National Facilities Coordinator
- Hybrid (Newcastle or Sydney)
- Full-time permanent
- Salary Packaging Available
Why Join Compassion Australia?
Compassion Australia is part of Compassion International, a global network of more than 40 countries. Together with millions of our neighbours—sponsors, supporters and church partners—around the world, we are a Christian child development ministry that seeks to put love in action and release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
About You
You’re a proactive facilities manager who thrives on managing multiple moving parts while keeping operations running safely, smoothly and efficiently.
You have:
- Demonstrated experience in facilities and asset management
- Expertise in managing regulatory and legislative requirements to ensure ongoing compliance
- Excellent stakeholder communication, problem-solving and project management skills
- Strong systems thinking ability with a continuous improvement mindset
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Mission-first: Be part of a cause that changes lives
- Great Culture: we take our work seriously, but we have fun
- Flexible work: Genuine hybrid model
- Collaborative & innovative: Work with people who care and strive for excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement plans for physical assets of the organisation, ensuring they are protected, compliant, well maintained, and are being utilised effectively in the short, medium and long term;
- Coordinate the operations of Compassion’s facilities functions including fleet, logistics and inventory, reception and deliveries, and campaigns and events;
- Oversee effective risk management related to Facilities operations, and ensure ongoing compliance to regulations and legislative requirements such as workplace health and safety regulations, fire safety standards, and essential services requirements;
- Monitor, update and maintain Facilities plans, systems, processes and procedures;
- Effectively manage work and drive process improvements in ways that positively contribute to the team results, achievements, and relationships;
- Manage the facilities budget, including forecasting, cost control, and reporting.
- Coordinate with and manage external providers for maintenance, repairs, and other facility-related needs
What You’ll Bring
- 4+ years' experience in facilities and asset management;
- Strong understanding of compliance, safety, and asset lifecycle management
- Knowledge and experience with contracts, including leasing and subleasing, building operations and logistics
- Proven financial management and budgeting skills
- Strong communication skills, including ability to discuss problems, analyse and formulate solutions with a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders;
- An understanding of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical)
- Qualifications in (or working towards) Facilities and/or Logistics disciplines (Desirable).
- Experience in or exposure to property purchasing (Desirable)
- Trade certificate (Desirable)
- Experience in Christian or Corporate Organisations (Desirable);
- Experience in For Purpose (NFP) Sector (Desirable);
Ready to Apply?
If you're ready to bring your expertise to a growing Christian NFP, click “Apply Now.” Applications close 11:59 pm (AEST) 13 November, but may close earlier if filled.
Please note applicants must have valid Australian working rights to be considered for this role.
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