Maintenance Planner

Southern Cross University; Lismore; On-site; AUD 99,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

17% superannuation

Job summary

Southern Cross University is seeking a resourceful Maintenance Planner to join our Property Services team in Lismore. You will coordinate maintenance schedules and statutory compliance across campuses and student accommodation, acting as the central link between requests, internal facilities teams and external contractors.

You will develop planned maintenance, manage Archibus data, and ensure safe, compliant operations while driving efficiency and timely service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in building or facilities maintenance, via trade, technical or facilities coordination in large/multi-site organisations.
• Proven ability to develop and manage planned and preventative maintenance programs, and coordinate work to meet timeframes.
• Experience using a CMMS to manage work orders and asset registers; Archibus and T1 experience is highly regarded.
• Working knowledge of WHS requirements and statutory compliance in a facilities environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with internal teams, contractors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing the University's maintenance management database (Archibus), including allocating, monitoring and closing work orders, maintaining accurate records and producing reports.
• Scheduling and tracking essential safety inspections, testing and certification, ensuring compliance records are current and audit-ready.
• Developing and coordinating planned and preventative maintenance schedules and asset registers to support maintenance planning.
• Acting as a key contact for maintenance requests, coordinating communications and providing responsive service.
• Monitoring maintenance activity, contractor performance and expenditure to identify efficiency improvements.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Archibus

T1

Job description

• New role: build our planned maintenance program from the ground up
• Lead Archibus and maintenance coordination across campuses and student accom
• Up to $126,837 incl. 17% super + relocation support

Be Bold. Belong. Be More.

At Southern Cross University, we do things differently, and so can you.

A career with us is more than you might expect. Yes, it's about the heart, connectedness and community you'd hope for in a regional university. But there's also so much more. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper, focused learning experience and our research is deeply connected to our regions, making a difference on a global scale. This is your chance to help us build something new and meaningful for our students, our communities and your career. To drive change, make a real impact, and thrive in a place as unique as you.

You can be good anywhere. Here, you can be great.

Your opportunity

We are seeking a resourceful Maintenance Planner to join our Property Services team. Based at our Lismore campus, you will coordinate maintenance schedules and statutory compliance requirements across University campuses and student accommodation, acting as the central link between incoming requests, internal facilities teams and external contractors. With a focus on proactive planning, timely service delivery and effective asset management, you will play an important role in keeping our facilities operating safely and efficiently.

You will make an impact by:

• Managing the University's maintenance management database (Archibus), including allocating, monitoring and closing work orders, maintaining accurate records and producing performance reports.
• Scheduling and tracking statutory and essential safety measures inspections, testing and certification, ensuring compliance records are current and audit-ready.
• Developing and coordinating planned and preventative maintenance schedules and asset registers to support effective maintenance planning across University campuses and student accommodation.
• Acting as a key point of contact for maintenance requests and enquiries, coordinating communications and providing responsive service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitoring maintenance activity, contractor performance and expenditure, identifying trends and opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce reactive maintenance costs.

What you will bring

You are a solutions-focused professional with a practical understanding of building maintenance and experience coordinating work in a busy operational environment. Success in this role will require strong planning and organisational skills, sound judgement and the ability to build effective relationships with a broad range of stakeholders. To succeed in this role, you will also need:

• Demonstrated experience in building or facilities maintenance, through a trade, technical or facilities coordination background, ideally in a large or multi-site organisation, or an equivalent combination of qualifications, training and experience.
• Proven ability to develop and manage planned and preventative maintenance programs, organise competing priorities and coordinate work to meet required timeframes.
• Experience using a computerised maintenance management system (CMMS) to manage work orders and asset registers, and the ability to analyse maintenance data and report on performance and trends. Experience with Archibus and T1 would be highly regarded.
• Working knowledge of contractor management, WHS requirements and statutory compliance obligations in a facilities environment, including essential safety measures and inspection and testing regimes.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with a commitment to responsive service and the ability to work effectively with internal teams, contractors and other stakeholders.

Why Southern Cross University

SCU is proudly a regional university, young, small and vibrant. That means you'll find more exposure, opportunity and ownership - to grow, achieve and build a career that means more. And you'll do it alongside passionate people and leaders who go the extra mile to help you succeed. A career with us is about more than just work. It's about place, community and the life you want to live. With three main campuses at the Gold Coast, Coffs Harbour and the Northern Rivers region of NSW, we're integral to all these wonderful communities. Find your place and be more in this beautiful part of the world.

Your opportunity is:

• Full-time, continuing (permanent)
• Located at Lismore, NSW 2480. Relocation assistance is available, making it easier to join our regional communities
• HEW Level 6. The base salary ranges from $98,840 - $108,408 per annum, plus 17% employer's contribution to superannuation. The total remuneration package is up to $126,837.36.

You will enjoy a range of perks designed to support your wellbeing, growth and work-life balance. For more information on our benefits and what it's like to work at SCU, visit Why work at Southern Cross University?

Be more with Southern Cross University today

Southern Cross University values potential as much as experience. If you do not meet all the listed requirements but are excited about the role and confident you can contribute, we encourage you to apply or reach out for more information.

Eligible applicants must have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian permanent residency or current working rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Southern Cross University celebrates the rich diversity of our regions and international community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and values people of all backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, languages, sexual orientations, and people with disabilities. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure every candidate can fully participate.

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