Campus Operations Coordinator
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Acknowledge Education is entering an exciting new chapter. With a refreshed leadership team and a renewed focus on innovation, growth, and student success, we are building on our 139‐year legacy to shape the future of higher education and VET in Australia.
We deliver programs across health & community services, social work, engineering design & construction, hospitality, and the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, and Adelaide. Each year we support more than 8,000 students to achieve their goals.
Now, under new leadership, we are strengthening our academic vision, deepening industry connections, and investing in our people. If you're looking to make an impact in an organisation with momentum, this is the right time to join us.
Job Description
Permanent, Full Time. On Site.
The Campus Operations Coordinator plays a key role in ensuring the smooth, safe and efficient day‐to‐day operations of a campus environment. This position supports the management of facilities, event logistics, compliance, risk management and general operational support to create a positive and functional experience for students, staff and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
* Coordinate national campus maintenance schedules and contractors, ensuring WHS, safety and building compliance.
* Support emergency preparedness, risk management and use of Safety Champion across campuses.
* Manage facilities contracts, inventory, consumables and support procurement decisions.
* Support the planning and delivery of key national campus events.
* Work closely with Operations and campus teams to support cross‐campus initiatives.
* Respond to facilities requests, conduct campus inspections and room audits, support events, furniture and workstation setup, and assist with staff induction.
* Track and report on maintenance, safety, inventory and operational activities, providing regular updates to the line manager.
Qualifications
About you:
* Relevant qualification in business, facilities management, administration, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Minimum 3 year(s) experience in operations, facilities coordination, or administration within an education, corporate, or campus‐based environment.
* Demonstrated experience coordinating facilities services and working with external contractors.
* Proven track record of planning and executing events, including logistics, communication and stakeholder management.
* Experience using administrative or facilities systems (e.g., JIRA, RTO Manager, Safety Champion or similar platforms).
* Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to liaise professionally across teams and organisational levels.
* Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‐paced, deadline‐driven environment.
* High attention to detail with experience in data entry, reporting and record keeping.
Additional Information
Why join Acknowledge Education:
* Opportunities to grow within the organisation.
* $1,500 annual professional development allowance.
* Incredibly committed and supportive team of student‐centric professionals.
* Health insurance discounts through Bupa.
* Be part of a fast‐moving, agile private provider where decisions turn into action quickly.
* Acknowledge Education is part of UP Education group – a leading education provider: https://www.up.education/
Questions about your identity help us appreciate the diversity of individuals looking to work with us, ensuring we are attracting applications from people with identities and perspectives that are as diverse as our students.
We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.
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