Northern Beaches Council

Senior Facilities Officer

Division: Transport & Assets

Business Unit: Property, Buildings & Beach Services

Title: Senior Facilities Officer, Permanent - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $104562.55 to $121518.83 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community.

Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

The Property, Buildings, and Beach Services Business Unit is responsible for the management of Northern Beaches Council’s extensive property portfolio, as well as the delivery of lifeguarding and beach safety services along our stunning coastline. Our aim is to ensure the effective and sustainable use of Council’s assets, providing high-quality facilities and safe, enjoyable beach experiences for our community.

Our services include:

• Building Assets
• Facilities Management
• Property Management & Commercial Operations
• Beach Safety & Lifeguard Services 

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.  In this role you’ll enjoy -

• Genuine work-life balance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Comprehensive employee wellness programs and lifestyle benefits
• A values-based culture with a supportive, team-oriented work environment

Our opportunity:

As Senior Facilities Officer, your key responsibilities will include:

1. Overseeing Council’s building maintenance program, ensure regulatory compliance, and managing all operational and technical aspects of facilities management, including the issuing and management of work orders.
2. Procurement and contract management including preparation of technical specifications and define scope of works for preparation of tender documents.
3. Manage the daily operations of your team, providing leadership and guidance to staff to maximise team productivity and ensure a responsive and trusted service delivery.

About you:

We’re looking for a proactive, customer centric and collaborative individual to join our Property, Buildings and Beach Services team.  You will bring proven experience and enthusiasm to a team passionate about making a difference to our community.

Additional Information:

• Position Description
• Applications close on: 12 November 2024
• Expected Interview Date: 19 November 2024
• Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: David Pengilly, Manager, Facilities Management & Services on (02) 8495 6367.

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role.