Building Contracts Officer

Blacktown City Council; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 104,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

AU$Weekly pay

35-hour week

Car allowance

Flexitime

12% superannuation

Training & development

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Blacktown City Council is seeking a Building Contracts Officer to manage contracts for fire protection systems, pest control, defibrillators and emergency evacuation plans across Council facilities. You will coordinate contractors, inspect works and ensure compliance, keeping records up to date and ensuring Annual Fire Safety Statements are completed on time.

The role is varied and practical, involving budget monitoring, payment claims, and collaboration with government agencies and facility

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts for fire protection systems, pest control, defibrillators and emergency evacuation plans across Council facilities.
• Coordinate contractors, inspect completed works and review compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure Annual Fire Safety Statements are completed on time.
• Monitor budgets, assess payment claims and update corporate systems.
• Work with contractors to meet work health and safety obligations.
• Inspect maintenance works, arrange contractor services, review fire safety documentation and liaise with government agencies and facility users.

Skills

Contract management

Budget monitoring

Compliance

Vendor coordination

Record keeping

WH&S

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Work That Matters, Done With People Who Care

Help keep the buildings and facilities our community relies on safe, compliant and ready for use every day. You support community centres, libraries, sporting facilities and other Council buildings by managing the contracts and maintenance programs that keep essential safety systems operating properly.

As a Building Contracts Officer, you manage contracts for fire protection systems, pest control, defibrillators and emergency evacuation plans across Council facilities. You coordinate contractors, inspect completed works, review compliance requirements, maintain accurate records and ensure Annual Fire Safety Statements are completed on time. You also monitor budgets, assess payment claims, update corporate systems and work with contractors to meet work health and safety obligations.

The work is practical and varied. On any given day, you inspect maintenance works, arrange contractor services, review fire safety documentation, resolve compliance issues or liaise with government agencies and facility users. The work you do helps keep Council buildings safe, supports service delivery and ensures facilities remain open and available for the community.

Our trades and maintenance teams keep the city moving. You work alongside people who take pride in doing the job properly and supporting each other. We invest in your development through ongoing learning, training and opportunities to build your contract management skills while contributing to a city that continues to grow.

At Blacktown City Council, Good People Make Great Teams, And Great Teams Build Great Cities. Here, You Will Find The Stability And Support To Keep Growing, Along With

• a secure, permanent, full-time role with one of Australia's largest councils
• an entry level salary commencing at $2,015.49 per week
• a 35-hour working week
• a car allowance
• access to Council's flextime arrangement
• 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
• ongoing training and development support
• access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position Description

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Closing date: Sunday 27 September 2026, 11.59 pm

Contact officer: Zulfi Khan on 9839 6102

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