Senior Facilities Officer

Are you ready to take on a hands-on role that keeps your community thriving? Kyogle Council is looking for a proactive and experienced Senior Facilities Officer to help maintain and enhance key facilities across our diverse region. If you’re a team player with a passion for ensuring top-notch public spaces, we want to hear from you!

• Generous salary: Above award up to $75,758.80 dependant on experience
• Flexible working arrangements, 38 hours per week, 9 day fortnight
• Meaningful Work: Make a genuine positive contribution to the local community

About Us:

At Kyogle Council, we are driven by a shared mission to meet the challenges of our unique and diverse region. We are committed to providing high-quality services, maintaining our facilities to a high standard, and contributing to the overall well-being of our community. With a focus on teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement, we strive to create a positive environment for both our employees and the community we serve.

Position Overview:

The Senior Facilities Officer plays a key role in the operation, maintenance, and construction of Council facilities, including parks, gardens, swimming pools, community buildings, civic precincts, town streets, and cemetery maintenance. This position involves supervising a team and ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with Council policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervision & Maintenance: Supervise and undertake maintenance and construction works on Council’s urban facilities.
• Teamwork: Work collaboratively with operational staff to promote teamwork and positive workplace relations.
• Training & Development: Actively participate in relevant training activities to continuously improve skills.
• Plant Operation: Operate and maintain items of plant equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Paperwork & Compliance: Complete necessary paperwork including weekly timesheets in accordance with Council policies.
• Safety & Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments and implement control measures to ensure work is carried out safely.
• Licensing & Permits: Ensure appropriate licenses and permits are held for tasks requiring special certification.
• Customer Service: Provide high-quality service to internal and external customers, addressing their needs in a timely manner.
• After-Hours & Emergency Support: Participate in on-call and emergency call-out rosters when directed.

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant trade qualification (TAFE Certificate Level 3 or equivalent) in a related area with demonstrated experience.
• Class C Driver’s Licence.
• Work Health and Safety (WorkCover) General Induction ticket.
• Experience in the operation of small plant and equipment.
• Strong understanding of work health and safety principles.
• Commitment to equal employment opportunity principles

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience in local government.
• Experience and training in playground equipment safety inspections.
• Experience in grounds maintenance.
• Experience in concrete and carpentry works.
• WorkCover certification (e.g., scaffolding).
• Traffic Control at Worksites Ticket (Yellow – Apply TCPs).
• Ability to operate larger plant (backhoe, front-end loader, excavator).
• Chainsaw Operator Accreditation (Level 1 – cross cutting).

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Join Our Team:

If you’re an experienced and motivated Senior Facilities Officer ready to take on a key role that directly impacts your community, we want to hear from you! Join our dynamic team at Kyogle Council and help maintain and enhance the region’s vital public spaces.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing both the essential and desirable criteria.

Applications can be sent via 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. For more details, including the Applicant Information Package and Position Description, visit our website at www.kyogle.nsw.gov.au or contact us on 02 6632 1611.

Don’t miss the chance to make a real difference in your community—apply today!

Applications close 4pm Friday, 31 January 2025