Vacant & Upgrade Works Coordinator – South-East Melbourne
Location: South-East Metropolitan Melbourne, VIC
Company: BGIS, Community Housing and Property Services
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time, Hybrid, Core Business Hours
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About BGIS
BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across property, infrastructure and essential services.
With significant growth continuing across Victoria, we are creating new opportunities to support a recently acquired client and an important portfolio of residential properties across South-East Melbourne.
Purpose of the Role
BGIS is seeking a Vacant & Upgrade Works Coordinator to support vacant property, upgrade and programmed works across a community-focused residential portfolio.
Reporting to the Vacant & Upgrade Works Manager, you will coordinate work orders, schedules, documentation and communication between supervisors, field teams, subcontractors and client stakeholders.
The ideal candidate will be organised, collaborative and attentive to detail, with experience coordinating multiple activities and maintaining accurate information.
Key Responsibilities
- Review work orders and prepare work packages for delivery
- Coordinate supervisors, subcontractors and trade resources
- Prepare work programs and schedules
- Monitor work progress and contractual timeframes
- Maintain accurate records and updates within WorkBuddy
- Support variations, approvals, drawings and warranty documentation
- Follow up outstanding actions with subcontractors and operational teams
- Monitor service requirements and escalate delays or risks
- Prepare work-in-progress and operational reports
- Support improvements to workflows, data quality and customer outcomes
Education, Experience & Skills
Essential:
- Experience in administration, coordination or customer service
- Experience managing records, reports and documentation
- Strong organisation and time management skills
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
- Confidence coordinating multiple stakeholders and work activities
- Practical problem-solving and prioritisation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business management systems
- Secondary school completion or equivalent
- Full working rights in Australia
Desirable:
- Qualification in Business Administration or a related discipline
- Experience within residential maintenance, construction, facilities management or property services
- Experience using work order management systems
- Knowledge of Schedules of Rates and maintenance processes
Workplace Arrangements
This is a permanent full-time position based in South-East Metropolitan Melbourne and operating during core business hours.
A hybrid working arrangement is available after Go Live, with workplace attendance required to support collaboration with operational teams and stakeholders.
Why Join BGIS?
Join a newly established team supporting residential property works that make a meaningful difference to local communities.
Key Benefits Include:
✔ Hybrid working arrangement
✔ Career development opportunities within a global organisation
✔ Supportive and inclusive team environment
✔ Meaningful work supporting residential properties and communities
✔ Spot recognition vouchers and a $2,000 employee referral bonus
✔ Access to Flare discounts across retailers, energy providers, utilities and more
✔ Fitness Passport access for you and your family
✔ Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives
✔ Two paid volunteer days each year
✔ Career opportunities through secondments and internal mobility
✔ Endorsed by WORK180 as an employer of choice for women
✔ Recognised as a Top 101 Workplace for Women in 2026 by WORK180
As a global leader in facilities management, asset management, project delivery and workplace solutions, BGIS manages over 50,000 client locations worldwide and employs more than 10,000 people globally.
How to Apply
If you are an organised and collaborative coordinator who enjoys supporting teams and keeping work on track, we would love to hear from you.
BGIS is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility
Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.
Apply Now
Be part of a newly established team delivering important property and community outcomes across South-East Melbourne.
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