Facilities Manager - Shepparton and Hume region

About Us

Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission. 

Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the ‘Courts Group'. 

Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdiction's own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.

About the Team

The Built Environment works with jurisdictions to construct, maintain and repair court buildings and associated facilities. Within this unit, Property Services delivers strategic planning, project management and operational services to support the management of facilities and assets across the justice system.

About the Role

Court Services is seeking a highly capable Facilities Manager (VPS 5) to lead facilities operations for the Shepparton Law Courts and oversee the Hume regional portfolio of court buildings.

This is a critical, onsite role responsible for ensuring court facilities are safe, compliant and operationally effective in supporting the administration of justice.

Reporting to the Principal Facilities Manager, you will manage integrated hard and soft services across a complex court environment. You will ensure facilities operations meet statutory, security and operational requirements while delivering high-quality service to judiciary, court staff and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing day-to-day facilities operations at the headquarter court (onsite)
• Overseeing facilities management across a regional court portfolio
• Leading preventative, planned and reactive maintenance programs
• Ensuring compliance with Essential Safety Measures (ESM), building regulations and government standards
• Managing contractor performance, procurement processes and service agreements
• Monitoring budgets, forecasting expenditure and reporting on performance
• Supporting emergency management and after-hours response arrangements
• Building strong and collaborative stakeholder relationships

About You

You will bring:

• Demonstrated facilities management experience within complex, multi-site environments
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, asset management and risk mitigation
• Experience managing contractors and service delivery frameworks
• Sound financial management capability
• Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to operate effectively in secure and highly regulated environments

A relevant tertiary qualification in Facilities Management, Property Management, technical trade qualification or extensive equivalent experience is highly desirable.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit:

• A current resume
• A cover letter (maximum two pages) outlining your suitability for the role

For further information, please contact Lauren Lindemann at lauren.lindemann@courts.vic.gov.au

Other information

CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.

We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to email the contact person listed in the advertisement.

As part of our commitment to a safe and respectful workplace, CSV conduct pre-employment checks, including reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially, with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both candidates and Court Services Victoria.