Facility Officer (Community)

Sunshine Coast Council; Maroochydore; Ibrido; AUD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Sunshine Coast Council is seeking a proactive Facility Officer (Community) to work with local clubs, groups and not-for-profits to manage Council-owned facilities and land. You will coordinate tenancy, support asset management and drive community outcomes through strong stakeholder engagement and quality service delivery.

Join our Property Management team and contribute to safe, compliant facilities while helping to build vibrant, inclusive spaces across one of Australia’s most liveable regions.

Competenze

• Experience in property, facilities or asset management.
• Trade Qualifications highly desirable.
• Strong stakeholder and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of property leasing and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing maintenance and contractors.
• Strong financial and budgeting skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong administrative and computer skills.

Mansioni

• Build and maintain relationships with community groups and tenants to support facility use.
• Provide expert advice on facility management and tenancy matters.
• Coordinate maintenance programs, inspections and contractor engagement.
• Manage tenancy and occupancy agreements and stakeholder expectations.
• Support capital works and preventative maintenance planning.
• Respond to facility-related inquiries with high-quality service.
• Maintain accurate asset records for decision-making and planning.
• Contribute to policies and practices for council facilities.

Conoscenze

Stakeholder management

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Administrative skills

Formazione

Trade Qualifications

Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience

Strumenti

MS Office

Asset management software

Descrizione del lavoro

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

Looking for a role where you can make a real impact in the community? As a Facility Officer (Community), you'll work closely with local sporting clubs, community groups and not-for-profit organisations to support the effective use and management of Council-owned facilities and land. Every day brings the opportunity to build strong relationships, solve problems and help create spaces where communities can connect, thrive and grow.

As part of Council's Property Management team, you'll play a key role in managing community tenure arrangements and implementing Council's strategic approach to community occupancy of Council-owned and controlled land and infrastructure. If you enjoy stakeholder engagement, property management and delivering meaningful community outcomes, this is your chance to contribute to one of Australia's most liveable regions.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups, sporting clubs and other stakeholders to support the effective use of Council-owned facilities.
• Provide expert advice and support on the management of community and sporting facilities, ensuring positive outcomes for tenants and the wider community.
• Coordinate maintenance programs, property inspections and contractor engagement to ensure facilities remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose.
• Manage tenancy and occupancy arrangements, ensuring agreements are administered effectively and stakeholder expectations are met.
• Support capital works and preventative maintenance planning by contributing to asset condition assessments and long‑term improvement programs.
• Respond to facility‑related enquiries and maintenance requests, delivering high‑quality customer service and timely solutions.
• Maintain accurate asset and property records to support informed decision‑making and future planning.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of policies, procedures and practices that support Council's community facility portfolio.

About you

We're seeking a proactive facilities professional who enjoys working with people, solving problems and delivering great community outcomes. You'll bring experience in property or facility management, strong stakeholder skills and a practical approach to maintaining and enhancing community spaces.

• Experience in property, facilities or asset management.
• Trade Qualifications highly desirable.
• Strong stakeholder and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of property leasing and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing maintenance and contractors.
• Strong financial and budgeting skills.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong administrative and computer skills.
• A current C Class Driver Licence.
• Fire Safety Advisor qualification (or willingness to obtain).
• Relevant qualifications or equivalent industry experience.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9‑day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packagingoptions on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Brad Poole during business hours on 0488 980 ***.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team *********@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.