Position Overview
As a Facilities & Contracts Officer, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining our community buildings, playgrounds and structures. With your expertise, we’ll ensure that our assets remain safe, inviting and well-maintained for everyone to enjoy.
Reports to: Team Leader Co-ordinator, Building and Maintenance
Employment Type: Full-Time, 38 hours pr week, 9 day fortnight
Location: Oak Flats, NSW
Salary: $80,010 - $88,338 per annum dependent on qualifications, skills and experience
Allowances: Flexible vehicle benefits, including your choice of a Leaseback Vehicle or a $10,780 per annum Motor Vehicle Allowance.
Training: We will support the successful candidate to complete the Playground Inspector Training (Comprehensive) or an equivalent course, if not already held.
In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for inspecting Council assets and overseeing contractors to ensure they are maintained to required standards.
You will be responsible for:
- Conducting regular inspections of buildings and playgrounds to identify any repair needed.
- Engaging contractors to carry out necessary repairs and maintenance.
- Provide top-notch customer service by liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
- Helping to develop and manage work plans to keep our facilities in excellent condition.
Candidate Profile
Essential requirements:
- Trade Certificate in a building-related field or significant experience in facilities management or experience with built assets.
- Experience in inspecting and assessing building conditions for maintenance.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to resolve conflicts gracefully.
- Experience in contractor engagement, supervision and management.
- Playground Inspector Training (Comprehensive) or equivalent or ability to obtain.
- Current NSW Driver’s License and a commitment to workplace health and safety.
Desirable requirements:
- Tertiary qualifications in management or supervision
- Experience in public assets maintenance
- Knowledge of local government activates and responsibilities
Your proactive attitude and dedication to quality service will make a real difference in our community, and we can’t wait to see what you bring to the team!
For further information about the positions, click here for the position description.
About us
Shellharbour City Council is a dynamic local government organisation serving a thriving coastal community of over 82,000 residents. Located just 1.5 hours south of Sydney, the region offers an exceptional lifestyle, combining natural beauty with strong career opportunities. With more than 435 permanent employees, Council delivers essential services and facilities that support the day‑to‑day lives of our community, including a Regional Airport, Marina, Golf Course, Libraries, Sports Stadium and a modern Service Depot that underpins our operational workforce.
Why you will love working with us
This role is based at Council’s Services Depot in Oak Flats, our central operational hub that supports field crews and maintains Council’s fleet, plant, and infrastructure.
Contact: Alan Dekker, Team Coordinator, Building and Maintenance, 0421 044 122.
Closing date: Sunday 15 February 2026 at 11:30pm.
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Our Core Values
At Shellharbour City Council, our values are, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect, and Sustainability.
These values guide everything we do. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability.
We’re committed to creating a safe, inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and free from discrimination or harassment. When you join us, you become part of a team that values your contribution and works together to make a positive impact on our community.