Local is a Melbourne-born BTR business focused on creating and managing communities built entirely for renters. We believe in using our homes to create stronger communities, making renting more secure, sustainable and connected for Australians. Now one of Australia’s largest BTR platforms, Local has a completed portfolio valued at over $2.46B, with 1,246 apartments across six neighbourhoods along the eastern seaboard. It’s also important to us to provide homes for people who, through no fault of their own, don’t have suitable places to live. That’s why at least 10% of each of our projects is committed to supplying homes for social, affordable and specialist disability accommodation. Our people are our greatest assets. We have a team made up of diverse skills and perspectives united by a shared goal: creating communities that people truly love being part of. If that sounds like something you’d like to be part of, read on!

About the opportunity

At Local, we create places people are proud to call home. As our Facilities Coordinator, you’ll sit at the centre of day-to-day maintenance operations, making sure everything is safe, organised and on track.

This is a hands-on, site-based coordination role where no two days are the same. You’ll take ownership of our CMMS system, keeping maintenance workflows explicit, prioritised and moving. From triaging requests and coordinating works to tracking progress and maintaining accurate records, you’ll make sure nothing slips through the cracks. Working closely with our operations team, contractors and residents, you’ll help keep our spaces compliant, well cared for and welcoming.

What you’ll doing

- Oversee day-to-day facilities operations across the Smith Collective residential site, supporting over 1,200 apartments
- Welcome and induct contractors using LinkSafe, ensuring all safety and compliance requirements are met
- Coordinate resident maintenance requests, ensuring timely and professional resolution




- Support apartment turnarounds and defect rectification, working closely with trades and residents
- Carry out small, non-technical maintenance tasks as needed
- Manage waste services, including coordination with council and contractors
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to monthly performance reporting and identify opportunities to improve delivery
- Support preventative maintenance programs across apartments and shared amenities
- Assist in prioritising and allocating work for in-house maintenance technicians
- Build strong working relationships with team members, contractors and site stakeholders

Safety

- Champion a safety-first culture across all sites
- Support compliance with relevant safety regulations and systems
- Take part in safety inspections and help identify and address risks
- Assist with incident reporting and follow-up actions
- Support the development and maintenance of safety procedures and documentation
- Coordinate safety training and inductions for staff and contractors
- Review contractor safety documentation and issue work permits for high-risk work
- Support emergency planning and response activities

You’ll also bring:

- Experience in facilities, operations or maintenance coordination, or a genuine interest in building a career in this space
- Good understanding of workplace health and safety
- Confident and comfortable using technology including using CRM or CMMS systems, with strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders, from residents to senior leaders
- Strong communication and organisational skills




- Able to prioritise tasks and manage competing demands
- Organised, proactive and detail-focused, with a customer service solutions-based approach

Why join Local Residential?

For us, this is more than just a job; it’s something we genuinely care about. What we’re building takes curiosity, energy and a willingness to challenge the norm. We’ve created a culture where people are encouraged to speak up, think differently and keep pushing for better because “that’ll do” isn’t really our thing. We’re not all work and no play, though. We love rewarding our people for the work that they do, and we’re big believers in having FUN.

Here’s a little about our perks:

- We’re big on growth, from courses and conferences to leadership development; we’ll support you to learn, develop and thrive.
- We also know the importance of switching off, with 7 additional Fridays off throughout the year to switch off and focus on themselves, their loved ones and their wellbeing and additional time to give back through community impact days.
- Our EAP is available to all team members and their immediate family, providing confidential support whenever it’s needed. Whether it’s personal, professional or somewhere in between, we’ve got you covered.
- We support our people inside and outside of work too - from referral bonuses and fitness challenges to EV salary sacrificing and paid parental leave for our Little Locals
- We’re committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. Different perspectives make us stronger, more creative, and help us keep challenging the way renting and living are done. If you’ve got the skills, curiosity and drive to learn, even if you don’t tick every box, we still encourage you to get in touch.

What you’ll need

All applicants must be eligible to pass a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

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📌 Facilities Coordinator (Queensland)
🏢 LOCAL: RESIDENTIAL
📍 Queensland