Position Title: Maintenance Coordinator

About the role

As a Maintenance Coordinator, you’ll be the driving force behind the smooth operations of our planned and reactive maintenance activities across our portfolio of properties.

Working from our central hub (desk-based), you’ll be responsible for:

• Prioritising and allocating work based on urgency, cost-efficiency, and operational needs.
• Problem-solving in real time – finding smart solutions to maintenance issues as they arise.
• Coordinating with our on-site Building Managers to ensure seamless delivery and minimal disruption.
• Monitoring progress, ensuring SLAs are met and keeping accurate records throughout.
• Liaising with internal and external contractors, keeping quality high and costs under control.

In short, you’ll be the central link between people, places, and performance.

What we’re looking for

We’re assembling a team of energetic, solution-focused individuals who are passionate about delivering exceptional service and keeping things running like clockwork.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Experience in maintenance coordination, facilities management, scheduling, or similar.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A natural flair for communication and collaboration.
• The ability to juggle priorities without dropping the ball.
• A proactive attitude and calm approach to problem-solving.
• Tech confidence – especially with scheduling and work order software.

 

Why Join Us

• Be part of something new and exciting – shape the team from day one.
• Play a role in a property team that values innovation, efficiency, and trust.
• Great career development opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative environment where your ideas matter.
• Competitive salary and benefits package

This isn’t just a desk-job – it’s a central command post. If you love staying organised, thinking on your feet, and making a real impact every day, this is your chance.

Apply now and help the future of our property operations! We will be reviewing applications as they come in.

Apply now

We’d love to hear from you. You can view the position description here and apply by emailing your resume and a cover letter addressing the first 5 KSC on the position description to careers@unison.org.au, we’ll be reviewing applications as they come in so don’t hold off.

We encourage people who are from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, the LGBTIQ+ communities and those living with a disability to apply. Please contact our People Team on careers@unison.org.au for more information about our supported recruitment pathways.

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