Facilities Operator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training Courses

Professional Development

Gym discount

EAP program

Job summary

Muswellbrook Shire Council is seeking a Facilities Operator to deliver maintenance and cleaning across community infrastructure. You will conduct condition inspections, prioritize work, and perform general labouring under supervision, ensuring safe, efficient operations.

The role requires practical plant operation, safety compliance, and ability to work as part of a team. Permanent full-time with 38-hour weeks, salary in the mid-60k range plus superannuation, plus development and staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Laboring experience
• Teamwork
• Safety awareness

Responsibilities

• Conduct and record condition inspections of facilities and infrastructure, identifying defects and prioritising work.
• Provide general labouring support under supervision and assist with call outs and emergency works.
• Operate plant and machinery within qualifications under guidance of supervisor.
• Advise on work methodology and planning to maximise safety and productivity.
• Perform WHS and admin tasks such as pre-start checks and site risk assessments.

Job description

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.
• 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
• Salaryfro m $62,525 to $67,674pe r 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.

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