Team Leader Major Assets Maintenance

Careers at Council; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Health and wellbeing programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is seeking an experienced Team Leader - Major Asset Maintenance to lead planning, delivery and continuous improvement of maintenance across a diverse portfolio of council assets. You will drive Building Management Systems efficiency, safety and sustainability across flagship sites, ensuring compliance with Australian standards.

Join a public-sector, permanent full-time role with strong stakeholder engagement, contractor oversight, and data-driven asset management

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Building Services Engineering.
• White Card (General Construction Induction).
• Class C Driver's Licence.
• Proven experience supervising staff and contractors, with strong decision-making, prioritisation and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage maintenance staff and contractors to meet service levels and asset management plans.
• Foster a safety-conscious, collaborative team culture.
• Oversee daily operations across building & facility maintenance.
• Allocate resources and manage work schedules to meet priorities.
• Ensure compliance with Building Code of Australia, Australian Standards and Safety Management System.
• Coordinate specialist contractors to deliver high-quality maintenance.
• Interface with internal teams and facility users to meet expectations.
• Support maintenance planning and budget formulation through CMMS.
• Conduct condition audits and maintain asset records for proactive maintenance.
• Develop processes to improve service delivery and environmental outcomes.

Skills

Building services

BMS optimization

CMMS operation

Team leadership

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Building Services Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Building Management System

Job description

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council’s in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.

The role

Are you a highly qualified and experienced leader with a proven track record in the management, maintenance, and optimisation of large, complex building portfolios and associated open spaces?

We are seeking a proactive and technically capable professional to lead the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of maintenance services across a diverse portfolio of high-profile Council assets.

As the Team Leader - Major Asset Maintenance, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive Building and Associated Open Space Maintenance Plans that support the long-term performance, safety, compliance, and sustainability of Council's major assets. Drawing on your extensive knowledge of building services and asset management principles, you will lead the delivery of both planned and reactive maintenance programs, ensuring facilities remain safe, efficient, fit for purpose, and fully compliant with legislative requirements.

In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee the maintenance and operation of key Council assets, including the Bankstown Civic Tower Precinct, Council operational depots, and the future Campsie Hub. You will ensure the effective management of all statutory building essential services, including inspection, testing, maintenance, and the preparation of associated compliance documentation such as Annual Fire Safety Statements and other legislative certifications.

Your expertise in Building Management Systems (BMS) will enable you to optimise building performance, balancing occupant comfort, operational reliability, energy efficiency, and sustainability objectives. You will apply a data-driven and strategic approach to building services management, identifying opportunities to improve asset performance, reduce operational costs, and enhance environmental outcomes.

The role also requires leadership in security systems management, emergency preparedness, risk mitigation, and the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives across the asset portfolio. You will build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities to ensure maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Council objectives.

Working closely with the Coordinator - Major Assets Maintenance, you will play a key role in protecting and enhancing Council's major asset portfolio, ensuring facilities operate seamlessly and continue to meet the evolving needs of the community, staff, tenants, and other stakeholders.

*The Opportunity will be offered on a permanent full-time basis

Some of your duties would involve but not be limited to:

• Lead and support maintenance staff and contractors, ensuring alignment with service levels, asset management plans, and Council objectives.
• Foster a collaborative, safety-conscious, and customer-focused team culture.
• Oversee daily operations across building and facility maintenance, ensuring timely and effective service delivery.
• Allocate resources and manage work schedules to meet operational needs and priorities.
• Ensure all activities comply with the Building Code of Australia, Australian Standards, and Council’s Safety Management System.
• Promote shared responsibility for safety and implement robust risk management practices.
• Coordinate and manage specialist contractors and trades to deliver high-quality maintenance programs.
• Liaise with internal teams and facility users to ensure service expectations are met and concerns addressed.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Planning Team to inform maintenance programs, budget formulation, and strategic planning.
• Conduct regular condition audits and maintain accurate asset records to support proactive maintenance and reduce unplanned failures.
• Develop and refine processes to improve service delivery, project execution, and environmental sustainability.
• Monitor and uphold quality, safety, and environmental standards across all maintenance activities.
• Prepare reports on team performance, asset condition, and maintenance outcomes

Key challenges of the role:

• Managing complex stakeholder relationships across multiple business units, contractors, tenants, service providers, and regulatory authorities, ensuring alignment with Council objectives and service expectations.
• Prioritising and delivering critical maintenance, compliance, and asset management activities within constrained timeframes while maintaining service continuity.
• Leveraging digital asset management and maintenance systems to support informed decision-making, operational efficiency, compliance, and reporting, despite inherent system limitations.
• Fostering a strong safety culture and ensuring best-practice Work Health and Safety outcomes through effective leadership, governance, risk management, and contractor oversight.

For a full list of duties, click hereto review the position description.

You will have

• Tertiary qualifications in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Building Services Engineering Disciplines
• General Construction Induction (White Card).
• Class C Driver's Licence
• Proven experience supervising staff and contractors, with strong decision-making, prioritisation, and performance management skills.
• Demonstrated experience in Building Services Maintenance Planning and Execution of Maintenance Plans
• Demonstrated experience in digital operation of Facilities Management Plans and Stakeholder Management Plans through CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)
• Demonstrated experience in Buildings Statutory Compliance Services Management
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Building Management System Control Software applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge on environmental sustainability measures adopted in green buildings
• Demonstrated ability to manage specialist trades and contractors, ensuring quality outcomes and compliance with timeframes and standards.
• Knowledge of the Building Code of Australia, Australian Standards, WHS legislation, and experience implementing safety and risk management practices.
• Experience conducting condition audits, maintaining asset records, and managing budgets and financial performance in line with asset management plans.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage internal teams, facility users, and community stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
• Competence in using building management systems, asset management platforms, financial systems, and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Understanding of Council operations, governance, and service delivery within a public sector context

The salary range for this opportunity is from $119,961 - $129,323 + 12% Super + Car Allowanceand isdependent on skills and experience.

What’s on offer

• An Attractive Remuneration Package.
• Access to Council’s flexible work practices
• The opportunity to contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

Applications close11:59pm Wednesday, 14 October 2026.

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at ***********@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.