Facilities Maintenance And Operations Officer

Why work anywhere else!

Located on Melbourne’s eastern fringe, Yarra Ranges is a geographically varied and demographically diverse council.

Trust, Empowerment, and Innovation underpin everything we do. With our commitment to continuous improvement, ongoing learning and development, every project you work on will enhance your skills and capabilities.

Why our team needs you

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, client-focused facilities manager to join our Property and Facilities Team within the Sustainable Environment and Infrastructure department.

The role of Facilities Maintenance and Operations Officer will play an integral function in supporting the implementation and delivery of various Council programs such as Routine and Programmed Building Maintenance. The role responsible for overseeing the routine and programmed building maintenance, including Essential Safety Measures (ESM), Security Access, and HVAC to providing safe, compliant buildings for our community, service partners, tenants, and Yarra Ranges staff.

Part of an innovative and progressive team and reporting to the Building Assets & Maintenance Coordinator, this role plays a pivotal role in collaborating with customers, stakeholders and services delivery partners to provide the required level of service, balanced by budget and need toward future building asset planning.

What you’ll bring to our team

• Experienced in delivery of a maintenance service across diverse building assets and complex portfolios in a Facilities Maintenance environment
• Knowledge of relevant building standards, codes of practices, OH&S, and ESM Regulations
• Knowledge of Building Condition Audits and a practical and logical appreciation of asset “life cycle” attributes
• Proven ability to foster strong stakeholder relationships and positive relationships with contract partners, internal, and community stakeholders
• Ability to contribute to achieving team goals by sharing information, involving team members in decisions, and demonstrating commitment to the team
• Effective time and resource management skills to ensure that work is completed efficiently and on schedule despite distractions or other obstacles
• Persistence in achieving goals when faced with obstacles by doubling efforts or trying multiple strategies
• Currency in industry best practice by creating time to be curious, explore and learn.
• Qualifications in Facilities Management highly regarded but not essential.

Why you’ll want to join us

By joining our team, you will evolve within a dynamic and welcoming organisation that makes serving the community our primary mission. Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

• Fortnightly RDO available.
• Flexibility of working from home and the office.
• Access to ongoing professional career development.

Salary from $73,839 per annum (Band 5), plus superannuation.

Why Wait? Apply now!

To apply, please attach a Cover Letter outlining your experience and why you would like to join our team, along with a copy of your Resume.

Contact for enquiries: Leigh Stewart, Building Assets & Maintenance Co-Ordinator, on (03) 9294 6108
Closing date: 11.59pm, Thursday, 27 October 2022

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Yarra Ranges Shire Council Enterprise Agreement 2021 and our Corporate Code of Conduct. Applicants will require the following:

• Police Check - renewal required every 5 years.
• To meet its obligations under the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions and the OH&S Act, Yarra Ranges Shire Council will request vaccination information or evidence of an exemption in the pre-employment stage.
• Current Victorian Driver’s licence.

Yarra Ranges Council is an equal opportunity employer that encourages people of all genders, from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders to apply. We encourage conversations for all positions about flexibility that works for you, be it full-time / part-time / job-share, and we are committed to a culturally safe workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion and to the protection of children against child abuse in line with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.