Property Officer | New opportunity!

Do you want to join an organisation where your work directly supports children and young people overcoming trauma - and where the portfolio you manage really matters

At MacKillop Family Services we provide more than a roof over someones head. We create homes that are safe nurturing and filled with possibility. Every child in our care comes to us through the Child Protection system and each one deserves to be seen heard and given the chance to heal and thrive.

We are seeking a Property Officer to join our team playing a hands-on role in managing a diverse portfolio of organisational properties based in Belconnen ACT.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the Property Officer youll manage the day-to-day operations of an allocated portfolio of leased licensed and owned properties - ensuring they are safe compliant well maintained and fit for service delivery.

Youll coordinate property searches site openings and closures maintenance contractors security systems and administration within established frameworks. Working closely with the Property Team youll drive compliance WHS outcomes and accurate records.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Property Officer you will:

• Manage the daytoday operations of an allocated property portfolio in line with organisational frameworks.
• Coordinate property searches site openings and closures utilities access arrangements and documentation to support continuous service delivery.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance and minor works ensuring quality timeliness and compliance.
• Manage contractor engagement supporting compliance performance and safe work practices.
• Promote propertylevel WHS compliance through proactive risk identification and issue escalation.
• Maintain accurate property maintenance contractor and security records across organisational systems.
• Work closely with the Property Team and Regional Property Coordinator to deliver consistent property outcomes.

We are currently recruiting one full-time ongoing position.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in Property and/or Facilities Management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customerfocused with the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Highly organised able to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with sound judgement when working independently.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Please address the full Key Selection Criteria outlined in the PD as part of your application.

You must have:

• Valid and current Drivers Licence;
• Satisfactory Criminal History Check (paid for by MacKillop);
• Valid Employee Working with Children Check;
• Valid and current NDIS Workers Screening Check (for risk assessed / client facing roles). MacKillop can assist successful candidates with their application.

We value the unique knowledge perspectives and cultural contributions of First Nations peoples. Your experience and insights are important to us and we strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

For more information please contact: Stephen Key at

WHAT WE OFFER:

• SCHADS Administration (Level 4) $44.58 $47.97 Dependent on qualifications & experience
• More money in your pocket up to $18550 per year which allows you to reduce the amount of tax you pay.
• Wellbeing that matters - Free confidential support for mental physical financial and social wellbeing.
• Sanctuary Organisation - MacKillops work is underpinned by the Sanctuary Model an evidence supported whole of organisation framework that brings our values to life. The model reinforces our ability to create a safe environment that teaches people to cope effectively with stress and trauma and to heal.
• First Nations career pathways - Warrungarli Strategy supporting recruitment retention and professional development
• Community & connection - Opportunity to join Ngindaay Guumaldanha our Aboriginal Staff Network

OUR COMMITTMENT:

MacKillop celebrates and draws strength from diversity and respects the dignity of all people. Every person at MacKillop has the right to be safe and to be treated justly. We value every persons ability cultural or linguistic backgrounds ethnicity sexual orientation gender identity gender expression intersex status relationship status religious or spiritual beliefs socio-economic status and age.

It is our goal that MacKillop Family Services continues to evolve as a culturally safe culturally competent and welcoming organisation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children young people families and communities.

Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately so please submit your application as soon as possible.