Georges River Council

Contract Works Management Officer

Welcome to Georges River Council, where we pride ourselves on being a people-focused organisation dedicated to creating a vibrant, accessible, and green community. With around 600 friendly faces on our team, we're all about fostering innovation and enhancing the liveability of our neighbourhoods. Join us in making a difference!

We're on the lookout for a Contract Works Management Officer who is ready to roll up their sleeves and dive into the world of civil maintenance. If you have a knack for building construction, facilities management, and a customer-centric mindset, you just might be the perfect fit for our team!

Our ideal candidate is someone who is not only experienced and knowledgeable but also approachable and eager to engage with our community.

What We Can Offer You

• Temporary (12 months), Full-Time - 36 hours per week
  • 4 day work week - Monday to Thursday
• Salary from $87,770.80 - $101,695.64 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation (dependant on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate) 
• Leaseback Vehicle
• Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources

About the Team and Role

This role is responsible for Civil Team that is a part of the City Operational Services which is responsible for delivery of both programmed preventative and reactive maintenance of Council buildings and City Infrastructure. Working with the Team Leader Trades and Team Leader Facilities this position programs and oversees preventative maintenance works for Council’s buildings, infrastructure, and open space assets.

In collaboration with the Team Leaders this position programs works for internal resources or through contract to ensure high efficiencies and best value for the Council. 

• Ensure Council preventative programs are completed meeting service levels, community expectations, compliance and minimise risk.
• Oversee contractor works in progress at site, ensuring quality, timeliness, WHS compliance and work is performed in full compliance with relevant legislation.   
• Assist in the preparation of reports, policies, briefs, specifications, budgets, tenders, and grant applications as required.
• Provide advice to stakeholders regarding matters pertaining to City Maintenance and any works being undertaken by the team. This would include internal and external customers, contractors, and various levels of Council management.

The successful candidate will have

We’re looking for someone with a relevant diploma or qualification and demonstrated experience in building construction, facilities and infrastructure. You will also bring a customer focused approach and can-do attitude to engage and influence key stakeholders to achieve the best outcome for Council and the community. You're someone who has extensive experience in building construction, facilities, and in infrastructure construction or maintenance. 

• Building diploma or trade qualifications and or/ extensive practical experience relating to building construction, facilities, and infrastructure
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Construction Induction Card (White Card) 
• Extensive experience in building construction, facilities, and infrastructure construction or maintenance
• Experience developing specifications for works and relevant budgets
• Demonstrated understanding of the Building Code of Australia and other relevant legislation
• Knowledge of asset management maintenance cycles and associated budgets
• Demonstrated experience in managing works/projects including supervision of contractors and/or work crews
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of WHS legislation and Local Government requirements for contractor works
• Strong problem solving and time management skills
• Highly developed computer skills, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to with accountability 

Desirable

• Ability to undertake quantity calculations and estimating
• Project management qualifications 

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the complete Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Nick Knight, Coordinator City Maintenance on 02 9330 6002.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Monday 31 March 2025 at 11. 59 PM AEST.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.