Facilities Officer

TAFE NSW External; Sydney; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE NSW is seeking a proactive Facilities Officer to manage a cluster of sites, ensuring safe, compliant and welcoming campuses for students and staff. You will coordinate contractors, oversee maintenance and security, and deliver reliable facilities services.

This permanent full-time role at the Northern Beaches campus involves travel to other sites in the Sydney region and a focus on customer service, problem solving, and strong administrative skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in an operational, maintenance, logistics, customer service or facilities-related environment.
• Ability to organise and prioritise tasks and manage changing circumstances.
• Confidence building positive relationships with customers, contractors and colleagues.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Experience using technology and computerised systems to manage work activities, records and communications.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Must hold a valid Working with Children Check and a Class C Driver Licence; forklift licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive facilities and asset management services to a cluster of TAFE NSW sites.
• Liaise with contractors and service providers, coordinate site access and inductions.
• Monitor work standards and compliance, undertake minor maintenance and repairs.
• Manage security access, emergency response, stock control and systems administration.
• Ensure campuses remain safe, compliant, operational and welcoming for students, staff and visitors.

Skills

Operational experience

Customer service

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Technology literacy

Job description

Facilities Officer

Location: Northern Beaches TAFE Campus

Permanent Full Time

$93,813 – $103,551 salary package - includes base salary ( $82,653 - $91,233 ), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (if part time add paid pro-rata)

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

The Facilities Officer is responsible for providing comprehensive facilities and asset management services to a cluster of TAFE NSW sites.

Working as part of the Facilities team, you will liaise with contractors and service providers, coordinate site access and inductions, monitor work standards and compliance, and undertake a range of facilities activities including minor maintenance and repairs, security access, emergency response, stock control, distribution and systems administration.

You will play an important role in ensuring campuses remain safe, compliant, operational and welcoming for students, staff and visitors while delivering a high standard of customer service.

This is a permanent full-time role working at TAFE NSW’s Northern Beaches campus. Occasional travel to other campuses in the Sydney region may be required.

About you

We are looking for a proactive, customer-focused and self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a hands-on operational environment and takes pride in delivering quality outcomes.

You may already have experience in facilities management, building services, maintenance, logistics, property operations or a trades-related field. However, we also welcome applicants who have developed transferable skills in other industries and are looking to build a career in facilities management.

Most importantly, you are reliable, willing to learn, take initiative and enjoy working as part of a team to solve problems and deliver great customer outcomes.

You will ideally bring:

• Experience in an operational, maintenance, logistics, customer service or facilities-related environment.
• The ability to organise and prioritise tasks, respond to changing circumstances and manage competing demands.
• Confidence building positive relationships with customers, contractors and colleagues.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Experience using technology and computerised systems to manage work activities, records and communications.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn new skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Essential Requirements

• A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement)
• A current Class C Driver Licence.
• A Forklift Licence, or willingness and ability to obtain one.
• Willingness and ability to update licences/certifications and undertake essential training as required.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

Applications close 11:55pm AEDT Sunday 11 October 2026

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:
Contact Charlotte Wade, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at [e-mail] or phone [phone]

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Dom Xuereb, Regional Facilities Manager, via email at [e-mail]

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

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