Facilities and Operations Officer

About the organisation

Jesuit Social Services is a social change organisation working to build a just society where all people can live to their full potential. We reflect on the critical factors shaping our contemporary world; the social, political and economic contexts, and we adapt our practice to work with those most in need.

Since 1977, Jesuit Social Services has provided services to some of the most disadvantaged in our community.

We place a high priority on advocacy and are a leader in policy development and research.

About the role

This role will provide day-to-day support to the Manager, Operations as well as support with the organisational property strategy which will include planning, capital works and site/staff relocations. The Facilities and Operations officer will be providing services to all areas of the organisation in accordance with organisational policies with a high level of customer service to all internal and external stakeholders. Alongside the Operations Manager, you will ensure the organisation’s compliance with all relevant OH&S and WHS legislation.

Competitive remuneration, plus salary packaging benefit, is offered together with ongoing professional and career development as well as opportunities for personal growth.

What Jesuit Social Services can offer you:

• An organisation that lives its values, through its day to day work
• A welcoming and supportive relational environment
• A comprehensive Induction and Orientation program
• Ongoing training and development related to your role
• Employee assistance program
• A competitive salary plus salary packaging benefits
• Generous leave
   

About you

This role will suit a candidate with the following skills and experience:

1. Demonstrated experience in facilities, property or operations activities within a multi-site organisation
2. Knowledge of Training in Occupational Health and Safety and or Workplace Health and Safety legislation
3. A basic understanding of common maintenance issues, including the rectification process knowledge of, and common-sense approach to, a range of maintenance issues
4. Strong organisational skills with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple deadlines while maintaining an exacting attention to detail
5. Experience in Ability to managing small property and small projects, from commencement to completion, take responsibility for tasks and see them through to completion

About the program

Central Office

Jesuit Social Services engages with people from diverse backgrounds experiencing complex problems, including those associated with mental illness, substance misuse, family breakdown, offending behaviour, homelessness, unemployment, poverty and social exclusion.

Jesuit Social Services operates a range of programs for disadvantaged young people, families and communities from various operational sites.

Finance and Organisational Processes

The Finance and Organisational Processes team is responsible for financial administration, operations, risk and compliance and ICT of Jesuit Social Services and is located in inner-City metropolitan Melbourne.

How to apply

• Upload your resume and cover letter incorporating your responses to the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description.

• For further information please contact David Magnano on 0456 995 503

Applications close at 5.00pm on 16th January 2026

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the closing date may be subject to change without notice.

Jesuit Social Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We celebrate and welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, cultural background, age, gender, sexuality, disability or religious affiliation.

We strongly encourage applications from all community members including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people with a disability, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and working parents.

Jesuit Social Services is a Child Safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.