Facilities Coordinator

About this role

• Join Victoria's Youth Justice Precinct at Malmsbury.
• Lead a team who are responsible for the day-to-day building and grounds maintenance, fault rectification, building development and preventative maintenance programs.
• Assist with internal quality controls to ensure fire risk management, security systems and processes meet departmental and legislative requirements.

The Department of Justice and Community Safety, Youth Justice Group is responsible for statutory supervision of young people in the criminal justice system in Victoria focussing on prevention, diversion, and early intervention as the most effective and fiscally responsible ways of reducing youth crime. As an area within the department, Youth Justice is committed to the demonstration of the Victorian Public Sector values. The values are: responsiveness, integrity, impartiality, accountability, respect, leadership and human rights.

The Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct accommodates young men and delivers a differentiated operating model focused on vocational training, employment opportunities and education, enhancing rehabilitative outcomes.

Infrastructure Projects & Security Unit (IPSU) is responsible for facility maintenance and upkeep of all three custodial precincts, which includes Essential Services and Regulatory Compliance, general maintenance repairs, ground maintenance & grasslands and environment, assets & equipment, Security Systems, Fire Systems, BMS and building systems and delivering minor project works etc.

IPSU is also responsible for ensuring that all buildings are maintained to meet or exceed the building code of Australia (BCA), all relevant Australian Standards and Regulatory codes and all departmental policies and procedures.

The Facilities Coordinator will lead a team who are responsible for the day-to-day building and grounds maintenance, fault rectification, building development and preventative maintenance programs in accordance with relevant building codes, regulations and compliance codes, plant and equipment specifications and OH&S legislation.

The opportunity 

• Ongoing, full-time position based at the Malmsbury Youth Justice Precinct but working flexibly across other Youth Justice Custodial Precincts (Parkville & Cherry Creek), where needed to respond to operational requirements.
• VPS4 role: $100,894 - $114,476 per year plus super.
• Manage the upkeep of the precinct's facilities and grounds to ensure that they meet the operational and security requirements and comply with relevant legislative and departmental requirements.
• Supervise a team by leading and supporting staff to ensure that buildings and equipment are maintained to a high standard.
• Ensure that all the precincts' facilities, infrastructure, safety measures and grounds meet the operational requirements and comply with relevant legislative and departmental requirements.
• Issue of identification cards and provide assistance for lost, damaged or misplaced cards.
• Assist in the issue of electronic access control cards and provide assistance for lost, damaged or misplaced cards.
• Assist in maintaining the Precincts security keying system including the issue, replacement and ordering of keys, locks and associated equipment and hardware.
• Provide reports to management relating to electronic access control, key issues and identification cards.
• Ensure all on-site employees and sub-contractors understand and comply with safety and security requirements in accordance with OHS legislation, regulations and codes of practice. 
• Participate in the implementation of new initiatives on policy and strategic implications of changes and implementation of YJCS initiatives on the precincts' facilities, infrastructure, safety measures and grounds.
• Ensure the effective management of the precincts' facilities, participating in processes of continuous improvement applying solutions to address local issues and problems.
• Develop and present proposals focusing on facility maintenance proposing innovative solutions. Implement systems to ensure project costing, monitoring and reporting.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in building and grounds maintenance, repairs for general building and construction environments
• Well-developed knowledge and understanding of legislation and policies relevant to building and maintenance, OH&S and security services.
• Relevant experience in the coordination of specialist trades/contractors for specific works requested.
• Building and Construction background is desirable.
• Proven strong computer skills and ability to use internal databases and systems.
• A current driver's licence is required due to the need to work across different locations.

You will be required to obtain a Working with Children Check (WWCC) to be maintained by the employee for the period of employment.

To learn more about the type of skills you will need to thrive in this role, please read the position description.

What's in it for you?

You will be working for the Department of Justice and Community Safety, which is one arm of the Victorian State Government, a recognised top employer of choice nationally. All our staff work to the vision of a safe, just, innovative and thriving Victoria.

There are many advantages in working for the department, including:

• Job stability – position as a member of the Victorian Public Service (VPS).
• A fair salary– enjoy great work conditions and salary sacrificing options.
• Transparent performance framework– approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your manager.
• Generous leave entitlements– provisions for many forms of leave; including personal, parental, carers, study, cultural, compassionate, and sick leave.
• Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others or personal issues. It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.

If you have any queries, please contact Rick Madigan on Rick.Madigan@justice.vic.gov.au

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants are welcome to utilise support from the Aboriginal Recruitment Team throughout the recruitment process. Aboriginal candidates are encouraged to contact Aboriginalrecruitment@justice.vic.gov.au if they would like cultural support and guidance through the application process.

For Aboriginal Designated and Prioritised positions, a Certificate of Aboriginality (CoA) will be required prior to an offer of employment being made

We want to make sure all Victorians feel represented by the department's work. One of the ways we do this is by recruiting a diverse workforce – we welcome people of any gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability and cultural background. We are also committed to the Victorian Government's promise to increase the number of veterans working in the public sector.

We're proud of our individual differences. We're proud of the many languages we speak and the stories we can share with each other. We hope you will share your story too.

If this sounds like a compelling job that you believe your skills would be a great match for, please APPLY NOW. Applications close 11.59pm, Thursday 28^th May 2026.

How to apply

Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.