Description:
What we offer:
- Competitive annual salary with generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 each FBT year
- Paid Parental Leave program for all on-going employees (after 12 months’ of service)
- Be part of a close knit and dedicated team who are supportive, approachable and truly passionate about delivering excellence
- Discounted rates (50% off gap fee) for staff at all bestchance childcare centres
- Genuine commitment to professional development
- Access to Employee Wellbeing Program
The Role:
bestchance Child Family Care is currently seeking an exceptional individual with a positive and proactive approach to join our dedicated Maintenance team as a Facilities and Maintenance Co-ordinator.
This role provides support to the Building and Facilities Manager in all aspects of building and facilities functions ensuring the safety and functionality of all bestchance owned and leased facilities.
Your responsibilities include, and are not limited to:
- Managing the Maintenance Request log, which entails property maintenance requests relating to buildings, grounds and facilities of bestchance including liaising with Council/landlord as site owners and managers as Program owners
- Providing administrative support to the Building and Facilities Manager in the following areas, but not limited to:
- Ensuring compliance with essential safety measures and building regulations at all times
- Procurement and management of the delivery of all relevant service contracts such as: cleaning, grounds, waste, fire, roof, pest control, alarm monitoring
- Communicating with Co-ordinators of childcare / kindergarten / site access
- Monitoring and managing key register of properties for contractors
- Coordinating and managing contractors and suppliers (carpentry, joinery, tiling, painting, gardening and plumbing) required to perform works at bestchance sites within bestchance contractor compliance process
- Maintenance of proper record keeping for facilities and maintenance department such as lease agreement, insurance covers, etc
- Conduct weekly site visits to bestchance facilities as directly by the Building & Facilities Manager
- Ensure all contractors are inducted, have relevant insurances and adhere to the requirements of induction polices
- Oversee the coordination and activities of all Facilities and service contractors on site to ensure works are completed timely and efficiently, with minimal disruption to the operation
- Assisting with capital works projects and coordinate trades as directed by the Building & Facilities Manager
- Contributing to the identification of OH&S Risk and ensure all OH&S matters are promptly addressed and reported in line with legislative requirements to ensure the safety and welfare of all staff and clients
- When the need is evident or as directed by the Building & Facilities Manager, to undertake additional duties and/or provide assistance and general support to other positions consistent with the role previously described.
- Fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment, cultivating a safety culture
You will stand out if you have:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with staff, vendors, and stakeholders and the ability to build positive relationships
- Ability to prepare reports and documentation Proficiency in organising maintenance schedules to ensure that all tasks are completed on time, within relevant permit constraints and budget, and to the highest of standards
- A passion to contribute to the employee experience within a values-based, not-for-profit organization
- Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written communication with a range of people including Ability to work cooperatively with staff, landlord, Council representatives and trades people, in the management of maintenance for all building and facilities within the portfolio.
In addition to the above you will need the following to be considered for this role:
- Experience in administrative or related role. Understanding of key responsibilities of Landlords (Private / Government Local council vs Lessees being (bestchance)
- Demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Practical experience with facilitation of facilities and maintenance tasks will be advantageous
- Ability to work independently and co-operatively in a team environment, with an innovative and flexible approach to work High level computer skills such as MS Office products - MS Word, Outlook, and SharePoint
- Sound administration and organisational skills, including the ability to work effectively with Councils and external agencies
- Experience within the Not-for-Profit sector would be preferable but not mandatory
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence
- Valid Working with Children’s Check (Employee)
- Satisfactory National Police History Check
About us:
bestchance Child Family Care is a not-for-profit organisation with the aim of building stronger communities, healthier families and happier childhoods. We achieve this through our quality education, care and therapy services for children, and our support programs for families.
bestchance Child Family Care provides a supportive environment to grow, nurture and develop strong bonds with children and families.
For more information visit our website at https://www.bestchance.org.au/
Applications:
Applications for this position close on 25 April 2025.
If you have any questions regarding this position please contact the team at careers@bestchance.org.au.
bestchance is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to child safety and have zero tolerance of child abuse. Applicants should be aware that we carry out Working with Children, Police Records and reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people.
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