The Royal Children's Hospital

Assets and Safety Coordinator

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  Kununurra, AU (Onsite)  •  24 days ago
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Job Description

Wunan Foundation is seeking a hands-on, organised Assets and Safety Coordinator to oversee the maintenance, safety, and compliance of our diverse portfolio — including clinics, community housing, hostels, commercial spaces, vehicles and equipment.

This role is vital in ensuring all facilities are well-maintained, meet statutory standards, and provide culturally safe environments that support the wellbeing of staff, tenants, and community members.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and/or undertake maintenance, repairs, and minor works across multiple properties, fleet and equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with WHS, building codes, and fire safety regulations through regular inspections
  • Manage contractors and suppliers to deliver timely, high-quality services
  • Maintain accurate records of assets, maintenance, and compliance activities
  • Support emergency preparedness and small-scale refurbishment projects
  • Apply cultural safety and trauma-informed principles in tenant and community engagement

About You

  • Proven experience in facilities management, property maintenance, or asset coordination.
  • Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, building compliance, and safety systems
  • Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritise tasks effectively
  • Sufficient computer skills for reporting and record-keeping
  • Current C Class driver’s licence and ability to travel regularly within the East Kimberley region

Desirable

  • Strong administrator
  • Demonstrated experience in fleet or property management
  • LOGIQC or equivalent QA Software experience
  • Experience working in Aboriginal community-controlled or regional/remote settings
  • Understanding of cultural safety and trauma-informed approaches

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with access to remote area salary packaging.

• Meaningful work supporting Aboriginal communities and their futures

• Supportive, culturally aware workplace committed to your professional growth

Pre-employment requirements

☒ Satisfactory Criminal History Check (not older than 6 months)

☒ Current Working with children clearance

☒ Current Australian unrestricted ‘C’ class Driver’s license

For more information about this role, please contact Simon Cochaud, Senior Manager - Compliance, Risk and Quality Assurance, E: simon.cochaud@wunan.org.au. Ph: 0438 375 723, alternatively email hr@wunan.org.au

Please apply via SEEK / other including in your application a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a current resume and at least two referees (ideally including most recent supervisor).

We recognise the significant need for the leadership, cultural practices, and expertise of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Lived experience as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, or as a person with a strong connection to the community where the role is based is highly desirable.

NOTE: All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and/or a working with children check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits. Wunan reserves and maintains the right to commence and finalise recruitment prior to the closing date if a suitable applicant/person is found. By applying for the position, the applicant and or successful applicant agrees to comply with Wunan policies and procedures. Wunan reserves the right to require additional pre-employment requirements where either required/suitable by law or as required/needed by Wunan.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process. We appreciate your understanding.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 17 November 2025

*Wunan reserves the right to finalise the recruitment process earlier if needed, additionally may consider suitable candidates for other current vacancies.

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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