Property Compliance & Maintenance Manager

Nurturing the greatness in every child - and in you.

Join one of Australia’s Largest Leading Early Education Providers!

At G8 Education, we’re on a mission to shape the future! With 350+ early education and care centres under 21 brands, our ,000+ dedicated team members nurture over 40,000 children every day.

As an ASX listed growth company, we’re committed to empowering, rewarding, and supporting every team member – from our centre educators to our leadership and support team.

The Opportunity

Reporting into the National Property Manager, you will oversee the planning, coordination and delivery of preventative and reactive maintenance programs across our national portfolio.
This is an opportunity to combine your technical property expertise, project management capabilities and strategic thinking to drive operational efficiencies, optimise property investments and support compliance across our centres.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver preventative and reactive maintenance programs, ensuring centres meet safety, regulatory and operational requirements.
• Oversee property compliance obligations, including fire safety, asbestos management, electrical safety and other essential building requirements.
• Lead, coach and support a team of five, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture focused on delivering quality property maintenance and compliance outcomes.
• Manage maintenance projects from planning through to completion, including scope, budgets, timelines and contractor coordination.
• Take ownership of property maintenance management systems (CMMS), driving improvements in asset management, work orders and reporting processes.
• Monitor budgets, expenditure and project forecasts to ensure cost-effective maintenance solutions.
• Develop and maintain reporting frameworks, performance measures and risk registers to support informed business decisions.
• Manage supplier selection, quotation and tender processes, ensuring quality outcomes and value for money.
• Build strong relationships with contractors, landlords, regulatory bodies and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the broader Property team, providing leadership, guidance and operational support where required.

About You

You are an experienced property or facilities management professional with strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness and a proactive approach to compliance and risk management.

• Demonstrated experience in property maintenance, facilities management, building compliance or a similar role, ideally across a multi-site portfolio.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance, statutory compliance and relevant Australian regulations and safety standards.
• Experience managing preventative and reactive maintenance programs, contractors and service providers.
• Proven ability to manage projects, budgets, procurement processes and competing priorities.
• Experience working with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) and property reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and collaborate across different business functions.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to identify efficiencies and deliver practical solutions.
• Experience within early childhood education will be highly regarded.
• Hold a valid working with children check or willingness to obtain upon commencement.

Benefits at G8

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working conditions with 3 days in office and 2 from home.
• Monthly RDO
• Located in Varsity Lakes – Gold Coast
• Career development opportunities as part of a large ASX-listed company
• Access a 50% discount on early education and childcare fees at any G8 Education Centre.
• Exclusive access to our G8 Rewards Program with benefits across more than 600 retailers, exclusive cash discounts and more!

Find out more here: G8 Education

United by purpose. Guided by values.

At G8 Education, we’re proud to celebrate, support, and inspire our 10,000+ team members as they make a lasting difference in the lives of children and their own.

Driven by our purpose “to nurture the greatness in every child to grow, thrive and learn” and guided by our values, we’re shaping bright futures for children, families, communities, and each other.

Our values: Safety First & Always, Thriving Together, Owning the Outcome, Being the Difference, Building Bright Futures.

Our Recruitment Process

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process includes police checks and verification of qualifications and right-to-work status.

Please note that the advertised closing date is indicative only, and applications may close earlier. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

G8 Education is a committed advocate for child protection, safety and wellbeing. We have a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm. The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our priority, and all team members are expected to embrace this shared commitment.