About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Officer to join our Facilities team to manage the day-to-day maintenance requirements of Council's vast building portfolio. As our new Facilities Officer, you will make a difference daily by managing the reactive, regulatory and routine maintenance programs to service Council's owned and/or operated facilities. Key responsibilities will include administering of works orders, Purchase orders and schedules, regular site inspections, auditing of Council buildings, liaising with Council staff and stakeholders, (including user groups, tenants, committees and the general public) and supporting with Contractor Management, auditing of safety, quality and compliance. You will need to be an excellent communicator, proficient at writing email correspondences and reports, hold a sound understanding of current building maintenance practices and be able to work autonomously and efficiently.

You will report directly to the Coordinator Facilities and work collaboratively with the Major Projects and Facilities team, facilitating success on a number of our key projects, as well as fulfilling all operational requirements of the role.

This role will require participation in Council's 24/7 After-Hours Building Maintenance on-call roster, shared across four (4) officers on a fortnightly rotation. On-call allowance is provisional to this role.

This is a full-time permanent role based at Knox City Council - Civic Centre. We support flexible working arrangements while ensuring operational needs of the role are met.

This is a Band 6 classified role. Remuneration will be $98,353.35 to $107,416.64 (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.

What you will bring to this role

The key selection criteria for this role are:

• Practical knowledge of all physical building services, current maintenance practices and National Construction Code requirements.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced problem solving, analytical and comprehension skills with the ability to make autonomous, informed decisions.
• Sound understanding of Contractor management, OHS requirements and experience in administering same.

How to apply

Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria online via the ‘Apply’ button by 11:45pm on Monday 8 September 2025.

All applications must be made via the online portal. No applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered.

For further information on this role please contact Hiring Manager Nathan Hasankolli, Coordinator Facilities, at [email protected].

A link to the position description can be found in the job listing on our Knox City Council Jobs and Careers page.

Please note: Candidates will be shortlisted as applications are received and this role may close earlier than the anticipated closing date.

Why work at Knox

Discover your future at Knox City Council, where you will deliver meaningful impact, find great opportunities and work with committed people to shape our community. As an employee of Knox, you can enjoy:

• Accrued or rostered days off available for full-time roles, depending on operational requirements

• Broad range of leave options including up to 16 weeks primary and up to 4 weeks secondary parental leave

• Salary sacrifice option for Council-owned childcare fees

• Opportunities to take on temporary roles or work in different teams to build skills and support career growth

• Support towards further study

• 50% off Knox Leisureworks memberships

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for support in managing personal and work-related challenges.

To find out more about the benefits of working at Knox City Council, visit knox.vic.gov.au/why-work-knox

Inherent requirements

To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.

• Office Based role(s) - Inherent Requirements Table .DOCX

Our commitments

Knox City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.

Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.

Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.

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