Facilities Officer (Regional)

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Aruma is seeking an experienced Facilities Officer to manage day-to-day maintenance and property services across its diverse portfolio, reporting to the Regional Facilities Lead. The role is based in Victoria with flexibility to operate from Aruma offices and travel across the state. You will coordinate minor alterations, conduct inspections, manage work orders and budgets, oversee contractors, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Requirements include certificate qualifications in maintenance or facilities, 4+ years in a large portfolio, strong organisation, attention to detail, after-hours flexibility, budgeting basics, and MS Office proficiency. To apply, tailor your resume to demonstrate portfolio delivery, provide concrete outcomes with metrics, and show alignment with Aruma’s mission.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dedicated Facilities Officer to support the day‑to‑day delivery of maintenance and property services across Aruma’s diverse property portfolio.

Reporting to the Regional Facilities Lead, you will play a key role in responding to stakeholder requests, ensuring all property services are delivered to a high standard, on time, and in line with legislative requirements, compliance standards, and best‑practice procedures.

A Day in the Life

This role offers flexibility, you can be based at any Aruma office in Victoria. Regular travel across the state is required to support site needs.

You will be responsible for:

• Coordinating minor property alterations and upgrades.
• Conducting routine property inspections.
• Monitoring maintenance requests and work orders.
• Managing and completing reactive maintenance tasks.
• Overseeing contractor performance and onsite activities.
• Approving work orders and processing invoices.
• Tracking budgets, purchase orders, and expenditure.
• Ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Relevant Certificate-level qualifications in maintenance, facilities, or property.
• 4+ years of experience delivering maintenance and property services across a large or diverse portfolio.
•  Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Flexibility to respond to after-hours property-related calls.
• Sound knowledge of statutory and regulatory frameworks.
• Basic financial literacy and experience monitoring budgets.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Outlook.

 Benefits of working with Aruma!

• Competitive Salary Package: Be rewarded for your hard work with an attractive salary, plus a phone and laptop.
• Salary Packaging: Increase your take-home pay. Access to NFP salary packaging up to $15,900 for living expenses and additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses each year tax free. Salary Packaging Calculator | Accesspay
• Continuous Learning Opportunities: Work alongside industry-leading professionals who are dedicated to helping you excel and advance your career.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the freedom to create a flexible schedule that fits your lifestyle, with options that put you in control.
• Supportive Team Environment: Focus on what you do best, with strong operational and administrative support behind you every step of the way.
• Incredible Perks: Fitness Passport and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, we take care of our team.
• A Culture Like No Other: Be part of a vibrant, positive work environment filled with team-building activities and a strong sense of community.
• Call to Action: Join Aruma, where your career journey and well-being are our top priorities.

About Us

Aruma is a leading Australian for-purpose, values-driven organisation dedicated to helping people with disabilities live the life they envision. Operating across Eastern Australia, Aruma supports over 5,000 individuals, employs more than 5,000 staff, and boasts an annual turnover of around $500 million. The organisation is undergoing significant transformation as the NDIS and social and technological advancements reshape the landscape of disability support in Australia. Aruma | Disability services. Putting you first.