Asset Officer (12 month FTC)
Job Summary
Make a real difference in peoples lives.
Were proud to be partnering with Metro Community Housing - an organisation driven by a simple but powerful vision: to provide more homes for those in need.
With a strong focus on safety stability and support Metro delivers housing that creates a platform for positive change. Their values of Collaboration Contribution Care and Change are at the heart of everything they do.
About the roleThis is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and organised maintenance / asset officer to join a purpose-driven housing provider. We have a 12 month fixed term contract on offer for someone ideally with previous community housing experience.
Youll play a key role in ensuring properties are safe compliant and well maintained while delivering a responsive high-quality service to tenants contractors and partners.
This is a hands-on coordination role ideal for someone who thrives on juggling multiple priorities building strong relationships and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.
Key responsibilities- Manage and triage maintenance requests based on urgency and risk
- Coordinate contractors site access and job completion
- Liaise with tenants landlords real estate agents and trades
- Conduct routine property inspections and support vacancy turnaround
- Monitor contractor performance against service agreements
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
- Maintain accurate records work orders and maintenance systems
- Review invoices and support reporting processes
Youre highly organised detail-oriented and confident managing competing priorities. You enjoy working with people and take pride in delivering a responsive professional service. This role offers flexible working hours to suit someone whos needs dont necessarily fit within a 9-5 work day.
You will bring:
- Experience in property facilities or maintenance coordination (minimum 2 years) or a Certificate III/IV in Property Management
- Strong administrative and systems skills (maintenance platforms databases MS Office)
- Experience working with contractors and external stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
- Solid understanding of compliance safety and regulatory requirements
- A customer-focused approach with the ability to support diverse tenants
- Strong time management and attention to detail
- Current drivers licence and willingness to travel
- National Police Check
- Working With Children Check
Required Experience:
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