Facilities and Grounds Maintenance Officer

Rous County Council; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Flare Benefits

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rous County Council in Ballina, NSW seeks a dynamic Facilities and Grounds Maintenance Officer to care for properties, landscaped areas and assets, operating plant and equipment safely.

You will work hands-on, deliver routine maintenance, respond to requests and keep records, contributing to a greener, safer public space for the Northern Rivers community.

Applicants with grounds maintenance or horticultural experience and a proactive, team‑oriented approach are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Previous grounds maintenance and horticultural experience.
• Maintaining safe, functional and attractive facilities is a source of personal pride.
• You thrive in a hands-on role where no two days are the same.
• You build strong relationships through approachable communication.
• You bring initiative, adaptability and a strong work ethic to every task.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining Rous' properties, buildings, landscaped areas and grounds to a high standard and safety level.
• Undertaking routine facilities maintenance, inspections and minor repairs across buildings, infrastructure and equipment.
• Operating and maintaining a range of tools, machinery and maintenance equipment safely.
• Responding to maintenance requests, identifying improvements and keeping records.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Horticulture

Safety-conscious

Customer service

Communication skills

Job description

Facilities and Grounds Maintenance Officer

Rous has entered an exciting new chapter, bringing all operations together under one roof at our brand-new, purpose-built facility in Ballina.

As a regional leader in water supply, flood mitigation, and environmental management, we’re proud to serve the Northern Rivers community through innovation, sustainability, and collaboration. Our new headquarters reflects our forward-thinking culture, a space designed to inspire connection, wellbeing, and excellence in everything we do.

We’re building a workplace where fresh ideas thrive, people feel valued, and every role contributes to a cleaner, greener, and more resilient future for our region.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful career move, one that balances professional growth with purpose and lifestyle, Rous is the place to do it.

We are seeking a dynamic and hands‑on, safety-focused maintenance professional with excellent customer service and communication skills. A focus for this role is grounds and landscape maintenance, facilities and asset upkeep and plant and equipment operation.

About Rous

Our new site brings together all Council operations under one roof, creating a dynamic, collaborative, and future‑focused workplace. Located on a spacious 71‑hectare site, the facility has been designed with staff wellbeing, sustainability, and operational excellence in mind. Rous hasan operational footprint covering 3,000km2. As a county council, we are responsible for providing three specific functions; bulk water supply, weed biosecurity and flood mitigation.

Our value proposition to you:

• A progressive and innovative organisation which is a leader in business improvement
• Work/life balance
• 76 hour/9-day fortnight - 26 days off a year
• Remuneration from $70,111.60 p.a.- $82,014.40p.a.Plus statutory superannuation currently 12%
• Annual salary reviews and gazetted salary increases relevant to attractive award entitlements
• Work for the organisation that supplies the best tasting drinking water in New South Wales
• Structured training and development tailored to your interests
• Mentorship from experienced staff and culturally safe support
• Access to Flare Benefits – including lifestyle discounts and financial wellbeing tools
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential support for you and your family
• Fitness Passport – affordable access to gyms and fitness centres across the region
• A workplace that values your voice, your culture, and your potential

Your value proposition to us:

• You thrive in a hands‑on role where no two days are the same.
• Previous grounds maintenance and horticultural experience.
• Maintaining safe, functional and attractive facilities is a source of personal pride.
• You build strong relationships through your approachable communication style.
• You bring initiative, adaptability and a strong work ethic to every task.

Your average workday will be kept busy by:

• Maintaining Rous' properties, buildings, landscaped areas and grounds to ensure they remain safe, functional and presented to a high standard.
• Undertaking routine facilities maintenance, inspections and minor repairs across buildings, infrastructure, plant and equipment.
• Operating and maintaining a range of tools, machinery and maintenance equipment in accordance with safe work practices.
• Responding to maintenance requests, identifying improvement opportunities and maintaining accurate records of completed works and inspections.

This is more than just a move, it’s a transformation.

Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of water and environmental services for our region.

Are you ready to catapult your career?

A satisfactory health assessment, including drug screening and a national police history check is a pre-requisite to an offer of employment.

For any queries, please reach out to ***********@rous.nsw.gov.au

Rous County Council is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and diversity across our workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.