We’re looking for a professional Facilities Services Officer with relevant experience who wants to join our 2,000+ team of staff and volunteers to make a difference on a permanent full-time basis, working 38 hours per week based in Fitzroy.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty.

For almost 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia.

We are passionate about the work we do.

We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society - a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.  

THE ROLE

The Facilities Services Officer is responsible for coordinating the repair, reinstatement and maintenance of facilities services (due to breakdown, fair wear and tear, and end of lifecycle), as well as supply and delivery of soft services to all BSL sites. The Facilities Services Officer ensures that activities are actioned from commencement to completion in a timely manner to ensure all facilities and their services are available for continued operations, and that disruption to business is avoided. 

• Ensure Facilities System Database (‘Upkeep’) records are actioned and work flowed from commencement to completion within acceptable time frame 
• Triage all reactive repairs and soft services requirements based on impact risk assessment
• Interpret obligations of liability for defects, repairs, and maintenance in accordance with departmental registers and incumbent Goods & Supplier records and contracts
• Obtain pricing and approval to undertake works
• Assign compliant contractors and issue work-orders to undertake facility services activities 

Salary will be $64,624.42 - $69,287.36 per annum, based on skills and experience plus superannuation.  

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Passion for supporting the mission of BSL, and delivering excellence in your role, are just the start.

To be considered for the role and be successful in it, we’re looking for an Facilities Service Officer who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Strong attention to detail, able to interpret, record, and report accurate and meaningful information
• Be meticulous in following instruction and delivering premium quality on all assigned tasks 
• Understand dependencies and impacts of assigned tasks
• Able to prioritise tasks and deliver outcomes within due and acceptable time-frames 

BENEFITS

• Extensive salary packaging options to reduce amount of tax you pay
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program 

CULTURE

BSL employees enjoy a range of flexible work options and other attractive benefits. Recognising that there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance, the organisation endeavours to provide options to suit the needs of all staff. 

If this looks like a role that’s right for you, APPLY NOW or contact Melinda Illevold on 0491 690 087 for a confidential discussion.

To view the Position Description, please click here.

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics. Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.