Facilities Coordinator

Stadiums Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gabba, Brisbane, is seeking an experienced Facilities Administrator to provide administrative and operational support to the Facilities Department, assisting with maintenance, capital and asset management programs.

You will handle reports, tenders, scope of work, budgets, and asset system entries (Tech One), coordinating with on-site tenants and SQ staff to ensure safe, timely delivery of services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience providing facilities management, operational or administrative support.
• Administrative experience, computer literacy and the ability to work within tight deadlines and priorities large volumes of tasks.
• Experience working at a multi-purpose venue in a facility or operations capacity.
• Well-developed computer skills and ability to use computer software and systems.
• High-level communication, negotiation, interpersonal and networking skills.
• Well-developed planning, scheduling and organisational skills.
• Ability to make quick decisions.
• Ability to deal with a variety of stakeholders in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality and timely administrative support to the Facilities Department including preparing reports, tenders, scope of work, offer analysis documentation and general correspondence, reviewing and updating policies and procedures, and records management.
• Coordinate and administer the management of the venue’s assets including registering, transferring and disposing of assets and conducting periodical stocktakes.
• Assist with the delivery of the Venue’s maintenance and capital works programs including budget development, developing scope of works, procurement, and administering Stadiums Queensland’s asset management system (Tech One) to raise and close out work orders, attach service sheets, register assets and update maintenance schedules.
• Undertake pre-event planning with Stadium staff and hirers regarding facility services requirements.
• Attend event planning / debrief meetings where appropriate.
• Establish and maintain an operational relationship with on-site tenants.
• Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with SQ’s policies and procedures, particularly in the areas of workplace health and safety, security management, equal employment opportunity, workplace harassment, bullying and discrimination.

Skills

Facilities management

Administrative support

Planning and scheduling

Communication skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Decision making

Event administration

Workplace health and safety knowledge

Tools

TechOne

Microsoft Office

Job description

The position is responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the Facilities Department and The Gabba, in the delivery of the maintenance, capital and asset management programs.

Key Tasks

Provide quality and timely administrative support to the Facilities Department including preparing reports, tenders, scope of work, offer analysis documentation and general correspondence, reviewing and updating policies and procedures, and records management.

Coordinate and administer the management of the venue’s assets including registering, transferring and disposing of assets and conducting periodical stocktakes.

Assist with the delivery of the Venue’s maintenance and capital works programs including budget development, developing scope of works, procurement, and administering Stadiums Queensland’s asset management system (Tech One) to raise and close out work orders, attach service sheets, register assets and update maintenance schedules.

Undertake pre-event planning with Stadium staff and hirers regarding facility services requirements.

Attend event planning / debrief meetings where appropriate.

Establish and maintain an operational relationship with on-site tenants.

Ensure all work is undertaken in accordance with SQ’s policies and procedures, particularly in the areas of workplace health and safety, security management, equal employment opportunity, workplace harassment, bullying and discrimination.

About You

Minimum 2 years’ experience providing facilities management, operational or administrative support.

Administrative experience, computer literacy and the ability to work within tight deadlines and priorities large volumes of tasks.

Experience working at a multi-purpose venue in a facility or operations capacity

Well-developed computer skills and ability to use computer software and systems

High-level communication, negotiation, interpersonal and networking skills

Well-developed planning, scheduling and organisational skills

Ability to make quick decisions

Ability to deal with a variety of stakeholders in a professional manner

Project planning and event administration skills

High work ethic, commitment to professional presentation, ethical practice and flexibility in the workplace

Knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety legislation

Experience with managing shared inboxes

At SQ, we strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and life experience to apply. We promote a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace, enabling all staff to feel valued and thrive in a rewarding team and culture. So you can shine through this recruitment process, please let us know if you required any additional support or adjustments, such as interpreting services, physical requirements, or assistive technologies.

Applications Close Friday, 20 November 2026

About the venue

First established in 1895, The Gabba has hosted many major events including cricket, AFL, baseball, rugby league, rugby union, Olympic soccer and concerts.

The Gabba is best known as the home of the Brisbane Lions, Queensland Bulls and Brisbane Heat and is regarded as a fortress for the Australian cricket team, with one of the best cricket wickets in the world. The venue has a 42,000 capacity and a range of function and meeting spaces that are used extensively throughout the year.

Top five reasons for wanting to join the SQ Team…

Innovative & Fun

– with a calendar of world-class events and sporting fixtures, why wouldn’t you want to be a part of something big, and also provide local communities with an awesome customer-centric experience.

Achievement & Challenge

– if you thrive on challenge and recognition, SQ may be perfect for you. This is an organisation where employees contribute to make a difference and receive recognition for their professionalism and results.

Learning and Development

– SQ wants to develop future leaders and specialists in their fields. SQ offers exciting career opportunities at some of the best facilities in the world.

Teamwork

– we are supportive, enthusiastic, and passionate – One team, One dream, One SQ enabling us to deliver world-class experiences and celebrate the successes

World Class Venues

– If you have ever attended one of our venues, you’ll already know, our venues are both historic and iconic, and create a stage for memorable sporting and entertainment events delivered with the highest level of environmental sustainability and social governance.

With some of the most entertaining products and services on offer, it is no wonder people want to join the Stadiums Queensland team!