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WE ARE HIRING!
Facilities and Operations Lead
Where? Melbourne Farmers’ Markets – 2 Wingrove Street, Alphington (primary location)
> 20 hours per week - salaried position
Melbourne Farmers’ Markets is in the business of real food – we exist to support the farmers and makers who produce it; together, we create communities around it.
We’re looking for a hands-on problem solver who knows how to keep a place humming. If
you take pride in making systems run smoothly and in making spaces look their best – keep reading.
What You’ll Do
As our Facilities and Operations Lead, you’ll take ownership of the spaces, infrastructure, and grounds that keep our markets running.
Your week might include:
- Maintaining the MFM Depot, Kitchen and shared spaces so that they are welcoming.
- Coordinating service providers for repairs and maintenance.
- Being the go-to person for our partners and team when something needs fixing or improving.
- Gardening in the Alphington Farmers’ Market grounds to keep the site welcoming.
Attending market sites when needed to ensure smooth set-ups and functioning infrastructure. - Maintaining clear records and staying across budgets for maintenance and site upgrades.
Who you are
We’re after someone with great instincts for how things work, and who knows how to fix them when they don’t.
- Broad general maintenance skills (basic repairs).
- Experience in coordinating contractors and an understanding of trade language.
- Knowledge of compliance and maintenance standards; and the willingness to find out.
- A knack for juggling multiple priorities and keeping things organised.
- Clear communicator - you can work with everyone from tenants to tradies.
- Confident working independently and taking initiative.
- A current manual driver’s licence (forklift licence a bonus).
Comfortable rolling up your sleeves - this role is for hands-on problem-solvers.
Why Join Us
This is a role with real variety, where no two days look the same. You’ll be part of a
passionate, values-driven team that believes in community, sustainability and great food.
You’ll have flexibility, autonomy and the satisfaction of seeing your results every day.
Send your resume and a short cover letter to jobs@mfm.com.au
Questions: anne@mfm.com.au