Facilities Manager - Langi Kal Kal Prison

About this role

• Manage the facilities of H.M Langi Kal Kal Prison to a high standard, in a planned and efficient manner, with support from internal and external contractors, to achieve a safe environment with compliant, well maintained infrastructure.
• Fixed-term, Full-time (05/07/2026 – 13/04/2027) opportunity to work with a high-performing and passionate team in the Victorian Public Service
• VPS 5: $116,413 - $140,849 plus superannuation

The Department of Justice and Community Safety (the department) is seeking a Facilities Manager, to provide a critical role within H.M. Prison Langi Kal Kal.

About the Business Unit

The Facilities Manager is part of the Prisons Leadership Team, supporting service delivery for H.M. Prison Langi Kal Kal. The Facilities Manager will lead a team of maintenance staff who are responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, fault rectification, building development and preventative maintenance programs in accordance with relative building codes, plant and equipment specifications, OH&S Act, relevant regulations and compliance codes.

About the Role

The Facilities Manager will also be responsible for undertaking comprehensive planning and assuring information/data managements systems are in place for spare parts/stock management, that are efficient and ensure that faults and failures are managed in a timely, cost efficient manner.

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of systems and processes, which ensure facilities, assets and other key business resources are in place to support H.M. Prison Langi Kal Kal service delivery goals. A strong network of stakeholders both internally and externally to the prison will be required by the Facilities Manager enabling consultation, engagement and commitment from the prison, to support initiatives, project implementation and contract management. Accordingly, the role is required to provide service support and respond to the business needs in partnership with the General Manager of the Prison.

Some of your duties will include:

• In consultation with the General Manager, and other stakeholders develop and implement an Asset Management Framework and Plan, which ensures that facilities, assets and other key business resources are in place to support H.M. Prison Langi Kal Kal service delivery goals.
• Ensure compliant, best practice procurement processes are followed for all infrastructure works and that the department and its supplier(s) meet their respective obligations as efficiently and effectively as possible
• Manage, Monitor and Review contract delivery to ensure that planned outcomes of contracts are delivered on time, to specified standards and within budget

To learn more about this role before applying, please read the attached position description.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in facility and asset management essential.
• An understanding of the complexity of working within a correctional environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in a project management background, facility & asset management and/or in building/electrical trade is desirous.
• Experience also in maintaining databases and records is preferred.

How to Apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

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 get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.