Building Maintenance Officer

Applications are invited for the position of Building Maintenance Officer, based at the Administration Centre. The successful applicant has the responsibility of and will assist in a diverse range of duties within Council’s Civil Services and Environmental Services Divisions.  These duties will largely relate to building and asset maintenance, managing essential fire safety services in council buildings, managing building projects, maintaining the lawns and gardens at the Administration Centre and environmental/building compliance.   

For more information about Inverell Shire Council and the Building Maintenance Officer position please click here to access the Position Profile.

Applicants should address the following Selection Criteria:

Essential Criteria:

Qualifications

• NSW School Certificate/ Record of School Achievement or equivalent.
• NSW Class C Drivers Licence.
  
• Trade Qualification in building/construction industry.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated customer service experience.
• Ability to operate computers and other office equipment.
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety Regulations.
• Willingness to undertake training in the areas of environmental compliance.
• Experience with the operation of small machinery such as mowers, etc.
• Previous experience in undertaking building maintenance, repairs, and installations.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Knowledge of requirements for relevant building codes and Australian Standards for the Building Construction Industry.

Desirable Criteria:

Qualifications

• SafeWork NSW General Construction Induction card ('White Card').
• Understanding of chemical application procedures relating to pesticides and herbicides.
• Knowledge and experience in contractor/project management.
• Experience across a broad range of building/construction work including but not limited to carpentry, plumbing, painting and plastering.

Employment will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Local Government (State) Award 2023.  The classification for the position will be up to Operational Band 1, Level 3, Grade 8.  Salary will be in accordance with qualifications and experience, and will be in a range from $1,190.02 to $1,281.56 gross per week.  

Enquiries in relation to the nature of the position may be made by speaking directly with Council’s Manager Environmental Health, Greg Doman on (02) 6728 8200.

Applicants must address the selection criteria as listed below. Letters of application submitted online are to be addressed to the General Manager, and will close on Friday, 29 November 2024 at 4:30pm. Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a smoke free work environment.

Brett McInnes
General Manager
Inverell Shire Council