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Together, we help ensure critical infrastructure services are at their best when communities need them most.\nWe have an opportunity for an Area Manager to join our Homes Victoria team. In this role, you will lead divisional service delivery, residential building compliance, KPI outcomes and operational risk management. Your work will contribute directly to safe, compliant and consistent performance across the division for Homes Victoria and the communities we serve.\nWhat You’ll Do\nThis role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:\nLead and coordinate delivery across all operational workstreams within the division, ensuring services meet contractual KPIs, quality standards and service levels.\nProvide leadership and oversight of residential building compliance, ensuring maintenance and upgrade works are undertaken in accordance with applicable legislation, building standards and regulatory requirements.\nManage divisional performance risk by identifying emerging issues early, directing corrective actions and ensuring evidence supports abatement responses.\nEnsure divisional execution of governance requirements, including compliance with contract processes, reporting expectations and audit-ready evidence standards.\nOversee divisional planned maintenance governance, including approval of Monthly Work Schedules and accurate Works Management System visibility for client oversight.\nWhat You’ll Bring\nTertiary qualification in Facilities Management, Building / Construction Management, Engineering, Asset & Maintenance Management, Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. Current driver's licence and Victorian Domestic Builder (Unlimited) registration are mandatory.\nCurrent Victorian Domestic Builder (Unlimited) registration is essential with a strong understanding of residential building compliance, contractor management, quality assurance and the Victorian regulatory environment.\nSenior operational leadership experience within facilities management, property maintenance or asset-based service environments across a region or division.\nStrong understanding of residential building compliance, building legislation, contractor management and quality assurance within the Victorian regulatory environment.\nMore than anything, you will bring sound judgement, a collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering safe, compliant and consistent performance across the division for our customer and the communities we serve.\nWhy Downer?\nAt Downer, the work you do matters. We deliver and support essential services and infrastructure that people and communities rely on every day. When you join us, you will be supported to grow, contribute to something meaningful and shape a future that works for you.\nSupport you can count on\nSafety comes first. You will be part of a team that looks out for each other, with practical support and benefits to help you thrive at work and outside it.\nTraining and development to build your capability and support your career.\n\nEmployee Assistance Program providing professional support for you and your family when you need it most.\n\nPerks@Downer, including healthcare discounts and savings across a range of everyday purchases.\n\nA strong focus on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and working together as one team.\n\nBe part of something big\nAcross government, health, education, defence, social housing and essential facilities, our people help deliver services that matter to millions. Your skills and experience will help keep essential services running and communities thriving.\nShape your future\nWhether you want to deepen your expertise, move into leadership or take on a new challenge, you will have access to opportunities across teams, projects and locations to shape a career that works for you.\nMake your next move matter. Apply today and bring your skills, experience and perspective to work that makes a genuine difference. 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