Technical Officer - Building And Recreation

the original; Muswellbrook; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools of Trade vehicle available for a

Training Courses + Professional Dev

40% discount on Aquatic & Fitness

EAP program for employees

Job summary

Muswellbrook Shire Council seeks a Technical Officer – Building and Recreation to advise on asset management and support planning for council assets. You will maintain asset registers, conduct inspections, and help deliver minor capital works while coordinating with stakeholders.

The role is permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week. A NSW driving licence and White Card are required, with salary from AU$83,894 to AU$94,259 plus 12% super, plus development opportunities and a vehicle for the role.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Building and Construction, Asset Management, Sport or Recreation, with relevant experience.
• Current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence.
• White Card General Construction Induction.
• Experience in management and maintenance of building and recreation assets (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice on asset management for building and recreation assets to stakeholders.
• Maintain asset registers and data; conduct inspections, risk assessments and schedule maintenance.
• Develop and monitor asset management plans and levels of service in line with policies.
• Ensure works meet WHS, environmental, quality and site requirements.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for stakeholders and Council meetings.
• Assist in budget development and monitoring.
• Oversee contractors to ensure quality, budget and timelines.
• Respond to after-hours call outs.

Skills

Relevant asset management knowledge

Contract management understanding

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Building and Construction

Tertiary qualifications in Asset Management

Tertiary qualifications in Sport or Recreation

NSW Class C Driver’s Licence

White Card General Construction Induction

Tools

Job description

About the position

The Technical Officer – Building and Recreation provides technical advice and support in planning and management of Council’s building and recreation assets, working closely with internal stakeholders, user groups and the broader community. This role is responsible for planning levels of service, maintaining asset registers, and managing minor capital works.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice on best practice asset management for Council’s building and recreation assets to internal and external stakeholders


• Maintain Council’s asset registers and asset data, including conducting periodic asset inspections, undertaking risk assessments and technical investigations, and coordinating the scheduling and delivery of required maintenance and minor capital works


• Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and continual improvement of asset management plans and levels of service for Council’s building and recreation assets, in accordance with
  standards, best practice principles, asset data, Council policies, procedures, masterplans, and Plans of Management (PoM)


• Ensure asset works are delivered in compliance with relevant technical, work health and safety (WHS), environmental, quality, and site requirements


• Provide written correspondence, reports and recommendations for internal stakeholders, user groups, committees and Council meetings, and attend meetings as required


• Assist in the development and monitoring of operational and capital budgets


• Oversee contractors to ensure works are delivered to a high standard and in accordance with contract requirements, specifications, budgets and timeframes


• Respond to call outs from after-hours services

About you

• Tertiary qualifications in Building and Construction, Asset Management, Sport or Recreation and/or equivalent, with demonstrated relevant work experience


• A current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence


• White Card General Construction Induction


• Previous experience in management and maintenance of building and recreation assets, including maintenance planning, construction works, asset inspections and asset register management (desirable)

What we offer

• Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week


• Salary from $83,894 to $94,259 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation


• Training Courses + Professional Development


• Tools of Trade vehicle available for successful applicant


• Flexible work arrangements with access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi)


• 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.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Muswellbrook connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at The Welcome Experience : Muswellbrook Shire Council (nsw.gov.au)