About Us
Home in Place is an international community housing organisation with a vision that all people have appropriate and affordable shelter and are engaged in sustainable communities. We are an AON Hewitt accredited Best Employer and we are passionate about investing in our employees by providing them with opportunities to grow and develop their skills and qualifications.

About the role
We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance/Asset Management Officer to join our team based in our Newcastle West Head Office on a permanent full time basis.

Reporting to the Chief Assets Officer, the Asset Management Officer plays a key role in the delivery of planned and responsive maintenance works ensuring that Home in Place properties are fit for purpose and meet Home in Place asset standards.

To be successful in this role, you will possess well-rounded technical skills to produce efficient and accurate work on a day to day basis including:

• Ensuring maintenance activities are planned and scheduled in line with relevant time frames
• Allocating works for internal trades and subcontractors, including performance monitoring
• Reviewing job costings, invoices and documentation to ensure accuracy
• Processing job variations
• Issuing invoices on completion of jobs

About You

• Previous experience in scheduling trades is desirable
• Ability to work flexibly and adaptively in a complex and high-volume environment
• Excellent prioritisation, time management and resource allocation abilities
• Results focused with the ability to identify and prioritise problems and issues, generate solutions and work collaboratively to achieve a successful outcome
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Job Benefits

• Hourly rate of $43.08 plus 11.5% superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements
• Hybrid working arrangements available – WFH and in the office
• Access to not for profit salary packaging
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Access to Annual Leave Loading and Birthday Leave

Confidential enquiries may be made by contacting the HR team on 02 4920 2600 or emailing [email protected]

Please note, all applicants must be willing to undergo a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process.

At Home in Place, we are committed to upholding our values of sustainability, empowerment and collaboration. Our hiring process focuses on merit, skills, and potential, ensuring that each candidate is evaluated fairly and objectively. We welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our goal is to create a workplace that not only respects but also celebrates the unique perspectives and talents of each individual.

Home in Place is committed to upholding the highest standards of child protection, including fostering a safe and secure environment for all children.

Please note, agency referrals will not be accepted for this role.