Building Renewal Officer

We have an exciting opportunity for a professional candidate with significant experience in project management, building maintenance and/or Facilities Management to join our Facilities Team as our new Building Renewals Officer.  In this role, you will make a difference daily by delivering Council 's annual Building Renewal program to ensure that Council's buildings reach their life expectancy, are fit for purpose and compliant with all relevant regulatory codes.  You will provide leadership, guidance and significant technical expertise to your colleagues in the Facilities team and other stakeholders across Council to assist in the pursuit of strategic, technical and service excellence.  You will both lead and assist with the tendering and administering of building maintenance and minor works contracts, work within established organisational policies and guidelines and have personal values and behaviours aligned to those of Knox City Council.

This is a full-time permanent role based at Knox City Council Civic Centre however we can offer a range of flexible work options for the right candidate.

This is a Band 7 classified role; remuneration will be $104,630.20 - $117,345.47 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

The key selection criteria for this role are:

• A thorough working knowledge of all physical building services and current maintenance practices.
• Previous experience with the management of Capital works programs for building related assets including development, implementation, budget monitoring and reporting of operational and Capital works minor projects and programs.
• Experience with building related compliance including OHS (general), Asbestos management, Fall prevention systems management, Essential Safety Measures, DDA and NCC compliance.
• Sound minor works project management experience.
• Substantial experience in a relevant building, construction and/or programmed maintenance position.
• The ability to analyze problems and make informed decisions on a day-to-day basis using reference to Australian standards, Code of practice, guidelines, technical knowledge and experience.
• The ability to work with a minimum of supervision and direct teams of trades people and/or maintenance contractors.
• Substantial experience with administering building maintenance and minor works contracts including preparation of specifications and tender documents for maintenance contracts, Facilities management services contracts and Capital works contracts.
• A proven ability to work within established organisation policies and guidelines and to work in a team.
• Written communication skills in preparation of reports, correspondence, works documentation.
• Personal values and behaviours aligned to those of Knox City Council.

Please provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the ‘what you need to thrive’ section from the position description to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.

For further information on this role please contact

To view a copy of the position description please visit our Knox City Council Careers Page.

Apply by: 11:55pm on Tuesday 02/04/2024

At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We support hybrid and flexible working and embrace diverse and inclusive environments. We succeed by recruiting for excellence through investing in our people, encouraging their unique talents and supporting them to bring their whole selves to work.

We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.

Beyond that, we also offer:

• accrued days off for full time employees;
• growth and learning opportunities;
• career development;
• reward and recognition programs; and,
• a supportive Employee Assistance Program.

As an employee (in accordance with Knox City Council's Covid-19 Vaccination Policy) you may be required to provide evidence that you are compliant with the vaccination requirements prior to commencement. It is highly recommended that all Council staff are vaccinated.

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below. 

 Office Based role(s) - Inherent Requirements Table .DOCX

Knox Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer ensuring a Child Safe environment that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.