Maintenance Administration Officer

We are seeking a highly-motivated, detail-orientated, and experienced  Maintenance Administration Officer to join our well-established Maintenance Team in our beautiful central Southport location

About Imagine Education Group

Imagine Education Group is building futures for our children through the provision of high-quality early education and care. Our childcare centres are located across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia. Our Maintenance Team is key to supporting our centres, ensuring they are maintained to an exceptionally high standard at all times to support the delivery of high-quality childcare.

About the role

Reporting to the Maintenance and Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for the timely and efficient delivery of ongoing maintenance across our childcare centres. You will coordinate trades and administration to ensure that each centre is maintained to the very highest standards to support our provision of high-quality early education and care.

Key responsibilities of this role:

• Manage a high volume of maintenance requests via phone and email
• Manage the day-to-day maintenance of multiple childcare sites, coordinating repairs, and responding to centre queries
• Communicate with preferred contractors to coordinate all building maintenance and repairs
• Liaise with contractors regarding completion of scheduled preventative grounds and building maintenance programs
• Coordinate non-scheduled, reactive maintenance as required
• Ensure that all services are complying with Workplace Health and Safety regulations and requirements
• Processing invoices
• General administration and adhoc duties as directed by the Facilities and Maintenance Manager

About you

• Have experience in a Construction, Facilities Administration, or Commercial Property Management role (desirable)
• Have previous Administration experience (desirable)
• Have strong administration and computer skills and excellent data entry skills and typing accuracy
• Be proficient in using Microsoft Office programs including Excel
• Work well both independently and within a team
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Be reliable and organised and have the ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
• Have exceptional attention to detail
• Have the ability to adapt and thrive in a fast paced and changing environment
• Hold a current Driver's License
• Have flexibility to travel to long day care locations locally as well as interstate (not regularly, just as required)
• Hold a relevant State Working with Children Check, Blue Card, or Safety Screening (or ability to obtain one)

What we can offer you

• Located in Southport, allowing you to work close to home
• Fantastic career progression opportunities in an established and growing company
• An excellent team environment
• Access to discounts from hundreds of well-known brands and retailers, including groceries, fuel, gyms, leisure and utilities
• Access to novated vehicle leasing, enhancing your take-home pay
• One-on-one ongoing training, support and professional development.
• Meaningful work contributing to the advancement of education and learning
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and resources
• A friendly and inviting environment

How to apply

This is an exciting, fast-paced role If you believe you have the skills and experience required for this position, and you are looking for a role where you will thrive and be supported as part of a close-knit team, we would love to hear from you

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