Facility Co-Ordinator - Data Centre

Peoplebank; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-critical environment

Complex infrastructure exposure

Collaborative team

Career growth

Job summary

Peoplebank is seeking an experienced Data Centre Facilities Coordinator/Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day operation, maintenance, and compliance of critical data centre infrastructure in Melbourne. You will report to the Data Centre Manager and ensure all facility systems operate safely, efficiently, and with maximum uptime.

The role requires strong knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems, plus experience managing contractors and service agreements.

Qualifications

• Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in facilities management, preferably within a data centre or critical infrastructure environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and service agreements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation, maintenance and compliance of data centre infrastructure.
• Coordinate and manage electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems.
• Oversee contractors and service providers for quality delivery.
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Support emergency preparedness and incident response planning.
• Ensure safety, environmental and regulatory compliance.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, vendors and partners.
• Monitor facility performance and provide reporting and recommendations.

Skills

Facilities management

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Autonomous work

Education

Facilities/Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS software

MS Office

Vendor management tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Data Centre Facilities Coordinator / Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and compliance of critical data centre infrastructure. Reporting to the Data Centre Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring all facility systems operate safely, efficiently, and with maximum uptime.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain critical infrastructure systems, including electrical, mechanical, and HVAC equipment.
• Ensure all facility systems operate efficiently, safely, and in accordance with operational standards.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors and service providers, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Support emergency preparedness activities and critical incident response planning.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and service partners.
• Monitor facility performance and provide regular reporting and recommendations for improvement.

Data Centre Facilities Coordinator / Manager

We are seeking an experienced Data Centre Facilities Coordinator / Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and compliance of critical data centre infrastructure. Reporting to the Data Centre Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring all facility systems operate safely, efficiently, and with maximum uptime.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain critical infrastructure systems, including electrical, mechanical, and HVAC equipment.
• Ensure all facility systems operate efficiently, safely, and in accordance with operational standards.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors and service providers, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Support emergency preparedness activities and critical incident response planning.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, and service partners.
• Monitor facility performance and provide regular reporting and recommendations for improvement.

About You

• Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in facilities management, preferably within a data centre or critical infrastructure environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems.
• Experience managing contractors, vendors, and service agreements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational, planning, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and effectively manage competing priorities.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work within a mission‑critical environment.
• Exposure to complex data centre infrastructure and operations.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Career growth within a leading technology and facilities operation.

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