Building Maintenance Officer
Level 5 - $115,619.99 per annum* + 9-Day Fortnight Roster
Full-Time, Permanent Role
*Salary as of 1st July 2025

The Role

Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for keeping things running smoothly? We're looking for a Building Maintenance Officer to help maintain and enhance the Town's diverse building portfolio-including public amenities, recreation centres, and staff housing.

Working closely with the Coordinator Property Management, you'll play a key role in ensuring our facilities are safe, functional, and well-maintained for the community.

What We're Looking For:

• A strong background in building, construction, or maintenance
• The ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Excellent customer service and communication skills-both written and verbal

Enjoy the perks of a 9-day fortnight roster with the added bonus of accruing a Regular Day Off on either a Friday or Monday every fortnight.

For further information, please view the attached position description.

Work Related Requirements

The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol assessment to be considered for the role, as well as possess:

• EWP (High Risk Licence) - Desirable but not essential
• Trade or equivalent qualification in a relevant building field
• White Card
• National Police Clearance
• Current 'C' class drivers license
• Rights to work in Australia

Employee Benefits

In addition to the salary our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include:

• 9-Day Fortnight Roster - enjoy a rostered day off every fortnight!
• 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Relocation assistance up to $5,000
• Wellness program (includes free gym membership, pool passes etc.)
• 11.5% superannuation - with a co-contribution scheme of up to 14%
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Paid parental leave

The Town

Port Hedland is a dynamic, diverse town in Western Australia's beautiful North-West that enjoys a relaxed lifestyle. We are proud of our stunning landscapes, Aboriginal heritage, vibrant multicultural community and our significant resources industry. At the Town of Port Hedland, let your career take-off as you tackle challenges unique to the region, collaborate with a range of people from all walks of life and become part of a vibrant team that is making real change in the Pilbara.

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

If you are unable to apply online, please forward your application documents to Human Resources, Attention "Confidential Advertised Vacancy" either by:

Post: PO Box 41, Port Hedland WA 6721

Hand: Civic Centre, McGregor Street, Port Hedland WA 6721

Applicants are advised to write a cover letter of no more than two (2) pages outlining how your skills, capabilities and experience will contribute to their success in this position. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their application is received in full prior to the closing date and time.

Suitable applicants may be considered for appointment to similar vacancies during the six-month period following the conclusion of this recruitment process.

For further information about this position please contact .au

The Town reserves the right to commence shortlisting prior to the closing date.

Applications close at 11:30 PM on Friday 4th July 2025

The Town of Port Hedland is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities.