Essential Services Officer

Careers at Council; Liverpool City Council; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking an Essential Services Officer to ensure buildings and essential services remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. You will coordinate maintenance, manage contractors, and maintain records, reporting to the Coordinator Building Construction & Essential Services.

The role includes asset renewal involvement and stakeholder engagement while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and council policies.

Qualifications

• Tertiary trade qualifications in building, electrical, plumbing or related disciplines.
• White Card/Construction OH&S induction in NSW.
• Current Class C Drivers Licence.
• Experience with fire safety documentation and compliance.
• Knowledge of Building Code of Australia fire safety and related legislation.
• Experience in facilities management and maintenance planning.
• Ability to prepare maintenance briefs and manage contractors.
• Procurement procedures for maintenance services.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and coordinating contractors on site.
• Proficient with MS Office and databases.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance programs.
• Manage contractors and monitor compliance requirements.
• Maintain essential service records and documentation.
• Support asset renewal projects and stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to contract administration and continuous improvement.

Education

Tertiary trade qualifications in building, electrical, plumbing and/or building services and/or an equivalent relevant discipline

Work Cover OH&S General Induction for Construction Work in NSW (White Card)

Current Class C Drivers Licence

Experience in Fire Safety and Essential Fire Safety Services documentation

Understanding of the Building Code of Australia Fire Safety and Building Legislation

Experience in facilities management and maintenance planning

Experience preparing maintenance briefs and managing contractors

Experience in procurement procedures for building maintenance services

Experience leading maintenance teams

Experience dealing with contractors on site as Superintendent's representative

Microsoft Office and databases proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

WHY US?

Your chance to be part of the team that creates and maintains our infrastructure. We're responsible for managing our habitats and surroundings, so they are beautiful - now and for the future. Bring your skills and experience, become a steward of our council environment in a modern organisation that's making a tangible difference.

JOB DETAILS

Permanent Full Time 35 hours, 5 days $95,754.05 to $104,907.60 + Super

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an Essential Services Officer to play a key role in ensuring Council's buildings and essential services remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. Reporting to the Coordinator Building Construction & Essential Services, you will support the delivery of statutory and essential services maintenance programs, with a strong focus on fire safety compliance and the annual fire safety statement process. You will assist in coordinating planned and reactive maintenance works, managing contractors, monitoring compliance requirements, and maintaining essential service records and documentation.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to asset renewal projects, stakeholder engagement, contract administration, and the continuous improvement of Council facilities, while ensuring all activities are delivered in accordance with relevant legislation, service standards, and Council policies.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary trade qualifications in building, electrical, plumbing and/or building services and/or facilities management and/or an equivalent relevant discipline
• Work Cover OH&S General Induction for Construction Work in NSW (White Card)
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Experience in Fire Safety and Essential Fire Safety Services documentation and correspondence in accordance with the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 and Local Government Act 1993
• Understanding of the Building Code of Australia Fire Safety and Building Legislation
• Experience in facilities management, programmed and preventative maintenance systems and procedures, planning and the preparation of detailed building maintenance specifications
• Experience in the preparation of building maintenance and operational briefs and management of specialist contractors and consultants
• Experience and knowledge in procurement procedures relating to building maintenance services
• Practical experience in leading, managing and monitoring the day to day activities of maintenance teams engaged on a variety of reactive and programmed projects
• Experience dealing with contractors on site as the Superintendents representative
• Demonstrated experience and skills in computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) as well as experience in use of databases

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC

• Council lease back vehicle/ Vehicle Allowance.
• Salary will be dependent on the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant within the specified range.
• Be part of a passionate, energetic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
• Great office location in the heart of the Liverpool CBD and
• Professional development opportunities, including training courses and study assistance for further education.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check

CLOSING 8PM 16th October

Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at ******@liverpool.nsw.gov.au