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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Manufacturing
Business
Iplex Australia
Job Reference
40474
Posted Date
22-May-2025
Closing Date
19-Jun-2025

Description

Parental Leave Policies for both primary and secondary caregivers
Enjoy ongoing discounts and perks across our Fletcher Building brands
Lead transformational change in maintenance by driving performance & redefining standards.

At Iplex we are committed to our vision to solve Australia's water challenges by partnering with our customers and communities to provide safe, secure, and innovative water solutions, both today and for future generations. 

These are more than just words to us. They are how we want the world to be, how we want to act and our reason for being – our why. It’s our common goal, our guiding light and what keeps up showing up every day. 

As the largest manufacturer and supplier of pipeline systems in Australia, we take pride in the vital role we play in Australia's water industry. Join us today and contribute to building a better future for generations to come.

More About the Role 

We are looking for an experienced and results driven Maintenance Manager to take ownership of a critical function in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Reservoir, Melbourne. In this position, you will be leading a team of 5+ people at our 24/7 operating Manufacturing site. You are an integral part of this operation and will report directly to the Site Manufacturing Manager. You will be responsible for scheduling our AM & PM teams, along with contractor management. As a leader, you will also be a large part of your team's success by continued training and support to upskill them in their roles while setting deliverable and measurable outcomes.

We are looking for someone who has exposure to leading and supporting maintenance work (current, planned and new) You will be a safety advocate and really drive our company EHS Initiatives. This role is perfect for someone who is comfortable managing budgets, leading strategic initiatives, and fostering a high-performance team culture. Your ability to engage, influence, and inspire will be key to driving change and delivering results. 

Does this Sound Like You? 
  • Electrical/Mechanical trades qualified OR bachelor’s in engineering
  • Project Management and working with metrics, budgets, and completion dates
  • Exposure to MEX & JDE to leverage data for predictive maintenance & decision making 
  • Passionate about continuous improvement 
  • Understanding of safety inductions and issuing permits
  • Past EHS experience in a manufacturing environment and ability to drive initiatives  
  • Conform to statutory standards with a view to long-term plant reliability
  • Mechanically Minded, Able to troubleshoot, asses risk on all machines and areas 
  • Have excellent communication skills and time management
  • Confident in Excel and reporting 
Why Join us at Iplex?
  • 26 weeks PAID parental leave (Primary Caregiver)
  • Amazing Parental Leave for Secondary Caregivers
  • Opportunity to apply for our Employee Education Fund
  • Get Nominated to join our Top Talent Mentoring Group
  • Proudly partnered with The Smith Family – Supporting youth education
  • Committed to the Innovate Stage of our Reconciliation Acton Plan 
  • Ongoing training, development, and internal career opportunities 
  • Enjoy all Fletcher Building discounts, benefits and rewards! 

Apply Today if you are looking for a career move that you can bring your maintenance experience, passion for people and ability to look for process improvements all in one position. 




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