Facilities Management Project Officer

Shoalhaven City Council; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 98,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 ADOs

5 weeks annual leave

Flexible work options

Superannuation top-up (female over 45)

Job summary

Melton City Council is seeking a skilled Facilities Management Project Officer to plan, coordinate and deliver building renewal and upgrade works across Council sites. You will work with internal stakeholders, consultants and contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget, contributing to improved facilities and services for the community.

The role requires a tertiary qualification with relevant project management and building maintenance experience, a current

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification with some relevant experience in Project Management, building construction, maintenance, or other specialist discipline.
• Specialist understanding of the principles and practices of a wide variety of building construction techniques, componentry, functionality and maintenance tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders, and contribute to a positive and supportive team environment.
• Current valid Victorian driver’s licence and Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Using Council's Project Management Framework, manage the successful delivery of minor capital works and service improvement projects.
• Project manage the delivery of assigned projects and support the program leader in providing input to reviews of current and planning for future programs subject to regulations and policies.
• Contribute to the development of large and major capital projects by providing advice and input to improve building functionality, operational efficiency and long-term maintainability on behalf of the broader Facilities & Asset Services team.
• Administer renewal and minor capital works projects to ensure delivery of specified targets, objectives, OHS compliance, risk management and expenditure.
• Monitor and regularly report on Contractor performance, participate in the development, implementation and auditing practices to ensure compliance with OHS, Risk and Asset management objectives.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Driver’s license

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Full Time Permanent Position

Band 6 - Salary Range $97,925.88 to $106,637.96 per annum + 12% Super + ADO

Salary offered will depend on level of skills and experience.

Why join Melton City Council?

Melton City Council is proud to serve one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most diverse communities. We are a forward-thinking local government committed to creating a city where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered.

As a Council, we are driven by innovation, inclusion, and excellence. We deliver high-quality services and infrastructure, promote lifelong learning, and champion health and wellbeing across our municipality. Our team plays a vital role in shaping a vibrant, sustainable future for our residents.

Working with us means being part of a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your growth. We offer:

• Professional and personal development opportunities


• Generous leave entitlements and flexible work arrangements


• A dynamic workplace close to home, surrounded by heritage charm, green spaces, and modern amenities

Join us and help build a city that thrives—where your work makes a real difference every day.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and proactive individual to join our Facilities and Asset Services team at Melton City Council.

We are looking for a skilled Facilities Management Project Officer to plan, coordinate and deliver a range of building renewal and upgrade works across Council sites. In this role, you will work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, consultants and contractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to a high standard, contributing to the ongoing improvement of Council’s facilities and services to the community.

Key responsibilities

• Using Council's Project Management Framework, manage the successful delivery of minor capital works and service improvement projects.


• Project manage the delivery of assigned projects and support the program leader in providing input to reviews of current and planning for future programs subject to regulations and policies.


• Contribute to the development of large and major capital projects by providing advice and input to improve building functionality, operational efficiency and long-term maintainability on behalf of the broader Facilities & Asset Services team.


• Administer renewal and minor capital works projects to ensure delivery of specified targets, objectives, OHS compliance, risk management and expenditure.


• Monitor and regularly report on Contractor performance, participate in the development, implementation and auditing practices to ensure compliance with OHS, Risk and Asset management objectives.

Position Description

About you

To be successful in this role you will have the following:

• Tertiary qualification with some relevant experience in Project Management, building construction, maintenance, or other specialist discipline; or Lessor qualification/s with substantial relevant experience in Project Management, Building construction, maintenance, or other specialist discipline.


• Specialist understanding of the principles and practices of a wide variety of building construction techniques, componentry, functionality and maintenance tasks.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders, and contribute to a positive and supportive team environment.


• Current valid Victorian driver’s licence and Working with Children Check.

Culture and Values

Our vision for our community is to be: "A vibrant, safe and liveable city accessible to all" and that means there’s a place here for you too. Our organisational values represent us as an established growth Council and the values are reflected in everything we do; our decision-making, our actions and our service provision to the community. Council has a diverse and vibrant organisation and we’d love to have you join us to help shape a city for the future.

We are Vibrant MELTON. Our values are:

• Motivate


• Empower


• Lead


• Trust


• Open


• Nurture

Benefits

There are a number of great reasons why our people love working at Melton City Council:

Staff Benefits | Melton City Council

• 13 ADO's (Accrued Day Off) per year*


• 5 weeks annual leave*


• Genuine Flexible work options


• Additional $500 per annum pro rata superannuation for female employees over the age of 45


• Extensive Career Development & Leadership Programs


• Access to the Local Government Employee Health Plan (GMHBA) with exclusive benefits


• 16 weeks Paid Parental Leave (Super is paid during parental leave)*


• 3 weeks Paid Secondary Carer Leave*


• Wellbeing initiatives

*Eligible for Full Time positions or for Fixed term positions eligible after 12 months of employment.

We strongly encourage job applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. If selected for an interview and you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance.

Melton City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has Zero tolerance for child abuse. Melton City Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is at the centre of our everyday thinking and service delivery.