Join our team as a Facility Support Officer and be the foundation in maintaining our council facilities!
The Facility Support Officer will play a critical role in ensuring that our facilities are safe and well-maintained. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who takes pride in their work, sets high standards, and goes above and beyond in everything they do. As the Facilities Support Officer, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and optimising Council facilities in the vibrant Grampians Region of Victoria. From conducting inspections to interacting with facility users and overseeing cleaning contractors, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring our spaces are top-notch. If you are someone who thrives on taking initiative, excels in communication, and consistently exceeds expectations, this is the opportunity for you! Join us as a Facilities Support Officer at Northern Grampians Shire Council and be part of a team that values excellence, dedication, and proactive problem-solving in St Arnaud. Let's work together to build and maintain amazing facilities! Apply now and make a real impact. Position Facility Support Officer - Stawell Job Type Full Time Tenure Permanent Location Stawell Package $32.64 per hour plus superannuation Position Description Facility Support Officer Closing Applications close Monday 23 September 2024 About Northern Grampians Shire Council Northern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites in the Grampians Region of Victoria. We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits. We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values. Being a smaller organisation, we can provide you with opportunities to act in leadership roles, transition between teams and participate in a range of collaborative projects with other team members or the wider community. We provide a supportive and flexible environment that values the balance between work and our employees' personal lives. Why join us? Benefits Fortnightly RDO: Enjoy a well-deserved break and rejuvenate. Great Team Environment: A safe, respectful and supportive environment to enable you to thrive. You will work with like-minded, passionate individuals who love what they do. Professional Growth: We nurture talent and provide opportunities to flourish. Flexible Work Arrangements: To support your work life balance. Salary Packaging Options: Including remote area housing allowances and novated lease vehicles. Access to Paid Leave: including purchased leave, paid parental leave, gender affirmation leave and to respond to family violence matters. Employee Assistance Program: Your well-being matters - we've got you covered. Biodiversity: Explore our Council region's varied flora and fauna.
The Role This position is responsible for maintaining identified Council facilities, keeping them in a manner appropriate to the facility's use. A Typical Day May Involve End-to-end coordination of planned and reactive maintenance across all Council facilities. Attending to client enquiries and collecting work orders. Coordinating contractors, granting access permits and collecting relevant documentation and certifications. Managing work requests, purchase orders and invoicing. Monitoring correct waste disposal and recycling practices. Interacting with internal and external facility users to meet their usage requirements through preparation, setup and disassembly of infrastructure and assets, and ensuring access. Setting up meeting rooms and A/V equipment for on-site events. Upholding exemplary standards of customer service, maintaining clear communication with Council staff, client stakeholders and external contractors. Undertaking regular inspections of facilities and equipment, ensuring compliance with Essential Service Manuals (ESM), Council risk management and asset maintenance schedules. Maintaining Material Safety Data Sheets information updates and storage. Supervise cleaning contractors through regular facilities inspections and report issues to Team Leader Building and Facilities Maintenance. Complete electrical safety checks on all relevant equipment, as per the guidelines. Undertake regular cleaning and minor maintenance tasks in facilities and surrounds. Work with Building and Facilities Maintenance team to deliver minor projects and facilities maintenance. Undertake regular building inspections to identify damage, risks or maintenance issues using appropriate council systems.
Selection criteria Good eye for detail to assist with cleaning contractor audits and maintenance identification. Demonstrated ability to develop positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated experience in the supervision of staff, contractors or leading a team. Ability to identify and prioritise tasks and workload with minimal supervision. Availability to complete some out of hours work when required.
How To Apply Download and read the position description. Attach a resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria. Submit your application by following the process on this page.
If you'd like to know more contact Shayne Smith, Coordinator Parks and Facility Maintenance at
or call 03 5358 8700. Applications close 12.00 noon Monday 23 September 2024 Northern Grampians Shire Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety.
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