At North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) we are proud to deliver courageous health and community services that collaboratively address health inequity. We nurture a workforce that is passionate and diverse, with shared values and a strong commitment to making positive health impacts within the heart of North Richmond. With access to a variety of flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing activities and a rich learning environment, our team members are consistently able to deepen their expertise by being part of impactful and world recognised community health solutions.

• Permanent, Full-time - HS5 - Richmond, VIC
• Join a purpose-driven team improving health in our community

About the Role

The Program Manager, Facilities and Procurement plays a key role in ensuring our organisation runs smoothly behind the scenes. This position leads the Facilities and Procurement functions, overseeing everything from capital works and maintenance to contract management and procurement strategy.

You’ll ensure our buildings and infrastructure are safe, functional, and future ready supporting our staff to deliver high-quality services to the community.

As a collaborative and strategic leader, you’ll guide a small team, manage budgets, contribute to organisational planning, and identify opportunities for innovation and improvement across our physical spaces and procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Facilities and Procurement team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Provide strategic advice to the Chief Corporate Officer and Executive Team on facilities, risk, compliance, and infrastructure planning.
• Oversee capital works, asset management, and maintenance schedules to ensure safe, compliant, and well-presented facilities.
• Lead procurement and tendering processes, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and alignment with NRCH policies.
• Manage contracts and relationships with key suppliers, including cleaning and security services.
• Contribute to organisational planning, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence across all facilities and procurement functions.

About You

You’re an experienced operations or facilities leader who thrives in complex environments and enjoys balancing strategy with hands on delivery. You’re organised, proactive, and take pride in ensuring things run efficiently and effectively.

You’ll bring:

• 3 years plus experience managing facilities, maintenance, or administration programs.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of supporting and developing staff.
• Demonstrated experience in procurement, contract management, and budget oversight.
• Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• The ability to prioritise competing demands and build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A qualification in Business Administration (or related field) would be advantageous.

Why join us?

At NRCH, you’ll be part of a team that’s making a tangible difference in people’s lives. You’ll enjoy:

• A supportive, values-driven culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
• Generous salary packaging and flexible working arrangements.
• Flexible Working Conditions.
• Free On-Site Car Parking
• The chance to help shape the future of a respected community health organisation.

For questions specific to the role, please contact Adrian Carmody (Chief Corporate Officer) @ adrianc@nrch.com.au using the subject line: Facilities and Procurement Manager enquiry via EthicalJobs.

For questions or support with your application, please contact Isabella Fisher (People and Culture Coordinator) @ isabellaf@nrch.com.au

Our commitment to health equity

At NRCH, improving health equity is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that health is shaped by social and structural factors beyond clinical care and we work alongside individuals and communities to address barriers to health and wellbeing.

Inclusion and Belonging

At North Richmond Community Health (NRCH), we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, identities, abilities and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages.

Child Safety

NRCH is a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for all forms of child abuse. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of children and young people. All staff and volunteers share responsibility for promoting and maintaining a child safe environment in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, evidence of qualifications and registrations, proof of work rights, and evidence of immunisation requirements relevant to the role.