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Building Services Coordinator

Job Posted 3/8/2025
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood
Sydney, NEW SOUTH WALES 2000
Category Construction
Full-Time
Job Description

Company: Australian Red Cross Lifeblood

  • Support our Building Services team in managing systems, contractors & maintenance.
  • Salary between $87k to $106k + super + option of salary packaging + additional remuneration for on-call activity.
  • Permanent full-time opportunity located at Sydney Processing Centre, NSW.

Discover life-giving possibilities

Lifeblood is more than just a job or a career, it's an opportunity to be part of something that matters. As an organisation, our purpose is simple: life-giving donations for life-changing outcomes. Together, we want to help you build a fulfilling career with Lifeblood.

About the role

As a Building Service Coordinator, you will have responsibility for the effective operation and maintenance of the building, plant, and equipment while managing performance & compliance of the Processing Centre and Building Services.

You will utilise your expertise to problem-solve and advise on complex facility-related issues, making timely decisions to support the efficient, sufficient, and timely provision of safe blood and blood products within a service excellence culture.

Responsibilities will include, however, not be limited to:

  • Manage all facets of the Building Management System, associated assets, their servicing & maintenance, and ensure they are in accordance with benchmarks and predetermined requirements.
  • Maintaining administration & performance of contractors and subcontractors to meet compliance requirements with current best practices, relevant Australian Standards, legislation, regulatory compliance, and Lifeblood policies.
  • Planning, scheduling & managing change plans as required to upgrade existing facilities, plant, and equipment.
  • Maintain a high level of commitment to WHS, quality systems, quality control measures, and application.
  • Drive a service culture including prompt responses and updates to assist stakeholders in planning and resolving deliverables.
  • Undertaking scheduled on-call duties for Building Services and environmental functions.

Sound interesting? Here's what we're looking for:

  • Ability to handle multiple contractors (including compliance) while working autonomously.
  • Experience in planning and scheduling of maintenance work followed by the effective management of systems, equipment & services.
  • Experience in planning and delivering asset replacement programs.
  • Technical qualification in HVAC, Refrigeration, or Electrical is desirable.
  • A problem solver and a decision maker who looks after cost-effective measures for development & improvement opportunities.
  • Readiness to cover on-call hours.
  • Sound knowledge of regulatory requirements.

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity and is based on-site at Sydney Processing Centre, Alexandria.

Thrive in a diverse culture that cares for your wellbeing

We're a diverse and inclusive bunch. We're proud to foster an environment where all people can come together to achieve their very best. We place our employee's wellbeing at the forefront and express gratitude and care for one another. As part of the Lifeblood team, you'll have access to:

  • A range of salary packaging benefits including the option to package up to $15,900 of your salary.
  • Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
  • Discounted private health cover with fantastic corporate benefits.
  • Discounted access to 1,430+ gyms & pools all over Australia.
  • Employee Assistance Program; Free, 24/7 and confidential health, safety and wellbeing support.
  • Discounts and benefits with selected retail outlets, department stores, attractions, travel, cinemas, restaurants, eyewear, and more.

Excited about this opportunity? Apply now and discover a career filled with life-changing possibilities.

Next steps

When it comes to recruitment, we progress suitable candidates through the hiring process as soon as we can, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as you're able to. We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant. You'll hear from us with an outcome after your application has been reviewed and assessed.

For further details on this position, or if you require adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to reach out to Rashmi Malhotra on .

Please note: applications sent directly to this email address cannot be accepted.

If you want to know more about our recruitment process or to check out our FAQ's, please click here.

This vacancy is being managed directly by Lifeblood's Talent Engagement team. We won't accept candidates from external recruitment agencies on this occasion.