We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Technical Officer to help maintain council buildings and facilities. In this hands-on role, you’ll manage maintenance programs, support projects, and ensure our assets meet safety and service standards.

Key responsibilities

Deliver scheduled and reactive maintenance across council buildings

Manage small projects and contracts, including the Cleaning Contract

Ensure works meet Building Code of Australia standards

Support council facility strategies and improvement plans

Oversee maintenance at the Clarence Aquatic Centre.

Conduct inspections and report on safety and maintenance issues

Identify ways to improve maintenance practices and systems

Contribute to budgeting and capital works planning

About you

Knowledge across multiple trades and maintenance practices

Experience managing contracts, procurement, and budgets

Strong problem-solving, time management, and organisational skills

Confident using digital tools and systems

Available for after-hours and on-call work

What we offer you

Base salary between $89,760.55 and $99,774.18 will be offered (dependent on skills and experience) + 12.5% superannuation

Fixed term (12 months), full-time

Monthly rostered day off

Council offers training to support your professional development and strong career growth, the opportunity to purchase additional leave, 12 days of personal leave per year, salary continuance insurance and a superb work life balance - plus many other benefits.

Apply online

Apply via our careers page: Jobs - Clarence City Council and include a copy of your current resume, together with a 1–2-page cover letter detailing your experience, skills, and suitability for the role.

Please note, we will only accept applications submitted via the Clarence City Council Careers page. Applications submitted via SEEK will not be considered.

For a more detailed chat about the position, please call Alli Coombe (Manager Environment Recreation and Facilities) on 6217 9729.

Position Description

Download the position description from our careers page: Jobs - Clarence City Council.

Council commitment

Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and youth while enabling their participation as valued members of our community.

We have zero tolerance to child or youth abuse and harm, and we prioritise the safety of the children and youth that we interact with in the performance of our role and report conduct of concern. For further information, please refer to our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.

Council is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free workplace. Prospective applicants should note that random alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment at Clarence City Council.

Applications close at 9.00am on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.