Project Officer

About Us

MTC FutureReady is an independent social enterprise that is here to help people take practical steps towards real progress. Our focus is to empower people from all backgrounds to improve their skills and their employment prospects.

Our targeted training programs, meaningful employment services and unbeatable support are all designed to bring about fresh possibilities and drive life-changing transformation. Every year we support more than 20,000 people with new skills, confidence and opportunities across New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and the ACT.

About the Role 

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Officer to join our Facilities Management team based in Marrickville.

Our Facilities Management team plays a critical role in maintaining, improving and optimising MTC's portfolio of commercial properties and service delivery sites. The team is responsible for ensuring our facilities are safe, compliant, functional and fit for purpose, creating welcoming environments for employees, customers, visitors and contractors.

Reporting to the Head of Facilities, you will provide essential administrative and project coordination support across a range of property, facilities and site development initiatives. Working closely with internal stakeholders, property agents, consultants and contractors, you will help ensure projects are delivered efficiently, on time, and in line with compliance requirements.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Coordinating facilities and site development projects from planning through to completion.
• Managing project documentation, including scopes of work, timelines, budgets and milestones.
• Liaising with contractors, consultants, property agents and internal stakeholders to support project delivery.
• Scheduling site inspections, compliance audits and risk assessments.
• Monitoring project progress and tracking key deliverables and budgets.
• Ensuring compliance with WHS, building and environmental regulations.
• Providing administrative support to the Facilities team and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

About You 

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in facilities, property, project, or contract administration, ideally within a not-for-profit or community services environment.
• Knowledge of property management principles, lease agreements and relevant compliance requirements.
• Strong administrative and project coordination skills, with the ability to track multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, resourceful and problem-solving mindset.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team culture.

Why Choose Us

For us, it’s more than just work. At MTC we help people take meaningful steps forward in work, and in life. When you join us, you’ll become part of a purposeful, empowering and rewarding workplace. The bonus is that the experiences, support, and training you gain here will also help you grow as an individual.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and at MTC, you will be working in a diverse and inclusive environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with lived experience of disability are welcome and strongly encouraged to apply. If there are reasonable adjustments to a recruitment process, role, or your work environment to help you, let us know.

Our core values of empathy, innovation, collaboration, and achievement, create a people-centric culture that empowers us to do what it takes for our customers to know that they matter.

We offer great benefits when you join the MTC team:

• More take-home pay through salary packaging (including meals, entertainment and novated car leasing).
• Access to Fitness Passport – discounted access to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities.
• Discounts on shopping, lifestyle, and everyday expenses.
• ME Days providing an opportunity to focus on your wellbeing and spend time with friends and family
• Career development with hands-on training and growth opportunities.
• Recognition awards where your peers can nominate you for doing great work.
• Free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Health perks like free flu shots and wellness initiatives.
• Portable Long Service Leave – earn long-service rewards that follow you, not just the job.
• Paid parental leave to support you and your family

Now is the time to act and be rewarded by making a difference to your community. To learn more about MTC and our opportunities, go to www.mtcfutureready.org.au

How to apply

Applications are being reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible with a resume and cover letter.

As part of our commitment to the safety of the children and vulnerable communities we work with, you will be required to undergo a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (funded by MTC) and Working with Children Check (funded by you).