Operations Assistant – Brookside Mitchelton, Brisbane Closes November 15, 2026 View role

Retail First Pty; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Retail First Pty in Brookside, Queensland, is seeking an Operations Assistant to support day-to-day facilities management of a busy shopping centre. You'll work with the Centre Management team to keep the environment safe, efficient and well-presented, handling coordination with contractors and reporting on compliance.

This role offers hands-on experience in property operations, with a proactive approach and opportunities to contribute to sustainability and efficiency projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities or maintenance coordination, or relevant contractor-side experience.
• An understanding of commercial building compliance and workplace safety.
• Strong organisational, communication and time-management skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in facilities, property or a related field will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operations of the shopping centre.
• Coordinate maintenance, cleaning and security contractors.
• Conduct site inspections and assist with compliance reporting.
• Assist with quotations, purchase orders and scheduled maintenance.
• Contribute to sustainability and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure works are completed safely and to a high standard.

Skills

Facilities coordination

Maintenance coordination

Contractor management

Organisation

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for a proactive and motivated Operations Assistant to join the Retail First team at Brookside.

Working alongside our experienced Centre Management team, you'll support the day-to-day facilities management of a busy shopping centre, helping to maintain a safe, efficient and well-presented environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in property operations or facilities management.

What you'll do

• Support the daily operations of the shopping centre.
• Coordinate maintenance, cleaning and security contractors.
• Conduct site inspections and assist with compliance reporting.
• Assist with quotations, purchase orders and scheduled maintenance.
• Contribute to sustainability and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure works are completed safely and to a high standard.

What you'll bring

• Experience in facilities or maintenance coordination, or relevant contractor-side experience.
• An understanding of commercial building compliance and workplace safety.
• Strong organisational, communication and time-management skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in facilities, property or a related field will be highly regarded.