Essential Services Officer
Core
Manage and maintain council buildings and essential services, ensuring safety, compliance, and fit-for-purpose status with a focus on fire safety and statutory maintenance programs.
Role type
Facilities management officer (building & essential services)
Builds
Council facilities and essential service infrastructure
Domain
Local government / Building & Facilities Management
Required skills
Building services management, fire safety compliance, contractor management, procurement procedures, maintenance planning, stakeholder engagement, legislative knowledge (Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, Local Government Act, Building Code of Australia), Microsoft Office, database management
Preferred skills
Tertiary trade qualifications in building, electrical, plumbing, or facilities management
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Databases
Responsibilities
Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance works, manage contractors and consultants, prepare building maintenance briefs and operational briefs, monitor compliance requirements, maintain essential service records, support fire safety statement processes, lead and monitor maintenance teams
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC