Join Our Team at New Horizons!
For over fifty years, New Horizons has been dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities, mental health concerns, the elderly, those at risk of homelessness, humanitarian entrants, youth, and Indigenous Australians.
Our mission is to provide innovative services that support individuals, strengthen communities, and enhance social and emotional wellbeing for all.
Position: Facilities & Maintenance Officer Location: North Ryde Type: Permanent, Full-Time Benefits: Salary Packaging & Monthly Rostered Day Off Why Join Us?
Opportunity to grow and showcase your skills Supportive culture and working environment Access to flexible work arrangements Internal and external learning and development opportunities Long Service and Parental leave Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services Recognition program and celebration of service Your New Role: As a Facilities & Maintenance Officer,As a Facilities & Maintenance Coordinator, As a Facilities & Maintenance Coordinator, you will be part of the Asset and Facilities Management (AFM) team, which is committed to delivering innovative services that differentiate our organisation.
Reporting to the Property, Fleet and Facilities Manager, you will manage relationships with various business areas, ensuring our infrastructure offerings align with business strategies and support our innovation agenda.
Key Responsibilities: Primary contact for internal stakeholders on repairs and maintenance.
Create, assign, and communicate work orders to technicians, contractors, and vendors.
Assess job handling for internal vs. external contractors.
Ensure timely completion of tasks to maintain daily operations of facilities and buildings.
Oversee scheduled maintenance, ensuring safety and compliance with policies and regulations.
Manage reactive and preventative maintenance programs, including scheduling and quality inspections.
Deploy and maintain assets, ensuring WHS compliance.
Execute asset disposal plans per standards.
Continuously improve processes and efficiencies with stakeholders.
Provide vendor performance feedback.
Maintain information in Facilities Management and Procurement systems.
What You Need: Background in carpentry or property maintenance Relevant trade certificate qualification Experience with Facilities Management and Procurement systems (preferred) Benefits: Tax benefits exclusive to not-for-profit employees, allowing for higher take-home pay 38-hour work week with a monthly Rostered Day Off Access to flexible work arrangements Supportive culture and working environment Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services To Apply: Please include a cover letter explaining how your skills, abilities, and experience meet the requirements of this position.
Please note- A National Criminal History Check (Police Check), NDIS, and Working with Children Check will be required prior to commencement