Facilities Coordinator

Who we are:
At Torrens University Australia, making a difference is in our DNA. As a Certified B Corporation, we belong to a global community of future-focused companies using business as a force for good. We believe in the transformative power of education to change lives, families, communities – and the world. That’s why we’re on a mission to increase access to higher education, so learners from all walks of life can chase their dreams.

Just like our students, our employees are diverse and want to make an impact. When you join us, we give you the freedom to be bold, creative and courageous – with flexible working arrangements that allow you to bring your best. We’ve built a culture that celebrates community, collaboration and innovation, where people love what they do.

What’s the job?
We are different. We are agile, we are bold and we like to make an impact. The Facilities Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and day-to-day management of the facilities at the Campus. The Facilities Coordinator will carry out general day-to-day maintenance of the campuses, associated properties and grounds, including hands-on maintenance where required. This role may also require travel between the campuses regularly.

This is a Permanent Full-time opportunity to look after our Melbourne Campus.

NOTE: Candidate must have full-time working rights in Australia and be residing in the campus location. This role does not provide sponsorship opportunities. This role is fully working from campus.

Day-to-day accountabilities:

• First point of contact for all maintenance enquiries and repairs

• Build relationships with college and shared services staff as well as external contractors

• Provide prompt response to all staff and student enquiries about the facilities, repairs and maintenance

• Ensure that communications with staff and stakeholders is timely and effective

• Coordinate set up of classrooms including any specialised equipment as required and undertake regular audits and ordering of classroom consumables

• Carry out day-to-day repairs and maintenance of the campus as required including but not limited to:

• changing light globes and fittings; changing tap filters and washers; unblocking toilets, drains and pipes; patching holes in walls; fixing doors, locks and floorboards; painting

• The Assembly and moving of furniture; hanging pictures and bulletin boards; installing shelves; repairs to shelves, chairs, whiteboards and desks

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Who you are

• Experience in managing a range of stakeholders and trade coordination

• Experience in managing various projects at the same time

• Experience in facilities management protocols and maintenance planning

• Awareness of Manual handling and WHS requirements

• Current driver’s license

• Knowledge and use of a range of software packages to support communications and administrative duties

• Understanding of trades related to building maintenance and repair

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software necessary to create and maintain reports and logs

Why join us?
Bold, modern and agile, we’re Australia’s fastest-growing university, going from 164 students in 2014 to 40,000+ alumni across 115+ countries and 2000+ staff today. In 2020, the Australian Financial Review named us one of the country’s most innovative companies. As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university, we never lose sight of our student-centric approach. Supported by teams of passionate people, you’ll find endless opportunities for professional development and career progression.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, age, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

What we offer:
We support your passions, development and wellbeing, to make your working life a more rewarding experience. At Torrens University Australia, you’ll benefit from:

• Study for free! Be ready to complete a course or degree related to your position and enhance your professional development.

• Access to internal opportunities - Be supported to learn, grow and move across the organisation

Hiring Process
We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward. If you want to know more or need assistance or accommodation during the recruiting phase, please contact your recruiter at ***************@torrens.edu.au

To learn more about what makes Torrens University Australia a great place to work, visit https://www.torrens.edu.au/blog.

We’d love to hear from you.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at **********@torrens.edu.au