Job Description 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

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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 Essential

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

Residential trade qualification

Current Australian Driver’s Licence

Full working rights in Australia

Desirable

Qualification in Disability Studies, Occupational Therapy,



Community Services or Accessibility Design

Project Management, Asset Management or Facilities Management qualification

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

Equal Opportunity BGIS is an equal prospect employer. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LG

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