Operations Coordinator (Parental Leave Contract)

Direct Lifts; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development opportunities

Professional growth

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Direct Lifts in Brisbane is seeking an Operations Coordinator for a 12-month parental leave contract to keep projects and technician timetables running smoothly. You will coordinate technician schedules, manage timelines, allocate jobs, and ensure resources are used effectively; strong organisational skills and clear communication are essential.

The role offers full-time hours in a busy elevator design, installation and maintenance team with opportunities to learn about elevator technology and

Qualifications

• Proven experience in scheduling technicians.
• Construction or Lift industry experience is essential.
• Forklift licence is a plus.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal communication skills.
• Eagerness to learn about elevator projects and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project and technician schedules to ensure timely task completion.
• Coordinate and communicate with Site Coordinators to manage installation projects.
• Raise and follow up on purchase orders and supplier payments.
• Respond to customer enquiries with timely project updates.
• Manage freight bookings and transport to site.
• Complete timesheets for job costings.
• Maintain databases with relevant project information.
• Ensure safety regulations and company policies are followed.
• Allocate resources effectively across projects.
• Communicate with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Skills

Scheduling technicians

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Forklift licence

Job description

Operations Coordinator (Parental Leave Contract)

We are an established elevator company specialising in the design, installation, and maintenance of lifts and elevators. As part of our commitment to developing future industry leaders, we are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Operations Coordinator to join our team.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Operations Coordinator to help keep our projects and technician timetables running smoothly. You will be responsible for coordinating technician schedules, managing timelines, allocating jobs, and ensuring resources are used effectively. Strong organisational skills and clear communication are key to maintaining seamless workflow across our team.

This role will be a full time 12-month parental leave contract, with potential to extend.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain project and technician schedules to ensure timely task completion
• Communicate with Site Coordinators and teams to efficiently coordinate and manage installation projects
• Raise and issue purchase orders and follow up on supplier payment
• Respond to customer enquiries and provide timely updates on project requests
• Manage freight bookings and coordinating transport to site
• Complete timesheets for job costings
• Maintain and update databases with relevant information
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies
• Allocate resources effectively across projects
• Communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Willingness to learn about elevator technology, safety regulations, and industry best practices

About you:

You work well both independently and as part of a team, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to develop your skills. Ideally you will bring the following:

• Proven experience in scheduling technicians
• Construction or Lift industry experience is essential
• Forklift licence (not essential)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to elevator projects

We ensure all employees feel included, supported and valued and offer a range of benefits, including:

• Learning and Development opportunities
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A supportive and inclusive work environment