Facilities Manager, SW, IM & Collection Storage

About this role

Australia's largest public museum organisation is seeking a Facilities Manager, Scienceworks, Immigration & Collection Storage at Museums Victoria.

ABOUT MUSEUMS VICTORIA:

Ever dreamed of working in a place where dinosaurs roam, stars explode, and the world's most intriguing stories come to life? Welcome to Museums Victoria (MV)—where every day is a new opportunity to create unforgettable experiences. As one of the southern hemisphere's largest and most iconic museum organisations, we're not just about exhibits; we're about engaging, immersive moments that spark curiosity, creativity, and connection.

Home to the awe-inspiring Melbourne Museum, the culturally rich Immigration Museum, the mind-expanding Scienceworks, and the World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building, MV is a place where events transform spaces and stories into something truly unmissable. Join a passionate team that brings ideas to life and makes discovery part of everyday experience.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Reporting to the Senior Facilities Manager, Scienceworks & Immigration Museum, this position manages the delivery of delegated facilities services across the Scienceworks Museum Precinct (Scienceworks Museum, Spotswood Pumping Station and the Simcock Avenue Collection Store), the Immigration Museum and the Merri-bek Storage Facility.

The primary accountability of the role is to effectively manage, plan, develop and implement facilities and asset management activities (including new works, maintenance and minor capital works), providing safe, healthy and sustainable amenity for staff, visitors and the community. You will collaborate closely with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure facilities and maintenance activities are communicated effectively across all sites.

Some of the key duties include: 

• Assess, arrange appropriate action and oversee day-to-day repairs and maintenance of grounds, facilities and equipment, and respond to Facilities Management Helpdesk requests.
• Manage the inspection and testing programs for all prescribed Essential Safety Measures (ESM) and other services subject to statutory compliance, including AESMR certification and rectification of reported defects.
• Manage the delivery of contracted planned maintenance and repair services across HVAC, fire, hydraulic, electrical, vertical transport and other maintenance disciplines.
• Manage the procurement, variations, extensions and performance of assigned maintenance and service contracts, and manage maintenance expenditure within approved operating budgets.
• Manage selected minor works, maintain the departmental risk registers, and provide after-hours response via the MV Facilities on-call roster.

The successful applicant will have:

• A demonstrated understanding of the principles of health and safety, with robust knowledge of relevant legislation, compliance codes/codes of practice and related technical standards.
• Strong relationship and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to resolve conflict and negotiate outcomes, and to represent the organisation's interests when negotiating with contractors and consultants.
• A demonstrable knowledge of project management principles and processes, including the ability to set priorities, organise and delegate tasks and take responsibility for own performance.
• An appreciation of the principle elements of asset management, conservation management plans and the requirements of heritage legislation and guidelines.
• Experience in the use and application of facilities or building management technologies, and a current elevated work platform and forklift licence (or willingness to undertake relevant training and accreditation).

OTHER INFORMATION

This is an ongoing, full-time position. The salary on offer is VPS Grade 4, Value Range 1 (VPS 4.1) - $100,894 per annum, pro rata + 12% Superannuation.

OUR COMMITMENT

Museums Victoria is strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We create and maintain a child safe environment and have zero tolerance for child abuse. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Police Records Check and a Working with Children Check, and be assessed as suitable.

Museums Victoria is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate all communities. Museums Victoria is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and people of all ages, gender identities and sexual orientations.

We are committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you require adjustments or support to participate, please contact the person listed as the contact for this job ad.

HOW TO APPLY?

To view the position description, visit Careers - Museums Victoria. From our Current Vacancies page, select “All Jobs” and click on the link for this job's listing. 

To apply, please click “Apply for this Job” at the bottom of the job listing page. 

For more information about this position, please contact Dean Leggett at dleggett@museum.vic.gov.au.

Please submit the following two documents with your application: 

• Your Resume
• A cover letter addressing the following Key Selection Criteria:
  1. A demonstrated understanding of the principles of health and safety, with robust knowledge of relevant legislation, compliance codes/codes of practice and related technical standards.
  2. Strong relationship and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to resolve conflict and negotiate outcomes in order to achieve departmental objectives.
  3. A demonstrable knowledge of project management principles and processes, including an ability to set priorities, organise and delegate tasks and take responsibility for own performance.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 11 September 2026 (11:59pm)