• 2 * Asset Officer| One Perm Full time and one 6-month Max term
• Location: Blacktown, NSW
• Salary: $80K + Super + NFP Salary packaging benefits
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of Australians in need

Life at Mission Australia

When you join the team at Mission Australia, you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values, we advocate for a fairer Australia, to meet the growing needs of people across the country. Together we're building hope and possibility for all. Find out more about us and our purpose.

Your Opportunity

Are you passionate about helping individuals and families achieve housing stability and build brighter futures? We're seeking a dedicated and experienced Asset Officer to join our team and make a meaningful difference through the delivery of high-quality tenancy and property management services.

As an Asset Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring our properties are well maintained and our tenants feel supported and informed. You'll coordinate both planned and responsive maintenance programs, oversee contractors, and work collaboratively with tenants, service providers, and internal teams to achieve positive, client-focused outcomes.

One is a permanent full time role and one is a 6-month max term with a possibility of becoming permanent.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Identify tenant maintenance needs, determine priorities, and communicate clearly with all stakeholders.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors to ensure timely and quality service delivery.
• Conduct regular property inspections, maintenance scoping, and quality audits for both planned and reactive works.
• Manage maintenance reporting, invoicing, and ensure all deadlines are consistently met.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with organisational standards, relevant legislation, Australian Standards, and Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) requirements.

Requirements for Success

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar asset or maintenance coordination role.
• Proven experience in contractor and stakeholder management.
• Sound understanding of legislation, codes, and standards relating to property management and WHS.
• Demonstrated experience managing site maintenance budgets, work orders, and requisitions.
• Proficiency in CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems) and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to engage positively with tenants and community members.
• Ability to complete site inspections and assess maintenance works for quality, safety, and compliance.
• Current driver's licence.

Before starting work with us, you will need to undertake a national police history check, qualifications, referee checks, and WWCC.

Your benefits

• Rewarding work - every day you know you're making a real difference
• Not-for-profit salary packaging, reducing your tax (details via AccessPay)
• Free external, confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
• Volunteering opportunities
• Extra leave available including an additional public holiday, additional annual leave day on your work anniversary and the opportunity to purchase further annual leave

Our culture

Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.

We prioritize the safety and wellbeing of everyone, both within our team and the individuals we serve.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So, whoever you are, if you're skilled and actively support our purpose and values, you would be welcome at Mission Australia.

If you live with disability and require support to submit your application, please email [email protected] or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.

We Strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application, please contact us at [email protected]

How to apply

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As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer, we will respond to your application.

Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you