Manager, Maintenance

So many lives. So many ways. One you. At Believe Housing Australia (part of the AnglicareSA family), our mission is rooted in the belief that everyone deserves a safe, affordable and secure place to call home. Here, your work goes beyond bricks and mortar. You'll join a passionate crew committed to addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time: housing insecurity. Our work is complex and the challenges we face are significant, but the rewards are unparalleled. Every day, you’ll help us find innovative solutions that make a lasting impact. You’ll help people find not just a house, but a place they can truly call home. Join us at Believe Housing Australia and help create brighter futures, together. What you’ll do As Manager, Maintenance, you’ll lead a critical function that supports the quality, safety and compliance of community housing across South Australia. With a strong focus on safety, value for money and tenant experience, you’ll make informed decisions that balance operational priorities with a tenant-centred approach that respects the needs of individuals, families and vulnerable communities. You’ll guide internal teams and external providers to deliver responsive maintenance, compliance activities and property condition programs. You’ll build a respectful and accountable team culture, strengthen contractor performance, improve systems and reporting, and contribute to long-term asset planning that supports sustainable housing outcomes. You’ll be trusted to make a valuable impact by:

• Leading responsive, urgent and cyclical maintenance across a diverse community housing portfolio.
• Managing contractors, trades and suppliers to ensure quality, safety, timeliness and compliance.
• Prioritising maintenance based on risk, compliance, safety and tenant impact.
• Managing approved contractor panels, procurement requirements, performance standards and safety documentation.

What you’ll bring To Thrive In This Role, You Will Have

• A trade qualification, building/construction background, or equivalent facilities or maintenance management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing maintenance operations across residential, community or social housing portfolios.
• Strong understanding of WHS legislation, statutory compliance, building standards and risk management.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage contractors and support high-quality service delivery.

We Would Also Love You To Have

• Diploma-level qualifications in property, building or facilities management.
• Strong financial literacy, including budget management, forecasting and cost control.
• Experience using maintenance systems, asset data, dashboards or performance reporting.
• Knowledge of asset lifecycle planning and long-term maintenance strategies.

Why Believe Housing Australia? Your contribution here matters. We want you to see your impact every day, and we want you to feel valued for it. Here’s what you can expect in your career at Believe Housing Australia:

• So many lives, right here in SA: Our ripple effect starts with you. Whatever your role, you’ll help find a way forward for the communities you live in and care about. That’s something to be proud of.
• So many ways, for our clients and you: We support those in need in so many ways. For you, that means real opportunity to gain new knowledge and experiences and to explore the many pathways a career in our sector can take.
• So much compassion, and a place to belong: At Believe Housing Australia, you’ll never feel alone. You’ll lean on and learn from genuine people driven to do good, and you’ll build relationships that last a lifetime.

More To Enjoy

• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options, including novated leasing, plus savings on health insurance, motor vehicles, opticians, pharmacy and gym memberships
• Find a better balance with flexible work options, including working from home, part-time work, compressed working weeks and flexible working hours for some roles
• Grow your skills and career with learning programs, professional development pathways, and education assistance
• Live and work well with our employee wellbeing program, confidential employee assistance program, chaplaincy services, domestic and family violence support, and more
• Put your family first with paid parental leave (including superannuation), personal leave to care for family members and additional unpaid leave for caring responsibilities

Our impact starts with you Join Believe Housing Australia, and help us change lives and communities. To apply, simply click the “Apply”* button and submit your application by 9.00am on Friday 15th May 2026 (direct applications only, no agencies please).

• Please note: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as interviews and appointments may occur prior to the closing date.

For more information, please contact Recruitment Business Partner, Claire Doran, at claire.doran@anglicaresa.com.au. Please note we do not accept applications via email. At Believe Housing Australia, we proudly and gratefully bring together a team that is truly diverse - from lived experiences, to skills and knowledge, to perspectives and personality. We value the benefits this brings to the people who work with us and the communities we serve, and we strive to create a place where everyone - regardless of background and ability - feels they belong. If you require any accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process, we welcome you to let us know. We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access our Reconciliation Action Plan. We are committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process that prioritises the safety of all applicants. We will never request payment, bank account details, or personal identification documents during the early stages of recruitment. Proof of identity may be requested later as part of standard pre-employment checks. To verify the legitimacy of this job advertisement, please refer to our official website or contact our recruitment team directly.