Specialist Accommodation & Disability Manager

BGIS, Community Housing and Property Services; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Career development opportunities

Volunteer days

Job summary

BGIS, Community Housing and Property Services in Melbourne seeks a Specialist Accommodation & Disability Manager to coordinate specialist accommodation, accessibility solutions and disability-related property modifications for South-East Melbourne. Reporting to the Account Director, you will work with residents, therapists, support providers and contractors to deliver safe, accessible homes.

The ideal candidate combines empathy with strong organisational skills and experience in residential

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating property modifications, accessibility projects or building works.
• Experience within residential construction, housing, facilities management or property services.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Empathetic and resident-focused approach.
• Strong organisation, planning and communication skills.
• Experience preparing reports and maintaining detailed records.
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Full working rights in Australia.
• Knowledge of Universal Design principles.
• Understanding of accessibility legislation and standards.
• Experience supporting community or social housing portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate specialist accommodation and accessibility modification programs.
• Provide guidance on accessibility and specialist accommodation requirements.
• Review and prioritise work orders, scopes and delivery timeframes.
• Work closely with residents, occupational therapists, carers and support providers.
• Coordinate supervisors, subcontractors and other required resources.
• Monitor works and address risks, variations, access issues and delays.
• Support compliance with accessibility standards and contractual requirements.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients and community stakeholders.
• Support operational teams with planning and maintenance activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accessibility and resident experiences.

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Resident-focused approach

Education

Property/Building/Facilities Management qualification

Disability Studies or Accessibility Design qualification

Australian Working Rights

Australian Driver’s Licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Specialist Accommodation & Disability Manager

BGIS, Community Housing and Property Services – Melbourne VIC

Specialist Accommodation & Disability Manager – South-East Melbourne
Location: South-East Metropolitan Melbourne, VIC
Company: BGIS, Community Housing and Property Services
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time, Hybrid, Core Business Hours

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.

About BGIS

BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions across property, infrastructure and essential services.

With significant growth continuing across Victoria, we are creating new opportunities to support a recently acquired client and an important portfolio of residential properties across South-East Melbourne.

Purpose of the Role

BGIS is seeking a Specialist Accommodation & Disability Manager to coordinate specialist accommodation, accessibility solutions and disability-related property modifications.

Reporting to the Account Director, you will work closely with residents, occupational therapists, support providers, subcontractors and operational teams to deliver safe, accessible and fit-for-purpose homes.

The ideal candidate will be empathetic, collaborative and organised, with experience coordinating property modifications, accessibility projects or related building works.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate specialist accommodation and accessibility modification programs
• Provide guidance on accessibility and specialist accommodation requirements
• Review and prioritise work orders, scopes and delivery timeframes
• Work closely with residents, occupational therapists, carers and support providers
• Coordinate supervisors, subcontractors and other required resources
• Monitor works and address risks, variations, access issues and delays
• Support compliance with accessibility standards and contractual requirements
• Maintain positive relationships with clients and community stakeholders
• Support operational teams with planning and maintenance activities
• Identify opportunities to improve accessibility and resident experiences

Education, Experience & Skills

• Experience coordinating property modifications, accessibility projects or building works
• Experience within residential construction, housing, facilities management or property services
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• An empathetic and resident-focused approach
• Strong organisation, planning and communication skills
• Experience preparing reports and maintaining detailed records
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Qualification in Property, Building, Construction, Facilities Management, Allied Health, Disability Services or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
• Current Australian Driver’s Licence
• Full working rights in Australia
• Qualification in Disability Studies, Occupational Therapy, Community Services or Accessibility Design
• Knowledge of Universal Design principles
• Understanding of accessibility legislation and standards
• Experience supporting community or social housing portfolios

Workplace Arrangements

This is a permanent full-time position based in South-East Metropolitan Melbourne and operating during core business hours.

A hybrid working arrangement is available, with attendance at residential properties, client locations and the regional office required to support residents and project delivery.

Why Join BGIS?

Join a newly established team delivering accessible property solutions that support residents, families and local communities.

Key Benefits Include:

• Hybrid working arrangement
• Meaningful work supporting accessible and fit-for-purpose homes
• Career development opportunities within a global organisation
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• Spot recognition vouchers and a $2,000 employee referral bonus
• Access to Flare discounts across retailers, energy providers, utilities and more
• Fitness Passport access for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives
• Two paid volunteer days each year
• Career opportunities through secondments and internal mobility
• Endorsed by WORK180 as an employer of choice for women
• Recognised as a Top 101 Workplace for Women in 2026 by WORK180

As a global leader in facilities management, asset management, project delivery and workplace solutions, BGIS manages over 50,000 client locations worldwide and employs more than 10,000 people globally.

BGIS is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia.