Area Leader Planned Maintenance

Employment type: Full time, Permanent

Hours per week: 38

Remuneration: Band 8 salary from $132,607.76 per annum plus superannuation and a fortnightly RDO

Location: Werribee based with potential for a hybrid work arrangement

About the role

We are entering an exciting period of change within the Facilities, Fleet & Depot Stores department, as we continue to develop to meet the strategic and operational needs of our growing municipality. This transformation is about people, purpose, and progress, and we are recruiting a diverse range of roles to the department—building a team that is passionate about service excellence, operational uplift, and meaningful change.

We’re looking for individuals who are not only skilled in their field, but who thrive in collaborative environments and are motivated by the opportunity to make a real and positive impact.

Wyndham City Council is seeking a proactive and experienced Area Leader Planned Maintenance who will play a critical role in delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and compliant planned maintenance services across Wyndham City Council’s extensive portfolio of facilities.

Reporting to the Coordinator Facilities Maintenance Services and working in close collaboration with the Reactive Maintenance team, you will manage external contractors working through bundled and direct service contracts to ensure that all planned maintenance activities are delivered efficiently, safely, and in line with Council’s strategic asset management objectives.

This role is central to supporting key organisational priorities, including financial sustainability, long-term integrated planning, and enhanced organisational capability through strong contractor performance, robust compliance oversight, and transparent cost management.

This is a full-time permanent leadership position that will be required to work across multiple locations and travel within the Wyndham Municipality to undertake Council business, as required.

What your day will look like

·         Lead and coordinate the full lifecycle of planned maintenance programs delivered via external contractors.

·         Supervise and support the Planned Maintenance Officer, providing technical guidance and fostering their development.

·         Act as the key liaison for all planned maintenance contractors, managing relationships and ensuring statutory and regulatory requirements are met.

·         Ensure all planned maintenance activities comply with relevant legislation, codes, and safety regulations.

·         Monitor and audit contractor works, maintaining accurate records and system entries to meet compliance requirements.

·         Support financial sustainability goals by managing budgets, forecasting, and controlling contract costs using TechnologyOne.

What you will bring

·         A relevant tertiary qualification in Facilities Management, Asset Management, or Building Services, or lesser formal qualification with extensive industry experience (10+ years) in a similar role.

·         Strong experience coordinating planned maintenance programs and managing contractors in compliance-driven environments.

·         In-depth knowledge of relevant Victorian building legislation, statutory and regulatory requirements including obligations of owner and leaser, safety regulations, and compliance frameworks

·         Demonstrated ability to manage service contracts, interpret contract terms, and resolve performance issues diplomatically.

·         Proficiency in TechnologyOne or similar enterprise systems for managing work orders, budgets, and compliance documentation.

·         Proven leadership capability, with experience developing team members and managing operational workflows.

·         Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence outcomes and collaborate across teams.

·         Strong organisational and decision-making skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and maintain service delivery.

·         A current Victorian Driver’s Licence, Construction Induction (White Card), and Working with Children Check.

If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.

Why join Wyndham

We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared.

Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.

Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.

How to apply

Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.

Applications close at 11:59PM on Monday 1 September 2025.

If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Ryan Foote, Manager Facilities, Fleet & Depot Stores on 8734 4544.

Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.

Child Safe Organisation

Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.