Manager Building Systems & Compliance

Shape safe, future-ready campuses at scale

Box Hill Institute is one of Victoria’s largest education providers, managing a diverse, highly technical and commercially complex campus portfolio.

We’re seeking an experienced Manager - Building Systems & Compliance to take ownership of critical building systems, compliance and safety outcomes across our sites. This is a senior leadership role for a facilities, construction or building services professional who can confidently lead people, manage risk, and deliver compliant, high-performing environments, today and into the future.

Note: This role is a 12 month fixed term opportunity

About the Role

You’ll lead the Building Systems & Compliance function, ensuring all building services and works are compliant, fit for purpose and optimised for long-term performance.

You’ll provide strategic oversight across essential services, technical systems, contractors and budgets, while partnering closely with internal stakeholders to support safe, reliable learning environments for staff and students.

This role blends strategy, compliance, commercial operations and people leadership - with real influence across a large, multi-site organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a specialist team across building systems and compliance
• Ensure compliance with ESM, building codes, OH&S and statutory requirements
• Oversee commercial building systems including BMS, CCTV, access control and security
• Drive planned, preventative maintenance and asset optimisation strategies
• Manage consultants, contractors and contracts, including KPIs and performance outcomes
• Lead facilities-related incident response and emergency management
• Manage budgets, forecasting and delivery of works and projects
• Provide high-quality reporting, analysis and recommendations to inform decisions
• Develop long-term strategies for building systems, infrastructure and compliance uplift

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience leading teams in facilities, construction or building services
• Strong background in commercial building operations at scale
• In-depth knowledge of building compliance, ESM and workplace health & safety
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, contracts and projects
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and report-writing capability
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on
• Confident stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

Qualifications / Requirements

• Degree in Facilities Management, Building/Construction, Engineering, Trade or similar (or equivalent experience)
• Strong construction WHS and building compliance knowledge
• First Aid Level 2 (or willingness to obtain)

Why work with us?

At Box Hill Institute, we offer a supportive and rewarding work environment with benefits that are designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally:

• Flexible work arrangements 
• On-site parking
• Generous leave options such as Emergency response leave and up to 16 weeks paid Parental Leave
• Health & wellbeing supports and resources, including FREE flu-vaccinations, FREE skin checks, FREE health checks and corporate health insurance discounts
• Financial perks like novated leasing and salary packaging
• Unique campus experiences to support student learning
• Exclusive staff discounts on CAE/Box Hill Institute short courses for staff and their immediate family

APPLY NOW

All applications must be submitted online and include a cover letter and current resume.

For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Sam Pepper via S.Pepper@boxhill.edu.au.

Applications close: 5:00pm, Friday 15^th May 2026

We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Box Hill Institute is a welcoming, safe and respectful work environment. We are work-life friendly and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

Box Hill Institute is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance towards the harm or abuse of children and young people. We believe that child safety is everyone’s responsibility. All employees, volunteers, contractors and service providers are required to promote a culture of child safety, comply with the Child Safe Standards and other relevant legislation and reporting obligations of suspected child abuse as per the Institute’s Child Safety Policy and Procedures. All employees are required to hold and maintain a current, valid Working with Children Check for the duration of their employment at their own expense.

Candidates for employment at Box Hill Institute will be subject to pre-employment probity checks, and must satisfy Box Hill Institute’s pre-conditions for employment.

Box Hill Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.