Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: Salary not specified
Grade: As per award
Occupation: Engineering
Location: Loddon Mallee - Greater Bendigo
Reference: VG/1906300
Dhelkaya Health is a fresh approach to healthcare that is deeply human. Our name, 'Dhelkaya,' derived from Dja Dja Wurrung language, translates to 'being healthy’. It embodies our mission to foster health and wellbeing within our community.
Our deep understanding of local knowledge and community needs allows us to address the unique challenges faced by our diverse population. Our history is rich, but our commitment to innovation and evidence-based care ensures that we're constantly evolving to meet the changing needs of our community.
Dhelkaya Health’s main campuses are in Castlemaine and Maldon. We also run an Information Hub in central Castlemaine and the Tarrengower Health Service in Maldon. From these locations and across the community, we deliver personalised patient services, residential care, maternity services, NDIS, and community wellbeing services.
We value diversity and our staff are encouraged to draw from their identity and culture in being part of a workforce that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive.
Dhelkaya Health - Healthier Together.
Position Title: Facilities Team Leader
Classification: Dependent on Qualifications & Experience
Salary per hour: Dependent on Qualifications & Experience
Employment Type: Ongoing full-time
Award: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025
Role description
Dhelkaya Health is excited to welcome an experienced Facilities Team Leader to guide our dedicated trades team and oversee the ongoing reliability, safety and performance of our buildings, infrastructure, plant and equipment.
With more than $1 million invested annually into property operations and maintenance, this role is central to ensuring our facilities support safe, high-quality healthcare services for our community.
The Facilities Team Leader plays a pivotal role in maintaining the built environment across Dhelkaya Health. Leading a team of qualified tradespeople and coordinating external contractors, you'll ensure our facilities are safe, compliant, well-maintained and operating efficiently.
Reporting to and acting as 2IC to the Facilities Manager, you will lead day‑to‑day operations, oversee maintenance programs, and contribute to continuous improvement of our asset management systems.
In this role you will:
About you
You will be a proactive, organised and supportive leader with strong facilities management or trades experience. You bring:
Relevant trade qualifications or facilities management experience will be highly regarded.
Culture and Benefits
Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich histo ry, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.
From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:
https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/
*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.
Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.
For further information about this position, please contact Benedict Stewart – Facilities Manager on 03 5471 3531
Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.