ABOUT THE ROLE

The Melbourne Farmers Markets runs three established weekly markets across three sites and a short-term food storage unit, refrigerated delivery service and a commercial kitchen at Alphington Community Food Hub (“The Hub”).

As the Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for managing infrastructure use, maintaining the infrastructure and grounds and being the point of contact for tenants at the Hub. You will also be responsible for managing and maintaining the market infrastructure used at our off-site locations.

This role may require some weekend work and attendance at markets. A forklift licence and manual drivers’ licence will be an advantage.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilities Management

• Manage the use of infrastructure including the Depot, the Kitchen, other buildings, parking areas, equipment, and utilities at The Hub.

• Ensure that infrastructure is maintained, repaired, and upgraded to meet health and safety requirements.

• Act as the primary contact for site maintenance and development projects.
• Coordinate schedule and vehicle use for last mile delivery service.

Grounds Management

• Manage the maintenance of the grounds at The Hub, including landscaping, cleaning, and waste management to ensure that the grounds are safe and accessible for all visitors and tenants.

Tenant Liaison

• Serve as the point of contact for tenants at The Hub and Facility Managers at market locations.
• Respond to tenant requests and concerns in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with tenants to ensure that their infrastructure and space requirements are met.

Market Attendance

• Attend markets as required to ensure that facilities and infrastructure are functioning properly.
• Be available to respond to any facilities-related issues that arise on market day.

Budget and record keeping

• Develop and manage a budget for facilities management at The Hub.
• Maintain records of infrastructure use, maintenance, and repairs.

If you are interested in applying for this role, or have any questions. please submit your resume and cover letter to Anne Duncan at [email protected] using the subject line: Facilities Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.