Organisation : Lighthouse Foundation
Location : Melbourne (Cremorne & Lighthouse Homes across Melbourne)
Work type : Full-time
Profession : Community Services, Social & Support Work, Trades & Services
Sector : Homelessness & Affordable Housing, Youth & Young People
Salary type : Annual Package
Salary : $85,000 per annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Application closing date : 30 Aug, 2025
About the organisation
Lighthouse Foundation provides homes and therapeutic care programs to children and young people impacted by long-term neglect, abuse, and homelessness. Our focus is to create caring communities where kids can feel safe, form meaningful relationships, and begin to heal from traumatic experiences. For the past 30 years, our proven Model of Care has successfully transformed the lives of over 1,000 young people using a range of evidence-based strategies. We now educate and support Foster Carers in the same way, so that they too can take care of some of Australia’s most vulnerable children.
About the role
At Lighthouse Foundation, we do more than maintain homes – we create safe, stable and welcoming spaces where young people impacted by long-term neglect, abuse and homelessness can begin to heal.
We’re looking for a hands-on, practical all-rounder to join our team as the Property & Asset Coordinator. You’ll be responsible for the upkeep of our homes, hubs and vehicles – making sure they’re in line with our quality standards and suited to the needs of our children and young people.
HOW WILL I HELP?
Lighthouse homes and hubs are therapeutic spaces built around our Model of Care – designed to foster safety, connection and healing. As the Property & Asset Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in creating and maintaining these homes so that every young person who walks through the door feels valued and cared for.
You’ll work across 12 homes and 4 hubs around Melbourne, coordinating building and maintenance contractors, liaising with other Lighthouse teams to involve volunteers and corporate partners in procurement and working bees, and even rolling up your sleeves for the odd repair.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?
- Full time position with flexible work practices available
- Salary packaging benefits that increase your take-home pay
- Be part of a values-driven organisation where your work has real purpose
- Join a passionate team making a difference in the lives of children and young people
- Variety and ownership in your role, with no two days the same
WHAT DO I NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL?
From a professional standpoint you will require:
- Relevant experience in property, facilities, or asset maintenance, ideally within the residential or community housing sector. Trade skills and knowledge are desirable but not essential.
- Current driver’s licence
- Valid first aid certificate (or willingness to obtain one)
- Criminal Records check
- Current Working with Children check
Other key skills which would be essential:
- Practical, hand-on skills and a willingness to get involved in getting things done
- Great organisational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to juggle multiple tasks and remain cool, calm and collected
- Experience working with external contractors and suppliers
- A genuine team player who collaborates well across teams and with a broad range of stakeholders
- An understanding of the importance of safe, well-maintained spaces and how this supports the well-being of vulnerable children and young people
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
How to apply
Contact person
Terrie Barton, 0401 806 141 or terrieb@lighthousefoundation.org.au using subject line Property and assets coordinator enquiry via Probono.
APPLICATION PROCESS
We welcome your application and ask that you please review the attached position description, provide your Resume and Cover letter, broadly addressing the key selection criteria highlighted.
To submit your application, click Apply Now.
Lighthouse celebrates diversity and affirms the right of access, equity, and equality for every young person, staff member and volunteer in the Lighthouse Community. Our organisation is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. We also practice from a position of cultural safety and awareness, across diverse languages, religions, and cultures. we respect, respond and continue to learn about the unique needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
Lighthouse Foundation is a Child Safe Organisation, we are committed to a thoughtful and protective environment that supports our babies, children and young people to feel safe and respected, and to build their capacity to feel deeply cared for and important to other human beings.
Please find attached the position description.
Please quote in application: Property & Assets Coordinator via Pro Bono Australia.
Sector: #Homelessness_and_Affordable_Housing, #Youth_and_Young_People
