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- Minimum of three years’ experience coordinating residential maintenance within the housing sector.
- Proven background in customer service roles requiring timely and efficient service delivery.
- Sound working knowledge of Residential Tenancies Act, OHS legislation, and Privacy legislation.

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Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Description

About CEHL Common Equity Housing Ltd (CEHL) is Australia’s largest co‑operative housing provider. Our purpose led, community-based housing model delivers lasting social impact by putting people at the centre of everything we do. For more than 40 years, we’ve provided safe, secure and affordable housing across Victoria. We manage over 2,000 homes and work in partnership with more than 80 housing co‑operatives, supporting around 5,000 co‑op members and CEHL direct renters.

The opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced and motivated Maintenance Coordinator to join CEHL and build a meaningful career with a stable, respected registered housing provider.

You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team, working closely with CEHL teams to support the delivery of an creative, renter‑centred housing model that genuinely puts people first.

Why work with us

CEHL offers excellent working conditions and benefits, including:

- Generous salary packaging, including meals and entertainment allowance
- Six additional days of paid leave
- Hybrid working arrangements
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Modern Carlton office close to Lygon Street cafés and local parks.

If you value purpose led work, integrity and collaboration,



CEHL is a place where you can do work that matters. About the role The Maintenance Coordinator will assess, prioritise and coordinate responsive, planned and cyclical maintenance requests for CEHL properties across Victoria, ensuring all works are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with RTA minimum standards.

About you

You are experienced in maintenance or property management, with a strong customer service background. You bring a strong understanding residential property maintenance issues and the ability to identify and prioritise works. You are committed to delivering safe, compliant and high-quality maintenance services that support positive renter outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Minimum of three years’ experience coordinating residential maintenance within the housing sector.
- Sound working knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act, Occupational Health, Safety legislation, and Privacy legislation.
- Proven background in customer service roles requiring timely and efficient service delivery.
- Experience working within a community or member-based organisation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong administrative, time management and numeracy skills.
- The ability to think and operate in a whole-of-organisation context,



developing successful working partnerships with internal stakeholders.
- Ability to co-ordinate and prioritise multiple, complex tasks in your own workload.
- Friendly, approachable, and professional manner when engaging with members, co-operatives, colleagues and external stakeholders.

If this sounds like you, and you’re looking to join a purpose driven organisation dedicated to providing long-term, secure and affordable housing to communities across Victoria, please apply now with your CV and a Cover Letter outlining you interest in the role and why you would like to join our team. Please note that shortlisting will commence as applications are received. All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be required to undertake a Police Check. A Working with Children Check is also a requirement of this role.

CEHL is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages.

We ensure fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and encourage candidates to let us know if any adjustments are needed to support full participation.

Due to the inherent requirements of this role, applicants must not have a current tenancy relationship with the organisation.

You will be notified of the outcome of your application within 4 weeks.

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