About the position:

The City has an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to join our Property Services branch as a Building Maintenance Planner.

The Building Maintenance Planner is responsible for the implementation and management of maintenance programs, asset management strategies and reactive and preventative maintenance scheduling of City building assets. The Building Maintenance Planner oversees contractors and the internal building maintenance team, ensuring all work is carried out safely and efficiently while maintaining high standards of proficiency.

Key accountabilities:

Coordinate and prioritise specific building activities including the planning the scheduling of maintenance and repairs, installation programs, and projects.

Ensure all projects are delivered within budgetary constraints, maintaining records, monitoring expenditure and costing jobs.

Champion safety by ensuring staff and contractors are accountable to the highest standards pursuant to the City’s safe work procedures, WH&S policies and procedures.

Assist in the preparation of renewal programs and capital nominations for City building assets.

Provide operational leadership, professional advice, guidance, training and support to the Building Maintenance team and be the first point of contact for daily operational matters.

For further information and to review the position description, please visit the City’s website: www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

To gain a better understanding of the role, please call Drew Elliott, Place Coordinator on (08) 9956 6999.

Position requirements:

The City is looking for a passionate candidate who holds industry experience in maintenance planning. Additionally, the successful candidate will have comprehensive experience in leading a team, positively engaging with contractors, and demonstrates highly developed interpersonal skills with ability to consult, negotiate and resolve issues.

Completion of a pre-employment medical including alcohol and other substances testing is required of all positions at the City.

Remuneration and benefits:

A salary ranging from $89,955 per annum will be offered dependent on knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications.

Some of the additional benefits of working for the City include:

Up to 20.5% Superannuation (with superannuation co-contribution scheme)

22 Annual Leave days per annum

Health & Wellbeing Program

Flexible working arrangements

Career opportunities

Study Assistance

Centrally located

Free parking

About the City

Overlooking the Indian Ocean, Geraldton is a thriving regional city at the heart of Australia's Coral Coast. With a growing population of over 41,000 people it offers a wide range of services and activities. Geraldton is recognised as one of WA's key growth areas and the opportunities in this regional city are plentiful. You can be part of working with us to deliver the best for our community and this region.

The City of Greater Geraldton actively welcomes, includes and values the unique contributions of all people in its workplace. The City welcomes applications from all age groups, people with a disability, and those from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer with strong commitment to fitness for work and safety in the workplace.

Interested in applying?

For information on how to apply for this position, visit the City’s website: www.cgg.wa.gov.au/employment

Applications close 4pm Monday 19 May 2025.

Ross McKim

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER