National Building Services Coordinator
Date: 10 Jul 2025
Search suburb or city: West Melbourne, VIC, AU, 3003
Company: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
- Fixed Term Full-Time - 38.00 hours per week / 76.00 per fortnight until 30/08/2026
- Support our Building Services team to manage contractors to undertake planned maintenance, reactive repairs, capital replacement etc.
- Salary starting from $95K to $112K per hour + Super + On call hours rate + Salary Packaging and more
- Position can be based at anyone of our Processing Centre - Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Darwin
Discover life-giving possibilities
Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it’s an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: life giving donations, for life changing outcomes. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.
About the role
As a National - Building Service coordinator, you will have responsibility for the effective operation and maintenance of the facility and equipment while managing performance & compliance of distribution centres in Townsville, Cairns, ACT, Hobart and Adelaide.
You will utilise your expertise to problem solve and advise on facility-related issues making cost effective & timely decisions to support the efficient, sufficient and timely provision of safe blood and blood products within a service excellence culture.
Responsibilities will include however not be limited to:
- Manage all facets of the Building Management Systems, associated assets, their servicing & maintenance and ensure they are in accordance with benchmarks and predetermined requirements while being cost effective.
- Maintaining administration & performance of contractors and subcontractors to meet compliance requirements with current best practices, relevant Australian Standards, legislation, regulatory compliance and Lifeblood policies.
- Planning, scheduling & managing capital replacement work in line with business asset replacement plans.
- Maintain a high level of commitment to OHS, quality systems, quality control measures and application.
- Participate in site -audits
- Undertaking scheduled on-call duties for Building Services and environmental functions.
- Participate, plan and deliver on project related activity impacting equipment and building infrastructure.
Sound interesting? Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Ability to handle multiple contractors (including compliance) while working autonomously.
- Experience in planning and scheduling of maintenance work followed by the effective management of systems, equipment & services.
- A problem solver and a decision maker who looks after cost-effective measures for development & improvement opportunities.
- Readiness to cover on-call hours
- Technical qualification in HVAC or Refrigeration or Electrical or Trade qualification like Plumbing is desirable.
- Comfortable travelling to different sites/states, when required.
- Sound knowledge of regulatory requirement is desirable
Excited about this opportunity? Apply now!
Benefits and Wellbeing
We place our employee's well-being at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As an Australian Workplace Equality Index recognised employer and one of Australia’s menopause-friendly organisations, we celebrate diversity and support all our people.
In addition to being a part of an organisation that is the heartbeat of the nation, you will have access to the following:
- Ability to purchase additional annual leave
- Access to salary packaging with an option to package up to $15,900 for living expenses and $2,650 for meals and entertainment
- 14 weeks paid parental leave - no waiting period for either parent
- Our dedicated employee assistance program - Sonder that you can access 24/7 from an app on your phone
- Plus, many more!
Is Lifeblood your reason? Apply NOW!
We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. You’ll hear from us with an outcome after your application has been reviewed and assessed. For further details on this position, or if you require adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to Rashmi Malhotra via rmalhotra@redcrossblood.org.au.
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This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood’s Talent Acquisition team. We won’t accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.