Property Administration Officer | 6 month contract offering full-time hours

Most of us want to know we’re doing work that matters. But a lot of us struggle to build careers that allow for it, so we end up working long hours in demanding roles.

At Warrigal, you’ll get to swap the hustle for a career with purpose. One that makes a positive difference to the lives of older people and their families.

For us, there’s no greater honour. When we bring joy and quality of life to older people, we give them the dignity, community, and belonging they deserve. We allow them to enjoy better quality time and build lasting memories with their families, and we create a society that celebrates and respects aging.

No matter your role at Warrigal, each one of us is contributing to this legacy, ensuring it’s passed down from generation to generation

The opportunity

This role is responsible for managing Asset Maintenance programs to ensure the upkeep of company assets. You’ll help coordinate the eProperty system, handle both planned and reactive maintenance, manage contractors, and oversee WHS data.

You’ll provide administrative support to the Property Services team and help improve Asset Management (AM) systems in line with the company’s Strategic Plan. Reporting to the Property Lead-Property Services, your goal is to assist the team in keeping AM systems and services running smoothly and compliant.

Your key tasks include managing the Asset Management System (eProperty), processing maintenance requests, ensuring contractors meet compliance standards, and handling purchase orders and invoices. You’ll also offer support to the Property Services team, monitor contractor performance, and help with safety and compliance issues.

You will also work with Residential and Service Managers, village committees, and residents to provide customer service. Additional tasks include preparing meeting agendas, taking minutes, updating reports, and organising meetings and resources.

This is a 6-month role focused on supporting efficiency, compliance, and customer service.

The benefits | Recognising your value

• Hourly rate – $30.31- $37.06 + packaging benefits + super
• Not For Profit salary packaging benefits – pay up to $18,550 less tax per year, meaning more money for you
• Commitment to on-going professional and career development opportunities
• Subsidised access to your local gym and 200+ more across the country with a Fitness Passport
• 24/7 access to mental, physical, social and financial support via the LifeWorks app

The requirements

Essential:

• A strong commitment to meeting the needs of older individuals.
• Experience in managing and delivering asset maintenance programs.
• Proven ability to liaise effectively with contractors, service providers, and project stakeholders.
• Excellent planning, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritise tasks with a focus on compliance, safety, and improvement.
• Experience in gathering information for budgeting purposes.
• In-depth knowledge of workplace safety and a commitment to maintaining WH&S principles and practices.
• A positive, professional attitude with the ability to promote Warrigal in line with its vision, purpose, and values.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with residents and staff at all levels.
• Skilled in identifying potential conflicts, anticipating issues, and developing proactive solutions.
• A commitment to providing exceptional customer service and fostering continuous improvement.
• Willingness to embrace change and adopt technology, particularly in relation to electronic maintenance systems.
• High proficiency in using computer software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email.
• A current NSW driver’s licence.
• Knowledge of and commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and Anti-Discrimination practices in the workplace.

Desirable:

• A Building-related Trade Certificate.
• Project Management qualifications at certificate level, with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Familiarity with Accreditation Standards.

What our people love about working here:

A supportive, passionate culture: It’s a community filled with inspiring, big-hearted people. We back each other, listen without judgement and lead with kindness, respect and unwavering support - for our customers, residents and each other. This is encouraged from the top down and worked hard at – every day.

Leaders who value you: It’s important you feel valued. To us, this is not a one-off task. But a commitment to creating an environment where you feel seen, heard and valued – every day. Leaders and managers go out of their way to understand you, respect your opinions and hear what you have to say. This creates greater unity and collaboration with each other.

Time for a life that matters: We want you to feel part of our community, to have a place to belong, while respecting your life outside work. You’ll have the flexibility to fit work around your needs, take career breaks and purchase extra leave to make time for the people, places and life that matters to you.

One team, united in our purpose: We support older people to have great lives. We put older people first in everything we do. On an everyday level, we help them age with dignity, independence, happiness and connectedness. On a big picture level, we’re challenging ageist thinking in Australia. This is the Warrigal Way.

Who we are | A community who cares

Warrigal has firmly established itself in the aged care community for over 60 years. We’re proud of the diverse range of retirement living and aged care services we’ve built up in that time, but we still have the same appetite to grow and innovate. Meaning, you’ll have the chance to move around, get promoted or explore different areas across our expanding business in Illawarra, Southern Highlands, Queanbeyan, and Canberra – if that’s what you want.

Do work that matters to you

This is your chance to do work that matters, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australia’s older community – now and in the future.

JOIN US AND BE THE DIFFERENCE

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people, workers of all abilities, ages and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply and join our community.

Are you keen? Then don’t delay applying. We review applications as we get them and will close the vacancy once we find the right person.

Got questions? You can contact [email protected] but please don’t send applications through email – we can’t accept them.

If successful, you may be asked to do a medical, National Criminal History Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check, and provide references.