Facilities Maintenance Officer

Dungog Shire Council; Dungog; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra leave between Christmas and New 

Outstanding team environment

Professional development opportunities

Long Service Leave after 5 years

Job summary

Dungog Shire Council is seeking a skilled Facilities Maintenance Officer to manage maintenance and improvements of council facilities in the Hunter region. The role coordinates planned, preventative and reactive works, conducts inspections and ensures safety and asset standards.

Reporting to the Infrastructure & Assets Directorate, you will work on-site with contractors, maintain accurate records and contribute to capital upgrades, delivering reliable, well-maintained community facilities for

Qualifications

• Qualifications or equivalent experience in facilities management or related field.
• Experience in operation, inspection and maintenance of public buildings.
• Proven ability to coordinate planned and reactive maintenance with contractors.
• Strong stakeholder and customer service skills for liaising with multiple groups.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of WHS, risk and compliance for public facilities.
• Proficient in maintaining facility and asset records.
• Current NSW Class C Driver Licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake and coordinate planned, preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Conduct facility inspections and address issues promptly.
• Maintain accurate asset, maintenance and financial records.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors.
• Support planning and delivery of capital improvements.

Skills

Facilities management

Building maintenance

Maintenance coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Organisational skills

WH&S knowledge

Computer literacy

Driver license NSW

Education

Facilities management qualification

Job description

Department: Infrastructure & Assets

Compensation: Annual Package AUD $68,673.00 - $77,248.00

Employment type: Contract

Work Arrangement: On-site

About us

Dungog Shire Council supports a growing rural community of 10,000 residents in the vibrant and picturesque Hunter region of NSW. We are committed to ensuring the ongoing and consistent delivery of local services that are valued by our community and will be for generations to come.

It is anticipated that our population will grow by 1.9% per annum over the next 20 years as per the Hunter Regional Plan, higher than the state growth average. With an additional 2,400 dwellings to be provided over the term of the Hunter Regional Plan, Dungog will be the second fastest growing LGA in the Hunter Region.

Dungog is ideally located just over an hour north of Newcastle and within close proximity to a range of other regional hubs in the Hunter Valley, such as Maitland and Raymond Terrace. We have an enviable lifestyle with easy access to World Heritage listed sites, such as Barrington Tops National Park.

Council is committed to the ongoing improvement, maintenance and management of its buildings and community facilities, ensuring they remain safe, accessible, fit for purpose and responsive to the evolving needs of our community.

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Facilities Maintenance Officer to play a key role in undertaking, coordinating and supporting the maintenance and continuous improvement of Council's facilities.

Reporting to the Manager Recreation, Facilities and Community Services within the Infrastructure & Assets Directorate, this position will undertake and coordinate planned, preventative and reactive maintenance activities, conduct facility inspections, identify and address maintenance issues, and maintain accurate asset and facility information.

Working collaboratively with internal teams, management and external contractors, you will undertake minor repairs and maintenance works, identify opportunities for facility improvements, ensure compliance with relevant standards and contribute to the delivery of safe, functional and well‑maintained community infrastructure.

The role will also support the planning and delivery of future capital improvements, facility upgrades and maintenance programs, contributing to Council's long‑term Asset Management objectives and enhancing the functionality and longevity of its facilities.

If you are a proactive, hands‑on facilities maintenance professional with strong technical knowledge, practical maintenance skills, organisational capability and a commitment to improving community facilities, we encourage you to apply.

Essential selection criteria include (full criteria in the Position Description below):

• Relevant qualifications in facilities management, building maintenance, property, asset management,construction, business administration or a related discipline, or demonstratedequivalent relevant experience

Demonstrated experience in the operation, inspection and maintenance of buildings, community facilities or a comparable property and facilities portfolio

Demonstrated ability to coordinate planned and reactivemaintenance, contractors and service providers and monitor works through tosatisfactory completion

Demonstrated stakeholder and customer service skills, includingthe ability to effectively liaise and negotiate with contractors, lessees,Section 355 Committees, community groups, facility users and otherstakeholders

Strong organisational, analytical and problem‑solving skillswith the ability to manage multiple facilities, maintenance activities,competing priorities and operational risks.

Sound knowledge of WHS, risk management and relevant compliancerequirements applicable to public buildings and facilities

Sound computer literacy and demonstrated ability to maintainaccurate facility, asset, maintenance, financial and corporate records

Current Class C NSW Driver Licence

Be rewarded

This position is placed at Grade 5 of Council’s salary system and is a full‑time position for a 1 (one) year fixed term period. The salary offered is in the range of $68,673 to $77,248 per annum plus 12% Superannuation.

This role works a 35‑hour, 19‑day month with 1 rostered day off (RDO) every 4 weeks.

Other Council benefits:

• Extra leave between the Christmas and New Year period (additional to your annual leave)


• Outstanding team environment


• Ongoing opportunities for professional development: We have annual assessments for all Council employees to put plans in place for training and career progression so that you can broaden your horizons during your time with us


• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years rather than 10

For further information, please contact: Damian Morris, Director Infrastructure & Assets on 4995 7777