Maintenance Planning Officer

Mackay Regional Council; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call allowance

Base salary $82,413–$84,263

Up to 18% superannuation

4 or 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% 4

9-day fortnight roster

Salary sacrificing options

Employee Assistance Program

Laptop, iPad and phone provided

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a skilled Maintenance Planning Officer to join our Facilities & Open Spaces Program in a permanent full-time role. You will plan, schedule and coordinate reactive and preventative maintenance across council assets, with about half office-based work and involvement in an on-call roster.

You’ll collaborate with internal teams and contractors to deliver safe, high-quality maintenance while using Assetic and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or demonstrated trade background.
• Minimum two years' industry experience.
• Current Queensland Construction Industry White Card.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Current Queensland 'C' Class Driver Licence (or ability to obtain).
• Experience using maintenance management systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and coordinate reactive and preventative maintenance across building and community assets.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors and operational teams to ensure quality and safety.
• Maintain documentation and reports using maintenance management systems.
• Contribute to on-call roster as required.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to high standards.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Contractor coordination

Reading plans & specs

Computer literacy

Time management

Communication

Education

Trade qualification

White Card (Queensland)

First Aid & CPR

C Class Driver Licence

Tools

Assetic maintenance system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mackay Regional Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Maintenance Planning Officer to join our dynamic team within the Facilities & Open Spaces Program. This is a Permanent Full-Time opportunity within the Facilities & Open Spaces Program and includes participation in an on-call roster (on-call allowance applicable).

About This Opportunity

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling and coordinating reactive and preventative maintenance activities across Council's building and community assets. The position requires strong organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and confidence working within maintenance management systems such as Assetic.

The role is approximately 50% office-based and involves close coordination with internal stakeholders, contractors and operational teams to ensure maintenance works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. Participation in an on-call roster is required.

This is a great opportunity to combine your technical trade background with planning, coordination, and project management responsibilities in a supportive and collaborative environment.

About You

You are a practical and organised professional with experience in building maintenance and contractor coordination. You enjoy planning and prioritising work, solving problems, and ensuring high-quality maintenance outcomes.

You Bring

• Experience planning and coordinating maintenance works and projects
• Strong ability to manage contractors and ensure quality, safety, and compliance
• Practical knowledge of building maintenance and construction-related activities
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and technical documentation
• Sound computer skills and experience using systems for work management and reporting
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Effective communication skills and a customer-focused approach

You are reliable, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused, with a commitment to safe and efficient service delivery.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Relevant trade qualification or demonstrated trade background
• Minimum two years' industry experience
• Current Queensland Construction Industry White Card
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications
• Current Queensland "C" Class Driver Licence (or ability to obtain)
• Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use maintenance management systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to participate in an on-call roster

Desirable

• Project management qualification
• Experience in a Local Government environment

Why work for Mackay Regional Council?

We offer competitive benefits, flexible work options, professional development, wellbeing initiatives, and more.

• Base annual rate from $82,413 - $84,263
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• 9-day fortnight roster (conditions apply)
• Salary sacrificing options (where applicable)
• Lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts
• Learning and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Active social clubs
• Council supplied laptop, iPad and phone

Want to know more about this role?

View the Position Description (PD) for further details.

Applications Close: 1st October 2026

• Important information for applicants:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing).

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.