Facilities Overseer

Council is looking for a Facilities Overseer who will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the operations of our facilities maintenance functions. The successful applicant will play a crucial role in maintaining our parks, gardens, cemeteries, pools, civic precinct, streets, public toilets, and community buildings.

Council is offering:

• Generous salary above award up to $88,441.60 dependent on experience
• Flexible working arrangements, 38 hours per week, 9 day fortnight
• Make a genuine positive contribution to the local community
• Opportunity for professional growth and development.
• On Call: On Call Allowance (optional – subject to roster)

Duties will include:

• Ensuring effective and efficient facility maintenance operations while adhering to environmental, risk, quality, and work health safety requirements.
• Planning and executing regular maintenance tasks for various facilities within the Council area.
• Providing clear direction and guidance to staff, ensuring they comply with Council policies and procedures.
• Managing budgets and expenditures within your work area.
• Participating in after-hours and on-call roster and emergency call-outs when needed.
• Ensuring compliance with work health and safety standards and Council policies.
• Collaborating with relevant staff to organize works according to established programs.
• Promoting effective teamwork and maintaining positive public and workplace relations.

Essential criteria for the role include:

• Relevant building trade qualifications or TAFE Certificate Level 4 equivalent, or demonstrated minimum 4 year’s experience in carpentry, concreting and various maintenance and construction techniques.
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Work Health & Safety (WorkCover) General Construction Induction Ticket
• Understanding and commitment to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and Work Health and Safety and ability to apply them in the work environment.
• Experience in the supervision of staff and sub-contractors.
• Experience in operation of office equipment and computer software

Applications addressing the essential and desirable selection criteria, which can be found in the position description below, should be forwarded by email to employment@kyogle.nsw.gov.au or by post, marked “Confidential” to the Human Resources Manager, Kyogle Council, PO Box 11, Kyogle, NSW 2474.

Please ensure you read the Applicant Information Package and Position Description below before before submitting your application. Applications close 4pm Friday 6 December 2024

• Facilities Overseer Position Description
• Applicant Information Package