Facilities Coordinator

Facilities Coordinator Role – Fixed term 6-month contract – View for permanency

Your new company
Our client is a well-established independent school in Sydney providing a high-quality learning environment for students and staff. With a substantial campus incorporating educational buildings, grounds and a range of facilities, they are looking for an experienced Facilities Coordinator to join their facilities and operations team. This position will initially be offered as a 6-month fixed-term contract, with a view to becoming permanent.

Your new roleWorking closely with the Facilities & Operations Manager, you will help coordinate the day-to-day maintenance and operation of the campus, ensuring buildings, grounds and facilities remain safe, compliant and well maintained.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating planned and reactive maintenance across the campus.
• Managing facilities requests and following up on outstanding works.
• Scheduling contractors and coordinating access, inductions and compliance documentation.
• Conducting site inspections and identifying maintenance, safety and presentation issues.
• Coordinating services including cleaning, waste, grounds and pest control.
• Maintaining asset, maintenance and compliance records.
• Supporting minor works, refurbishments and facilities projects.
• Assisting with purchase orders, invoices, reporting and general facilities' administration.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in facilities coordination, property, maintenance or building operations.
• Experience coordinating contractors and maintenance activities.
• Strong administration, organisation and customer service skills.
• Experience with a CMMS, asset management or job tracking system.
• Understanding of WHS, contractor compliance and safe working practices.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Current driver's licence and valid Working with Children Check.
• Previous experience in education or another large multi-building environment would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

• 6-month fixed-term contract with a view to permanency.
• Opportunity to work within an established Sydney school.
• Broad exposure across maintenance, compliance, contractors and minor projects.
• Supportive and community-focused working environment.
• Opportunity to further develop your facilities' management experience.
• Genuine potential to transition into a long-term permanent position.

What you need to do now
If you're an experienced Facilities Coordinator, Maintenance Coordinator, Property Coordinator, Facilities Administrator or Building Services Coordinator looking for your next opportunity, we'd like to hear from you. This is a great opportunity for someone with experience coordinating maintenance, contractors and day-to-day facilities operations who are looking for an initial 6-month contract with the potential to become permanent.
Apply now or contact myself for a confidential discussion at Jordan.Chambers@hays.com.au. 
#3027352