Coordinator Contracts and Property

St John of God Health Care; Perth; On-site; AUD 129,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Salary packaging

Flexible work options

Employee discount

EAP

Professional development

Job summary

St John of God Social Outreach is seeking a Coordinator Contracts and Property to oversee property, facilities, leases and contracts across Australia and Timor Leste. The role focuses on keeping sites safe, compliant and well maintained while managing funding and service agreements.

You will work with the Finance Manager and Service Directors to ensure contracts are current and aligned with policies, delivering high-quality, sustainable services across the footprint.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in commerce, business, property, or contract management.
• Sound knowledge of maintenance management systems, contract administration and negotiations.
• Understanding of State and Federal legislation relating to property, facilities and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate management of Social Outreach properties, facilities, leases and assets to ensure safety, compliance and upkeep.
• Oversee maintenance programs, minor capital works, and asset management within approved budgets.
• Manage contractor performance, compliance and workplace safety to ensure value for money.
• Lead procurement, fleet allocation and facilities-related operations with internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate negotiation, administration and renewal of service agreements, leases and contracts; maintain contract register.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders across regions.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, health and safety, policies and quality standards.
• Support energy, water and waste efficiency initiatives across outreach services.

Skills

Property management

Contract management

Maintenance management

Stakeholder engagement

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Education

Commerce qualification

Business qualification

Property/Contracts qualification

Job description

St John of God Social Outreach

As a Mission driven, for purpose organisation, St John of God Health Care’ s commitment to social justice is part of who we are. We exist to benefit the community, especially those most in need.

One of the ways we do this is by providing free or low-cost community mental health, homelessness support and capacity strengthening services that empower individuals, families and communities across Western Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and Timor-Leste to transform their lives.

The Coordinator Contracts and Property plays a key role in supporting our outreach services by coordinating property, facilities, and contract management activities across Australia and Timor Leste. Working closely with the Finance Manager and Service Directors, the role ensures that sites and assets are safe, well maintained, and compliant with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.

The position is also responsible for managing funding and service agreements, ensuring contracts remain current, fit for purpose, and aligned with organisational policies and legislative obligations. Through effective coordination and stakeholder engagement, the Coordinator Contracts and Property helps support the delivery of high-quality, sustainable services across our geographically dispersed footprint.

The role is offered on a permanent, full-time basis, working 38 hours per week.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate the management of Social Outreach properties, facilities, leases, and assets to ensure they are safe, compliant, and well maintained.
• Oversee preventative and reactive maintenance programs, minor capital works, and asset management activities within approved budgets.
• Manage contractor performance, compliance, and workplace safety, ensuring services deliver value for money and meet organisational standards.
• Lead procurement, fleet allocation, and facilities-related operational activities in collaboration with internal stakeholders and service providers.
• Coordinate the negotiation, administration, and renewal of service agreements, leases, and contracts, maintaining an accurate contract register.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including property managers, contractors, legal services, and service leaders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, health and safety requirements, organisational policies, and quality assurance standards.
• Support environmental sustainability initiatives by driving energy, water, and waste efficiency strategies across the outreach services portfolio.

Your skills and experience

You will hold relevant qualifications in commerce, business, property, contract management, or a related discipline, along with demonstrated experience in property and contract management.

Essential to this role is a sound knowledge of maintenance management systems, contract administration and negotiations, and relevant State and Federal legislation relating to property, facilities, and contract management.

Success in this role will require exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships across a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders and geographical locations. You will bring strong organisational and time management capabilities, enabling you to effectively manage competing priorities, foster collaboration, and support the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary : $128,800 to $143,100, plus 12% superannuation
• Full-Time permanent position, working 38 hours a week.
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options and well-being programs
• Significant role in dynamic team
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

For enquiries, contact Paula Jay, Manager, Finance, on [phone] prior to 16 September or Susan Cantwell, CEO on 0467 717 199.

Position may be filled before closing date if a suitable candidate is identified

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.

At St John of God Social Outreach, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.