Building and Facilities Project Officer [Term March 2026 to February 2027]

Catholic Education Diocese of Rockhampton; Mullumbimby; On-site; AUD 1,000 - 2,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking an experienced Building and Facilities Project Officer for a full-time, term position from March 2026 to February 2027. This role focuses on managing the Council’s Open Space buildings and facilities, requiring strong project management skills and knowledge of infrastructure design. Benefits include flexible working arrangements, competitive pay, and additional support for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Annual salary reviews

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in asset, contract and procurement management.
• Ability to manage projects within time and cost constraints.
• Commitment to Work Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Council’s Open Space buildings and facilities.
• Provide project management throughout planning, design, and construction phases.
• Deliver quality service outcomes as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Project management

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of infrastructure design

Expenditure management

Education

Certificate IV in Project Management

Job description

Building and Facilities Project Officer [Term March 2026 to February 2027]

Byron Shire Council is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join us as a Building and Facilities Project Officer on a term basis.

The successful candidate will fulfill the requirements outlined in the Position Description and will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and managing the Council’s Open Space buildings and facilities maintenance programs efficiently and effectively.

This fixed-term position is to cover for an employee on approved leave. The role involves providing project management services throughout the planning, design, and construction phases of capital works.

Responsibilities and Requirements

Certificate IV in Project Management or equivalent demonstrated experience and expertise in asset, contract and procurement management, including risk management, tender & contract development and contract administration.

Knowledge of public infrastructure design and construction.

Ability to apply project management skills and capital works programs to deliver required outcomes within time and cost constraints.

Understanding of expenditure management practices in areas including budgeting, asset Management, projects, stores and materials.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to provide excellent customer service and deliver quality service outcomes as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Demonstrated commitment to Work Health and Safety.

Employee Benefits

• A term, full time position from March 2026 to February 2027.
• Flexible working arrangements (days / hours / work from home option up to 2 days per week post onboarding can be negotiated)
• Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with an appointment at a salary in the range of $1,615.14 to $1871.39 per 35-hour week (dependent upon skills and experience)
• Partner with an organisation that is taking steps in all areas to reduce our carbon emissions and be an innovative and sustainable council.

Other benefits include annual salary reviews, access to Long Service Leave from 5 years' service, education and training support, attractive salary packaging scheme, Employee Assistance Program, Fitness Passport, and Health and Wellbeing days.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of our community. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your application via our online portal. You can also prepare your responses in a Word document and then copy and paste into the fields provided.