Senior Property Coordinator

This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
The Infrastructure Division has responsibility for the planning and provision of facilities (land, buildings and equipment), which includes land planning, student enrolment forecasting and facilities planning, strategic asset management, capital works programs, maintenance and minor works programs and provision of facilities related services.
The Infrastructure Operations Directorate is responsible for the provision of services to schools in relation to security and emergency management and environmental services (including water and tree management, and contaminated site investigations and remediation), and property management and leasing. The directorate also manages contracts, including the WA Schools Public Private Partnership, lawnmowing and hygiene contracts.
The Role
The Senior Property Coordinator manages the Department's occupied and surplus property to meet requirements and ensures any under-utilised premises, either owned or leased, are available for use within the Department's requirements for accommodation. They negotiate and coordinate office accommodation, maintenance of leased premises, building management and office fitouts.
If successful, you will prepare budgets, coordinate resources, manage contracts, authorise payments and procure goods and services to implement agreed initiatives. You will also monitor and report on their performance. Additionally,you will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, principles and guidelines for property management.
Professional Benefits
We are conveniently located in East Perth and our employees enjoy a range of benefits which include:
12% employer contributed superannuation. Flexible working arrangements are genuinely considered to create healthy work life balance including; working from home or remote, and flexible working hours. Generous leave entitlements including annual, personal, long service and parental leave. Professional development opportunities and study leave/assistance. Access to salary packaging (in accordance with relevant industrial instruments). Enjoy easy access to public transport with the Claisebrook train station just a 5-minute walk away or, take advantage of the free Yellow Cat bus service that stops outside our building entrance. Additionally, various CPP parking locations are within walking distance.
Want to know more?
Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
For more information about this opportunity, please contact John Kress, Principal Consultant on or
We are committed to building the leadership capability of our people ( Building Leadership Impact ).
Equity and Diversity
We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our workplaces and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan for more details.
Eligibility
To work with us, you must:
be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education's Screening Unit before you start. hold or obtain a current Western Australian 'C' Class drivers' licence. undertake travel throughout metropolitan and regional locations as required.
More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website and in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).
Application Instructions
Apply online in two easy steps:
Step 1: Select Apply for Job
Complete the online application form, including details of two (2) work related referees, preferably one being your current line manager.
Step 2: Attach your documents
Your application should include:
A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position A maximum of three (3) page statement addressing the following selection criteria as outlined in the attached JDF: Demonstrated substantial experience in property management and leasing. Demonstrated knowledge and experience to manage minor works and maintenance projects. Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), including negotiation and mediation skills, and the ability to develop and leverage working relationships with a range of stakeholders to achieved project outcomes. Demonstrated resource management and planning skills including financial management and information management and the ability to lead teams. Demonstrated highly developed planning and organisational skills and the ability to complete work within timeframes.
It is recommended you have your attachments ready before selecting Apply for Job.
Your application must be received before the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.
For technical support submitting your application, you can call the Department of Education's Recruitment team on for assistance.
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE
Applicants assessed as suitable may be considered for similar vacancies that arise in our branch within the next 12 months. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 22 September 2025