Life at Vinnies

At Vinnies, we are what we do. We believe in making a difference. We are one of Queensland’s most-loved charitable organisations and are committed to leading with our values and mission at heart. We work together to build a legacy that we can be proud of, supporting those in need within our communities. Our companions are why our journey started, striving to shape a more just and compassionate society. Our employees, members and volunteers are the reason our journey continues, and why we will succeed.

What we can offer you

• Work with a purpose – not your average organisation and not your average role!
• Competitive hourly rate and excellent employment benefits under our Employee Agreement
• Salary packaging arrangements – helping you save on tax
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program – our employees are our most valuable asset
• A welcoming and inclusive environment where you’ll always feel part of a team

The Role

Reporting to the Asset Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our housing properties remain safe, compliant and well maintained.

Working closely with contractors and internal stakeholders, you'll coordinate maintenance programs, undertake property inspections, monitor contractor performance and help deliver quality housing outcomes for our tenants.

Please note this role focuses on property assets and maintenance, rather than tenancy management.

There are two Permanent, Full-time position (38 hours per week) based in Ipswich. 

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Property Condition Reports (PCRs), routine inspections and property assessments
• Coordinate responsive, planned and cyclical maintenance works
• Identify maintenance issues and ensure timely repairs
• Manage contractor performance, service delivery and compliance
• Review maintenance invoices and monitor project costs
• Ensure properties comply with legislative, WHS and social housing requirements
• Maintain accurate property information within the property management system
• Provide reporting and recommendations to support asset planning and continuous improvement

About You

You'll be someone who enjoys being out in the field, has strong attention to detail and takes pride in maintaining quality property assets.

To be successful, you will have:

• Experience in property maintenance, facilities management or housing asset management
• Experience conducting property inspections and preparing condition reports
• Strong contractor management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Knowledge of maintenance compliance and WHS requirements
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and property management systems
• Current C Class Driver Licence

Desirable

• Experience within social or community housing
• Knowledge of the National Regulatory System for Community Housing (NRSCH)
• Trade, facilities or property management qualifications

Ready to apply? We can’t wait to hear from you. Click 'Apply now' to submit your application via our careers page!

Having the right people in our team is important to us. Before joining our team, we’ll undertake pre-employment checks including references, a police check, and proof of qualifications/licences.

We are committed to meaningful equity and diversity in our workforce. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged. To be eligible for this position you must have an appropriate visa to work in Australia/New Zealand.