Facilities Coordinator

• Join the world's largest humanitarian movement
• Full time, Ongoing role
• Melbourne location preferred + hybrid working

About Red Cross

Australian Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian movement. We support and empower people and communities in times of vulnerability. We act for humanity.

About the role

The Facilities Coordinator supports the Manager - Property & Facilities to manage all property related repairs and maintenance carried out by the contracted third-party facilities management organisation and other contractors external to this arrangement. This role is pivotal in reviewing all submitted work requests to assess validity, value for money and compliance with Australian Red Cross policies.

In addition, the Coordinator plays a key role in supporting our compliance requirements through ensuing our external facilities management provider and other external compliance providers deliver the agreed schedule of activities. This role also provides critical support to the Manager - Property & Facilities to mitigate WHS issues and risks across the property portfolio.

About you

You will demonstrate:

• Sound discipline knowledge gained through experience, training or education in facilities management including the processes, reporting and systems required to manage a national property portfolio
• Ability to operate within compliance and quality control practices and processes, particularly in relation to building codes and legislation

• Experience delivering minor capital works projects and major repairs

• Sound technical knowledge and expertise in Building Codes, Australian Standards and Regulatory requirements

• Knowledge of charges associated with the delivery of trades in order to effectively assess quotes for work
• Sound communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build rapport and establish positive and constructive relationships with a diverse cross section of stakeholders both internal and external to the organisation
• Ability to work under general direction from senior employees within clear objectives and budget constraints and work with and support teams and people from diverse backgrounds and create a collaborative working environment
• Ability to manage time, set priorities, plan and organise their own work and that of lower classified staff and/or volunteers
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to assess, evaluate and solve problems generally found in policies and practices
• Sound level of communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build rapport and establish positive and constructive relationships with a diverse cross section of stakeholders both internal and external to the organisation
• Problem-solving skills with a proven ability to identify issues and develop solutions for achieving goals in complex project settings
• High level of experience operating with compliance and quality control practices and processes, particularly in relation to building codes and legislation
• An understanding of compliance with WHS regulations and requirements
• Ability to manage multiple competing tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills to ensure clear, concise and accurate information dissemination.
• Ability to work within a continuous improvement framework and enhance systems and procedures to strengthen organisational capability.

Benefits that act for you, while you act for humanity

Financial wellbeing: In addition to your salary, you can take advantage of salary packaging that could provide you with a great way to reduce the amount of tax you pay - and get more from your salary. You can salary package up to $15,900 for living expenses (such as rent, groceries, utility bills); up to $2,650 for holiday accommodation and meals when dining out; Novated car leases; superannuation and purchase additional annual leave.

Health & Wellbeing: You can tap into specialist advice for nutrition, sleep, resilience and mindfulness, as well as access to guided meditation and other wellbeing programs.

Work/Life Flexibility: You can access flexible working arrangements, paid 'Me' day just for you and a wide range of other paid leave options

Career development: Access to ongoing learning, training, and development courses

Further information

This role is covered by the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Award - Level 4. Salary $88,090.08 FTE + superannuation + salary packaging options.

To find out more about this opportunity or to obtain a copy of the Position Description, please email Kit Wong on

Applications must be submitted online prior to 11.55pm AEST on 11th September 2025 to be considered for this role.

While we appreciate all interest in our organisation, we won't engage with or accept candidates from agencies or consulting firms on this occasion.