Facilities Operator

Muswellbrook Shire Council; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Training Courses

Professional Development

Staff discount on fitness centre

EAP program

Job summary

Muswellbrook Shire Council is seeking a Facilities Operator to maintain and clean Council facilities and infrastructure. The role includes inspections, basic labouring, and operating plant under supervision to support safety and efficiency.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in Muswellbrook with a 38-hour week. Salary ranges from $62,525 to $67,674 per year, plus 12% superannuation, plus training, development, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated laboring experience in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of safety and site risk assessments preferred.
• Willingness to obtain Safework NSW GCI if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and record condition inspections of facilities, infrastructure and CBDs identifying defects and prioritising work.
• Provide general labouring support and assist with call outs and emergency works across maintenance areas.
• Operate plant and machinery professionally under supervision.
• Advise Supervisor on work planning, safety and capacity of plant to maximise productivity and safety.
• Complete WHS and admin tasks such as pre-start checks and risk assessments.

Skills

Laboring experience

Class C licence

Safety induction (Safework NSW GCI)

Job description

$62,525 - $67,674 a year

Full time, Permanent

The Facilities Operator position includes a broad range of jobs delivered across Council’s community infrastructure including maintenance and cleanliness of Council’s facilities and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and record condition inspections of Council facilities, infrastructure, and CBD’s identifying defects and priortising work.


• Provide competent and versatile general laboring as required under the direction of the Supervisor including assistance with call out and emergency works across a range of council maintenance service areas.


• Within qualifications professionally operate plant and machinery, under the direction of the relevant.


• Provide advice to the Supervisor, as required regarding work methodology and planning, including the capacity and capability of plant items, so that safety, productivity and the standard of work is maximized in compliance with work health and safety legislation and Aus‑Spec specifications.


• Carry out all work, health and safety and administrative functions relevant to the position, for example, pre start checks, fatigue management forms, working alone protocols, and site specific risk assessments.

About you

• Class C driver Licence


• Previous demonstrated laboring experience and ability to perform well in a team environment.


• Safework NSW General Construction Induction card (Willing to obtain)

What we offer

• Permanent,full time, 38hours per week


• Salaryfrom $62,525 to $67,674per year(depending on qualifications, skills and experience)plus 12% superannuation


• Training Courses + Professional Development


• 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)


• Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

About Muswellbrook

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.

Further information and to apply

• For more information on this position please contact the hiring manager Mardi Eriksson, Manager - Property & Buidling Services on (02) 6549 3***.


• Please note that as part of Muswellbrook shire Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.


• Applications close on 6 November 2026 at 11:59pm.