MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every person’s cultural or linguistic background, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, intersex status, relationship status, religion or spiritual beliefs, socio-economic status, age, and abilities.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

This is a Casual opportunity based in South Melbourne, VIC within our Property Team Program.

Our offer:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free and confidential counselling, coaching and emotional support for work and personal challenges
• Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,500 (helps increase your take home pay)
• Ongoing Career Development, Education and Training
• Click HERE to find out more about becoming a member of the MacKillop Family Services team and what further support we have to offer our employees.

Position Purpose:

This position is situated within the Property Team of the Corporate Services Unit located at Central Office at 237 Cecil St South Melbourne. The Corporate Services Unit manages all financial, legal, corporate risk & compliance, insurance, property, vehicle fleet and information communication technology services for the organisation.

The Property Service Desk Officer will assist the Property Team Leader with the management of maintenance for MacKillop properties, contractor management, invoicing and any other relevant administration duties.

The Property Service Desk Officer is a member of the Property Team and reports to the Property Team Leader

Primary Objectives:

• Properties: To assist property team staff with the management of properties that are either leased, licensed or owned by MacKillop.
• Maintenance: To effectively manage and action all building and grounds responsive maintenance requests on a daily basis.
• Contractors: To assist property team staff with the management of preferred contractors, in particular with maintaining good contractor working relationships.
• Security: To assist property team staff with the management of building security, particularly with maintaining an accurate key register.
• Administration: To effectively manage the processing of invoices relating to maintenance requests and to ensure that database records and online systems are current and up to date.
• Teamwork: To provide support to all Property Team staff and the Corporate Services Unit as a whole, through effective participation as a team member.

Key Selection Criteria:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and values and an awareness of the current issues faced by Aboriginal children, young people and their families
• Highly developed computer skills in Outlook, Word, Excel and Visio
• Highly developed communication and report writing skills
• A willingness to provide quality, high level, prompt customer service

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

For a full listing please view Position Description.

You must have a:

• Valid and current Driver’s Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check;
• Valid Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles)

Proof of vaccination against Covid-19 may be a requirement of this position

How to Apply: Click 'Apply Now' where you will be prompted to proceed with your application.

For more information, please contact:

Leah Grimus at [email protected] using the subject line: Property Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe, culturally competent, and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, young people, families, and communities.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.