Furniture Library and Removal Assistant

The University of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Generous paid leave

Up to 17% employer paid superannuation

Salary packaging available

Incremental progression based on 12 mo

Up to 25% discount on eligible UWAfull

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking a capable asset and facilities coordinator to manage furniture relocations, keep accurate asset records, and support space reconfigurations across campus. You will drive sustainability initiatives and coordinate with internal teams and service providers.

Experience in asset management, inventory control and logistics is essential, along with strong organisational and customer service skills to operate in a busy university environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in asset management, inventory control, logistics, facilities operations, warehousing, removals or a related operational environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple service requests, competing priorities and operational activities in a busy environment.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining accurate records using databases, inventory systems, asset management platforms or spreadsheets, with strong attention to detail.
• Well-developed communication and customer service skills with the ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A commitment to workplace safety, sustainability and working effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate furniture relocations, reuse requests, removals and storage activities while supporting office moves, room fit-outs, campus projects and space reconfigurations.
• Maintain accurate asset registers, inventory records and furniture tracking information to support effective asset lifecycle management, reporting and operational decision-making.
• Promote sustainability through furniture reuse, refurbishment and waste reduction initiatives while providing responsive customer service and coordinating with internal stakeholders, contractors and service providers.

Skills

Asset management

Inventory control

Logistics

Facilities operations

Warehousing

Removals

Organisational skills

Record keeping

Databases

Customer service

Stakeholder management

Safety

Sustainability

Tools

Inventory systems

Asset management platforms

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

About The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of Australia's leading universities and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research.It has almost 24,000 students enrolled across four...

• Play a key role in supporting campus operations, sustainability initiatives and furniture reuse programs across one of Australia's leading universities.
• Join a collaborative team where your organisational, logistics and customer service skills help create efficient, safe and sustainable learning and working environments.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $80,293 – $85,291 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

Campus Management is responsible for the planning, development, operation and stewardship of UWA's physical estate. Through asset management, facilities operations, infrastructure maintenance and campus development, the team delivers safe, sustainable and efficient environments that support teaching, research and campus life.

Within Campus Management, the Infrastructure Maintenance team manages a range of operational services that support the effective use and lifecycle management of University assets, including furniture, equipment and campus facilities.

About the opportunity

• Coordinate furniture relocations, reuse requests, removals and storage activities while supporting office moves, room fit-outs, campus projects and space reconfigurations.
• Maintain accurate asset registers, inventory records and furniture tracking information to support effective asset lifecycle management, reporting and operational decision-making.
• Promote sustainability through furniture reuse, refurbishment and waste reduction initiatives while providing responsive customer service and coordinating with internal stakeholders, contractors and service providers.

About you

• Experience in asset management, inventory control, logistics, facilities operations, warehousing, removals or a related operational environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple service requests, competing priorities and operational activities in a busy environment.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining accurate records using databases, inventory systems, asset management platforms or spreadsheets, with strong attention to detail.
• Well-developed communication and customer service skills with the ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• A commitment to workplace safety, sustainability and working effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Note: As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. A current National Police Clearance, and “C” class driver’s licence will be required by the successful applicant.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Melita O’Donnell at [e-mail]

For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Pratik Sridhar at [e-mail]

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday 2 October 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

• Flexible working options.
• Generous paid leave including parental leave.
• Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
• Salary packaging available.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
• Discounted health insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.