Are you passionate about maintaining and enhancing our community's parks and facilities? Join our dedicated team as a Parks & Open Spaces Building Maintenance Officer and play a pivotal role in ensuring the optimal condition of our built assets in the Mackay Region.

About this opportunity:

As the Building Maintenance Officer, you will provide assistance to carry out general maintenance on Parks built assets to ensure that they are safe, well-maintained, and compliant with Australian standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and audit park amenities like picnic shelters, furniture, shade structures, and buildings.
• Perform general maintenance, trade-level repairs and occasionally construct all forms of infrastructure associated with parks and open spaces to ensure safety and compliance with Australian standards.
• Operate and maintain small plant equipment and power tools.
• Use technology for communication, data collection, and work order management.
• Complete scheduled works and contribute to specific projects.
• Raise work requests for non-scheduled tasks.
• Meet customer and stakeholder requirements while maintaining Council's image and reputation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and standards.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• General ConstructionInduction Training
• QLD "C" Class Driver's Licence
• Elevated Working Platform High Risk Work Licence
• Working at Heights certification.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of small plant equipment and power tools.
• Practical experience in general maintenance tasks and trade-level repairs.
• Sound verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Ability to deliver quality service with attention to detail.

Desirable

• Medium Rigid (MR) Licence.
• Experience in operational inspection of park facilities.
• Trade Qualification in a related field such as Carpentry, Building and Construction, Painting and Decorating, or similar relevant trade.

Why work for Mackay Regional Council?

Mackay Regional Council is a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government. We have responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employ almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands. The Region boasts a vibrant economy offering an idyllic lifestyle on the Central Queensland coast, from picturesque beaches and nearby island resorts to beautiful rainforests. The Region has a great climate coupled with high quality education and health facilities.

Discover more about the Mackay Region https://www.discovermackay.com.au/

In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:

• Base annual salary of $ 61,444.76 - $63,861.20
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Flexible work arrangements with a 9 day fortnight roster.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
• Study and assistance programs for career development.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.

Want to know more about this role?

View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments.

How to apply:

Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn etc. you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply. Follow the prompts to submit your application (the eRecruit Job Application Quick Reference Guide or the eRecruit Job Applicant Guide can assist).

After submitting, you will receive an automated confirmation email. Should you not receive this, please ensure you have submitted your application and your email address on your account is correct.

Applications Close:

Thursday, 19 June 2025

Having troubles submitting your application?

Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).

***Important information for applicants:

To be considered for this position, all candidates must have the appropriate working rights for Australia, Please visit Mackay Regional Council - Careers at council webpage regarding International Applicant criteria. Your Australian work rights will be verified during the recruitment process.

Applicants who progress beyond the interview stage will be required to undergo a pre-employment process, which includes comprehensive Pre-Employment Medical Assessments (inclusive of Drug and Alcohol testing)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, where all applicants are treated fairly and respectfully and have equal access to all available opportunities. At Mackay Regional Council, diversity is about creating a respectful and inclusive workplace that recognises our employees' unique contributions and perspectives, working together to deliver extraordinary results.