Facilities Maintenance Officer

Wellington Shire Council; Sale; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellington Shire Council is seeking a practical Facilities Maintenance Officer to join the Facilities and Emergencies team on a temporary full-time basis in Sale, VIC. The role coordinates maintenance programs across council facilities, ensuring buildings and fixed plant are safe, well-presented and functional.

You will manage contractors, monitor essential safety measures, and contribute to longer-term maintenance planning, with an emphasis on independent work, collaboration and delivering

Qualifications

• Experience in building, facilities, fixed plant or equipment maintenance.
• Understanding of facilities maintenance practices, procedures and standards.
• Ability to coordinate contractors and maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements relevant to maintenance activities.
• Swimming pool construction or maintenance experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate preventative, reactive and cyclic maintenance across Council facilities.
• Organise and supervise contractors undertaking maintenance works.
• Monitor the maintenance of buildings, major fixed plant and equipment.
• Assist with planning longer-term maintenance and replacement programs.
• Maintain asset information relating to fixed plant and equipment.
• Provide practical and technical advice to internal and external stakeholders on maintenance activities.

Skills

Facilities maintenance experience

Contractor coordination

Planning workload

Communication skills

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

FacilitiesMaintenance Officer - Position No. 350
Closingdate: Sunday 15/11/2026 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Sale, VIC, 3850
Temporary Full time – Up to 6 months

Aboutthe Opportunity

Weare seeking a Facilities Maintenance Officer to join our Facilities andEmergencies team on a temporary full-time basis.

Thisis a hands-on and varied role responsible for coordinating maintenance programsand works across Council's directly managed facilities. You'll help ensurebuildings, fixed plant and equipment are maintained safely, effectively andwith minimal disruption to facility operations.

Thisrole would suit someone who enjoys practical work, can work independently, andtakes pride in maintaining safe, well-presented and functional environments.

WhatYou'll Be Doing

Inthis role, you will:

• Coordinatepreventative, reactive and cyclic maintenance across Council facilities.
• Organiseand supervise contractors undertaking maintenance works.
• Monitorthe maintenance of buildings, major fixed plant and equipment.
• Assistwith planning longer-term maintenance and replacement programs.
• Maintainasset information relating to fixed plant and equipment.
• Helpensure Essential Safety Measures inspection, maintenance and reportingrequirements are met.
• Providepractical and technical advice to internal and external stakeholders onmaintenance activities.

WhatYou'll Bring

We'relooking for someone who is practical, organised and able to manage competingpriorities while working collaboratively with others.

You'llbring:

• Experiencein building, facilities, fixed plant or equipment maintenance.
• Anunderstanding of facilities maintenance practices, procedures and relevantstandards.
• Theability to coordinate contractors and maintenance activities.
• Goodproblem-solving skills and the confidence to use initiative when issuesarise.
• Strongcommunication skills and the ability to build effective workingrelationships.
• Theability to plan and prioritise your workload and deliver outcomes withinagreed timeframes and budgets.
• Knowledgeof workplace health and safety requirements relevant to maintenanceactivities.

Experiencein swimming pool construction or maintenance would be advantageous.

Requirements

Tobe considered for this opportunity, you will hold or be willing to obtain:

• Acurrent Victorian Drivers Licence
• Prepareto Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card)
• Workingwith Children Check

Thesuccessful applicant will also be required to participate in any healthmonitoring requirements applicable to the role, which may include hearingtests, immunisations and/or medical assessments in accordance with Council'sOccupational Health and Safety requirements.

Why Wellington?

Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strongcommitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provideswork-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development.We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great careeropportunities for our employees.

Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their ownunique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our visionof "Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities". As one of thelargest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as ateam to make a positive impact in our community.

We use award-winning technologies to seek and implementinnovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to positionourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverserange of services for the betterment of our community.

We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility andcontinued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.

Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the ChildSafe Standards and associated legislative requirements.

Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environmentfor all employees. We promote the principles of merit and fairness, and encourageapplications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, gendersand/or sexual orientations and gender identities.

Wellington Shire Council takes climate change andsustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positivelyto the challenges ahead.

About Wellington

Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland regionof the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east ofMelbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wideopen spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, welive that enviable lifestyle every day.

In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautifulenvironments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountainranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse,contrastingspaces to take your breath away.

Whether it's a stroll along the iconic NinetyMile Beach, a canoe down the MacalisterRiver or a bush walk through the AlpineNational Park, there's plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere!Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you'll quickly find yourself rightat home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.

From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very bestin localproduce, you'll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try! Eat.Drink. Gippsland Guide | Visit Gippsland

Visit https://themiddleofeverywhere.com.au/ to find out why the Wellington Shire is agreat place to live and work.

Applicationsclose 11.59pm Sunday 15 November.