Facilities Maintenance Coordinator

Hanwha Defence Australia; Avalon; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Team culture

Ongoing learning

Job summary

Hanwha Defence Australia at Avalon Airport VIC is seeking an experienced Maintenance Coordinator to join our Facilities & Maintenance team. You will coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance across critical facility infrastructure, manage contractors, and ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.

You’ll plan maintenance work using CMMS, monitor asset records, and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and efficiency across our operations at

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating maintenance programs and managing safe work practices.
• Exposure to maintenance, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems and enterprise software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance activities across critical facility infrastructure.
• Plan and manage maintenance work orders through CMMS.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors to ensure safe, compliant work.
• Monitor facility assets, inventory and infrastructure records.
• Schedule maintenance and allocate resources to meet commitments.

Skills

Maintenance coordination

Contractor management

CMMS

SAP

Planning & scheduling

Safety & compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Asset management

Continuous improvement

Education

Facilities management qualification

Tools

CMMS software (MEX)

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hanwha Defence Australia – Avalon Airport VIC

Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) is part of the Hanwha Group, one of South Korea's largest and most respected industrial organisations. Combining world-leading South Korean technology with Australian expertise, we're investing in the future of Australia's defence industry and advanced manufacturing sector.

From our new $170 million Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE), we're building some of the most advanced armoured vehicles in the world, including the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) and the Huntsman Family of Vehicles for the Australian Army.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance Coordinator to join our Facilities & Maintenance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in maintaining the reliability, safety, and performance of our critical infrastructure while supporting operational excellence across our facilities.

Reporting to the Facilities Maintenance Manager, you will coordinate maintenance activities, manage contractors and vendors, oversee maintenance planning systems, and ensure the successful delivery of preventative and corrective maintenance programs.

If you're highly organised, safety-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced operational environment, then this may be the role for you.

Hanwha Defence Australia (HDA) is part of the Hanwha Group, one of South Korea's largest and most respected industrial organisations. Combining world-leading South Korean technology with Australian expertise, we're investing in the future of Australia's defence industry and advanced manufacturing sector.

From our new $170 million Hanwha Armoured Vehicle Centre of Excellence (H-ACE), we're building some of the most advanced armoured vehicles in the world, including the Redback Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) and the Huntsman Family of Vehicles for the Australian Army.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Maintenance Coordinator to join our Facilities & Maintenance team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in maintaining the reliability, safety, and performance of our critical infrastructure while supporting operational excellence across our facilities.

Reporting to the Facilities Maintenance Manager, you will coordinate maintenance activities, manage contractors and vendors, oversee maintenance planning systems, and ensure the successful delivery of preventative and corrective maintenance programs.

If you're highly organised, safety-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced operational environment, then this may be the role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance activities across critical facility infrastructure.

• Plan and manage maintenance work orders through the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, and specialist vendors to ensure works are completed safely and in accordance with site requirements and legislation.

• Monitor and manage facility assets, inventory, and infrastructure records.

• Schedule maintenance activities and allocate resources to meet operational and contractual commitments.

• Track contractor performance and ensure service level agreements (SLAs) are achieved.

• Support facility audits and compliance requirements.

• Act as an escalation point for facility and production-related infrastructure issues.

• Maintain high levels of asset reliability by prioritising and coordinating maintenance activities.

• Coordinate labour and material requirements with maintenance teams and supply chain stakeholders.

• Assist with remediation and recovery activities relating to building power, mechanical, hydraulic, and other critical systems.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, efficiency, and sustainability.

• Participate in performance and availability reporting.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Experience

• Previous experience in Facilities Coordination, Building Operations, Maintenance Planning, or Maintenance Management.

• Experience coordinating contractors and managing maintenance programs.

• Experience using CMMS systems and maintenance management software (MEX experience highly regarded).

• Experience using SAP or similar enterprise systems.

• Demonstrated commitment to workplace health and safety and safe work practices.

• Experience within a maintenance, manufacturing, industrial, or workshop environment.

• Exposure to quality management systems and continuous improvement methodologies.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or tertiary qualification in Facilities Management, Building Services, Engineering, Maintenance, or a related discipline is desirable but not essential.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to coordinate across multiple departments including Engineering, Stores, Operations and Supply Chain.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Continuous Improvement principles.

• Proactive and process-driven approach to work.

• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering outcomes.

Why Join Hanwha?

• Work within a high-performing Facilities & Maintenance team.

• Exposure to critical infrastructure and complex operational environments.

• Opportunity to contribute to reliability, safety, and business performance improvements.

• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture.

• Ongoing learning and career development opportunities.

If you're a motivated maintenance professional looking to advance your career within a dynamic and technically challenging environment, we'd love to hear from you.

At Hanwha, we believe great outcomes are achieved by great teams. We're looking for people who value teamwork, support their colleagues and take pride in contributing to a positive, respectful and inclusive workplace.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered, you must:

• Be an Australian Citizen

• Be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance

• Complete a National Police Check

• Complete a Pre-Employment Medical Assessment, including Drug & Alcohol Testing

Want to See What You’ll Be Building?

Visit www.hanwha-defence.com.au to learn more about the Redback IFV, Huntsman vehicles, and the cutting-edge work happening at H-ACE in Geelong.