Job Summary
- Applications close:
- Job posted on: 17th Jun 2022
- Melbourne > Richmond
The Lighthouse Foundation provides homes and therapeutic care programs to children and young people impacted by long-term neglect, abuse, and homelessness. Our focus is to create caring communities where kids can feel safe, form meaningful relationships, and begin to heal from traumatic experiences. For the past 30 years, our proven Model of Care has successfully transformed the lives of over 1,000 young people using a range of evidence-based strategies. We now educate and support Foster Carers in the same way so that they too can take care of some of Australia’s most vulnerable children.
As Property and Asset Manager you will work with maintenance contractors and personnel to maintain Lighthouse Foundation’s owned and occupied properties and vehicles in line with policies, quality standards and budgets.
As an organisation we are currently entering into a growth phase, with expansion of managed properties and other assets. Subsequently, this role will be pivotal to this expansion, as it will provide expertise on the numerous factors including, selection, management, and compliance requirements.
Working for the Lighthouse Foundation means working for an organisation that cares about the community, and the issues which face young people today.
As Property & Asset Manager you will be central to ensuring current and new services are available for young people who would otherwise be homeless
First and foremost, interpersonal skills are a must, with a level of maturity and understanding needed when working with those who use our services.
From a professional standpoint, you will require;
Qualifications and Licences:
Critical Skills should include:
Desirable experience and skills:
We welcome your application and ask that you please review the attached position description, provide your Resume and Application letter, broadly addressing the key selection criteria highlighted.
To submit your application, click Apply Now.
Lighthouse celebrates diversity and affirm the right of access, equity, and equality for every young person, staff member and volunteer in the Lighthouse Community. Our organisation is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We also practice from a position of cultural safety and awareness, across diverse languages, religions, and cultures. we respect, respond and continue to learn about the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
Lighthouse Foundation is a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to a thoughtful and protective environment that supports our babies, children and young people to feel safe and respected, and to build their capacity to feel deeply cared for and important to other human beings.
This position is considered authorised work and subject to mandatory Covid-19 vaccination and safety requirements. You will be asked about your vaccination or exemption status and any accompanying evidence should your application proceed.