About the role 

As our Facilities Officer - Technical Services you'll deliver and supervise end-to-end daily operational maintenance and technical services across a variety of Council’s mechanical and electrical assets and systems, supporting the delivery of the defects management strategy and delivering corrective maintenance works. You'll also:

• Scope and develop specifications to project manage capital and operational, mechanical and electrical projects in a safely
• Manage procurement activities for contracted services, including managing safety and performance of service providers
• Work collaboratively with, and manage the work of external contractors, to ensure safe, effective and efficient customer focused outcomes
• Participate in an on-call roster, having responsibility for after-hours call out on council buildings and facilities.

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About you

We're looking for your trade-based construction, facility maintenance and operations or project management experience, focused on  mechanical or electrical services sectors, and delivering technical and operational maintenance services in a fast-paced customer focused environment. You'll also bring:

• Ability to prepare and present clear, concise and accurate reports.
• Communication skills to effectively liaise with team members and external contractors across multiple trades
• Stakeholder liaison skills to effectively communicate and negotiate at all levels of the organisation
• Understanding of the Building Codes of Australia
• Trade qualified in a relevant or complimentary building trade or relevant experience, preferably in the electrical field
  Current C Class Driver’s Licence required
  Construction Induction Card competency required.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5hour) fortnight, plus a hybrid, flexible working environment with some work-from-home days.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service and Mates in Construction program.
• Our Depots have free local parking on site making for an easy commute.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

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Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.