Facilities and Contractor Coordinator
Cummins · Perth
Facilities and Contractor Coordinator
In this role, you will be essential in ensuring the safety and efficiency of our operations:
- Manage contractors: You'll oversee that contractors meet safety and compliance standards, conducting inductions, reviewing SWMS, and checking equipment. Your attention to detail will help keep everyone working safely and efficiently.
- Maintain accurate tools: You’ll ensure workshop tools are calibrated correctly, guaranteeing safe and precise jobs every time.
- Keep the facility running smoothly: You'll coordinate maintenance activities to reduce downtime and support daily operations.
As the successful candidate would be able to demonstrate the following:
- A strong commitment to safety and compliance, with a focus on detail and adherence to established processes.
- A solid foundation in hands-on trade skills, such as forklift operation, working at heights, or a background in a specific trade
- The ability to work as part of a team and/or autonomously as required
- High level of computer literacy including the use of Word, Excel, Outlook
- Ability to effectively manage time to ensure all tasks are completed by the required deadline.
About the role
This role is a great next step for someone who understands how work gets done on the floor and wants to broaden their skills into coordination, compliance, and facilities support.
You’ll play a hands‑on role in keeping our site safe, compliant, and running smoothly — working closely with technicians, contractors, and leaders. The role combines practical on‑site coordination with structured administration and contractor oversight.
What you’ll be doing
Contractor coordination & supervision
- Coordinate day‑to‑day contractor activities across the site
- Manage contractor paperwork including SWMS / SWPs, permits, inductions, and compliance checks
- Ensure contractors are working safely, following site requirements, and using compliant equipment
- Provide on‑site supervision and act as the point of contact during works
Workshop & tool compliance
- Maintain tool calibration records and coordinate calibrations to ensure tools are safe, accurate, and compliant
- Support workshop housekeeping and compliance requirements
Facilities & maintenance coordination
- Coordinate routine and reactive maintenance activities to minimise downtime
- Arrange contractors for general site works (e.g. minor repairs, grounds, gutters, working at heights tasks)
- Follow up work completion and close out documentation
Administration & systems
- Maintain accurate records using Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Track maintenance, contractor, and compliance activities
- Support audits and internal checks with well‑organised documentation
About you
This role will suit you if you:
- Are a technician, trade assistant, or tradesperson looking to step into a coordination / support role
or - Have an administration background with strong technical aptitude and confidence working in operational environments
You’ll also bring:
- A strong commitment to safety and compliance, with attention to detail
- Practical, hands‑on experience in industrial, workshop, or site‑based environments
- Confidence dealing with contractors and asking the right questions
- The ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and follow things through
- Solid computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Desirable (but not essential)
- Forklift licence
- Working at Heights or similar site tickets
- Previous experience reviewing SWMS / permits or coordinating contractors
- Trade background or exposure to maintenance / workshop environments