Maintenance Service Coordinator

UniLodge Living Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UniLodge Living Group is seeking a maintenance professional to service UniLodge Lincoln House on Bouverie Street, Carlton. You will maintain apartments, common areas and the building exterior with support from the Maintenance Department.

The role involves lighting checks, minor repairs, stock management and handling urgent maintenance requests. After hours work may be required, and a valid state driver's license is essential to respond to emergencies and support the team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in general property maintenance.
• Experience in grounds maintenance is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic OH&S principles.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform lighting checks and minor repairs across the building.
• Monitor stock levels and manage spare parts inventory.
• Respond to urgent maintenance requests from staff or management.
• Attend after-hours maintenance as required.

Skills

Property maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Facilities management

OH&S basics

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Driver's license

Job description

UniLodge is the leading provider of student accommodation in Australia and New Zealand. We have a growing portfolio of over 110 properties, encompassing over 35,000+ managed beds; and a team of over 1000 employed staff across our business.

Why work for us?

We are ambitious, progressive, and passionate about our mission. Across our business we have built an enviable culture of trust, engagement, collaboration, and fun. Our residents come from diverse backgrounds, and we want our teams to reflect this. Our people are our greatest asset, and we go the extra mile to invest in you and make your career as rewarding as possible. We offer a range of employee benefits covering multifaceted learning and development programs, career progression opportunities, various leave options, mental health & well-being programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), rewards & recognition, and the list goes on. It’s an exciting time to join us!

About Your New Role

Apply your wealth of knowledge and experience in general property maintenance and grounds maintenance and repairs to service our UniLodge Lincoln House property, located on Bouverie Street, Carlton. Maintain the apartments, common areas and building exterior with support from our Maintenance Department. Additional key responsibilities include:

• Lighting checks & replacements, minor painting & plastering repairs, minor carpentry & plumbing repairs throughout the building
• Complete worksheets and monitor, report & manage spare parts stock levels
• Respond to requests for any urgent repairs or issues required by Staff or management
• Attended After hours if only required (i.e. emergency maintenance issues)

About You

Our ideal candidate will possess a positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to be a part of our fun team. You will be able to demonstrate experience in a similar role - any experience within accommodation, real estate or hospitality will be highly regarded. You will have a 'safety first' mindset, and understanding of basic OH&S principles and chemical handling. This role will keep you busy and will offer you variety in duties day-to-day. You will need to have the physical ability to move & relocate soft furnishings around property, and be okay with working independently and within a team. Communication skills are key in this role as our staff and residents come from diverse backgrounds. The successful candidate must hold a valid state Drivers Licence with no driving restrictions.

UniLodge Living Group is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace. As part of our recruitment process, candidates are required to declare any history of involvement in gender‑based violence, in line with our commitment to integrity, accountability, and the National Higher Education Code.

UniLodge Australia is part of the UniLodge Living Group. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.