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About the Role: 

We’re looking for a hands on Maintenance Manager to ensure that Melbourne Quarter West is running at its best. You’ll handle all general repairs and upkeep - from plumbing, electrical, and plant maintenance to painting, plastering, and carpentry.

No two days are the same, and you’ll take pride in keeping the building and apartments safe, functional, and well presented. Some after-hours or emergency call-outs may be required, so flexibility is a must. In return, you’ll enjoy a role where your skills make a real difference and your work is valued every day.

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Oversee general building upkeep to ensure the property remains safe, functional, and well-presented.
• Establish schedules, systems, and supplier relationships to minimise downtime and extend asset life.
• Obtain quotes, manage service contracts, and ensure all work meets quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Maintain records, oversee fire safety, sustainability, and WHS requirements, and foster a strong safety culture on site
• Assist with budgets, report on maintenance performance, and ensure timely communication on repairs, defects, and project progress.

About You
  
To succeed in this role, you will need the following: 

• Unrestricted working rights in Australia
• A trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical, or Plumbing (highly desirable)
• Detail orientated with experience in a similar role/industry.
• Valid State Driver's License (class C preferred)
• Excellent communication skills + ability to build strong stakeholder relationships
• Detail orientated with experience in a similar role/industry.

The Property
 
Melbourne Quarter West is a vibrant residential community comprising 797 designed apartments, offering a mix of studio, one, two, and three-bedroom layouts. This flagship BTR development is more than just a place to live – it’s a lifestyle destination. Residents will enjoy access to all the usual amenities, such as a pool, steam room and fully equipped gym, along with additional premium amenities within the building including a bowling alley, podcast and music studios, co-working spaces, golf simulator and games rooms.

About Essence: 

Essence Communities provides tailored Build to Rent (BTR) Management solutions, for projects across Australia and New Zealand. As the largest operator within the emerging BTR sector, our property management platform is shaped from a 27-year track record in property and asset management, being part of Australia’s leading operator in the Living Sector.
  
Our foundation of experience and expertise has propelled our operations to be leading the transformation of Australia’s rental sector. Over the past 4 years, we have been successfully managing BTR properties across Australia with several projects in the pipeline.

Power operations and create meaningful impact every day!

Join a forward-thinking, collaborative team shaping the living sector – apply now with your resume and cover letter or call our Talent Acquisitions team on (07) 3233 3700 for a confidential discussion.

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