Title: Facilities Coordinator
Employment: Full time / Fixed Term (6 Months)
Salary: $100,000 per annum + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Surrey Hills, VIC 

About the role 

Be the driving force behind safe, functional, and welcoming spaces across our diverse range of properties; from office hubs to our clients’ homes. Reporting to our National Manager, Property and Assets, you'll manage maintenance, contractors, safety systems, and compliance to ensure our buildings run smoothly and support the people who rely on them.

This role is initially for 6 months fixed term whilst Able Australia is growing. When you join us, you're not just maintaining buildings, you're creating spaces where people feel safe, supported, and empowered.

🔧 What You’ll Be Doing:

• Managing the day-to-day operations and keeping our buildings humming smoothly
• Leading maintenance activities; both planned and unexpected
• Coordinating contractors across trades from quote to completion
• Making sure we're compliant with NDIS and all relevant codes
• Conducting site inspections and managing upgrades, repairs, and access
• Monitoring facility performance and hunting down cost-saving opportunities
• Looking after our essential services — fire safety, security, and CCTV

Every fix, upgrade, and inspection you lead makes a real difference. If you're organised, hands-on, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Skills and experience required to be successful in this role:

• A strong understanding of Facilities and Asset Management operations preferably within the not-for-profit sector or disability sector
• Good understanding of national building code compliance
• Previous experience coordinating property or maintenance works across a range of property types
• Demonstrated experience in a high volume fast paced operations role
• A proven track record in operational management within a service industry environment
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise works
• Customer-focused approach with the ability to build strong relationships with clients at all levels

For further information regarding the role and its requirements, please refer to the position description attached. Facilities Coordinator - Position Description - Fixed Term.pdf

 Benefits of joining Able Australia:

• Not for Profit Salary Packaging benefits (pay less tax and take home more earnings every fortnight)
• Flexible starting times and working from home options, including a 50% Working From Home policy
• 17% annual leave loading (get paid more on your holidays)
• Able Rewards program offering instant discounts to hundreds of online retailers, including Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Airbnb, Hotels, and Flights and more!
• Positive team environments where your ideas matter
• Continuous support and supervision to enable you to develop your career and progress
• Our values are Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness and we imbed these values into all of our work practices

About Able Australia

Able Australia is a leading provider of disability services across Victoria, Tasmania, Queensland, and the ACT. For over 50 years we have been delivering innovative support services to people with multiple disabilities and deafblindness.

As a registered provider of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), our vision is to enable the people we support to live the life they choose.

How to apply

Please click on the APPLY NOW button and complete the online application form. You will need to upload your resume with your skills and experience. We appreciate the time you have taken to prepare and submit your application and we are committed to responding to every applicant.

We encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment period.

You must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

Employment is conditional upon screening checks throughout employment, applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks as required. Applicants will be subject to, but not limited to, the following checks: NDIS Worker Screening Check, International Police Check (if applicable), and Right to Work in Australia.

If you have any particular questions regarding the position or need to find out more, get in touch with Yvette Hyde, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Careers@ableaustralia.org.au