolio of residential properties across South-East Melbourne.
Purpose of the Role
BGIS is seeking an experienced Responsive Maintenance Manager to oversee responsive maintenance services across a community-focused residential portfolio.
Reporting to the Account Director, you will lead a team of Responsive Coordinators and work closely with subcontractors, client representatives and the BGIS National Call Centre. Together you will keep work orders moving and help residents get the support they need, on time and in accordance with client KPI’s.
The ideal candidate will be experienced working in a high transaction environment – preferably in a trade-based services field. You will be target, process, and performance driven by nature, and enjoy building high-performing, collaborative teams. Developing people, improving processes, and building strong working relationships will be your areas of expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Guide and support the Responsive Coordination Team
- Develop and maintain clear procedures and workflows
- Oversee the triage, allocation and completion of responsive work orders
- Coach team members and support their development and career growth
- Work with subcontractors to support service quality and value for money
- Review operational data to spot trends and improve customer outcomes
- Support the team to meet response and completion time requirements
- Help improve WorkBuddy and related systems
- Build positive relationships with clients, subcontractors and internal teams
- Contribute ideas that improve customer experience and service delivery
Education, Experience & Skills
Essential:
- Experience managing customer service, call centre, scheduling or service coordination teams
- Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and service providers
- Experience supporting and developing teams
- Experience reviewing operational data and improving processes
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Practical problem-solving and planning skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and work management systems
- Qualification in Business Management, Operations Management, Customer Service, Facilities Management or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience
- Full working rights in Australia
Desirable:
- Experience in facilities management, maintenance, property services or community housing
- Experience with workflow management, CMMS or service delivery platforms
- Leadership or management qualifications
Workplace Arrangements
This is a permanent full-time position based in South-East Metropolitan Melbourne during core business hours.
On-Site, with some attendance at the regional office to support your team and stakeholders.
Why Join BGIS?
Join a newly established team supporting an important community housing portfolio, where your work makes a real difference to residents.
Key Benefits Include:
✔ Meaningful work supporting residential properties and communities
✔ Career development opportunities within a global organisation
✔ A supportive and inclusive team environment
✔ Spot recognition vouchers and a $2,000 employee referral bonus
✔ Access to Flare discounts across retailers, energy providers, utilities and more
✔ Fitness Passport access for you and your family
✔ Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives
✔ Two paid volunteer days each year
✔ Career opportunities through secondments and internal mobility
✔ Leadership development through Future Leaders and Leadership Fundamentals programs
✔ Endorsed by WORK180 as an employer of choice for women
✔ Recognised as a Top 101 Workplace for Women in 2026 by WORK180
As a global leader in facilities management, asset management, project delivery and workplace solutions, BGIS manages over 50,000 client locations worldwide and employs more than 10,000 people globally. We work across some of Australia's most important sectors including Government, Healthcare, Education, Defence, Commercial Property and Critical Environments.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced and people-focused manager who enjoys supporting a team and improving how services run, we would love to hear from you.
BGIS is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility
Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.
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Join a newly established team delivering meaningful outcomes for residents across South-East Melbourne.
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