Contract Manager_ Cleaning Services - Melbourne Metro and Regional areas in Great Malvern

We are seeking a motivated and outgoing individual for the position of Contract Manager in Victoria. An attractive salary package, fully maintained company vehicle and superannuation will be negotiated with the successful candidate. Commencement date: March 2026.

Selection Criteria:

• Three plus years in a similar role, preferably within a service-based industry (Cleaning Industry experience in a national company highly desirable).
• Previous experience in managing multiple sites / multi-project management.
• Proven excellent strategic leadership, strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Demonstrate sound organisational skills and ability to prioritise.
• Proven labour planning and people management skills.
• Strong financial and budget management capabilities are essential.
• Proven ability to deliver sustained results.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and report writing skills.
• High level of customer service and maintaining operational efficiency standards.
• Actively participate and contribute in senior management meetings with high quality outcomes.
• Hold current tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline.
• Full Australian Licence.

Skills / Requirements You Should Bring Along:

• Confidence and be an accomplished Manager with a proven track record in managing complex multi-site operations with significant people, cost and budget responsibilities.
• Ability to lead, train and develop a team, nurture and enhance operational disciplines, think tactically and strategically and manage a diverse range of client sites.
• Capacity to understand and relate to clients across a range of industries and appreciate the different business models, needs and sensitivities that entails.
• Develop credibility with clients by demonstrating professionalism, discretion and sound commercial acumen.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements for service delivery, timeliness and reporting.
• Engage effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure clear communication and coordination of activities critical to business objectives.

All applicants must be willing to undergo and successfully complete a police check and Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

Our Vision:

Maintain, develop, and grow long term sustainable partnerships with our employees and clients by ensuring transparency, quality, safety, environmental awareness in our service delivery across Australia. Together with our 54+ years' experience within the cleaning industry, our growth and business strategy will be one driven from contemporary methodologies through technology advancement and our continual commitment to the environment through our ESG targets and objectives.

Our Values:

• Safety in everything we do.
• Team collaboration and respect.
• Environment & Sustainability.
• Exceptional customer service.
• People, Passion & Pride.

Our status as an Equal Opportunity Employer is reflected in the diversity of team members. Staff performance is regularly assessed to confirm that work is up to our professional standard.

Employee Benefits:

Here at Menzies, we expect loyalty, respect, and teamwork between colleagues. In return, we have an ongoing commitment to provide our staff members with career advancement opportunities, learning and development opportunities, novated leasing options, and generous reward and recognition programs.

We acknowledge that diversity in Menzies workforce increases the effectiveness of teams and our capacity for innovation. We welcome applications from Indigenous people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.