Building Maintenance Contract Officer

• Fixed Term Contract
• $83714.28 per annum plus Superannuation
• Join the Building Maintenance team

Hume City Council is one of Australias fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.

The Building Maintenance Contracts Officer is responsible for overseeing and coordinating maintenance activities ensuring the upkeep repair and efficient operation of facilities equipment and infrastructure. This role involves managing contracts liaising with contractors and supporting the delivery of maintenance services across various sites. The officer ensures compliance with organisational standards and contributes to a safe functional and well-maintained environment.

What youll be doing:

• Oversee and manage maintenance contracts for facilities and equipment.
• Coordinate with contractors to ensure timely and quality service delivery.
• Monitor the condition of buildings and infrastructure identifying maintenance needs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and contract performance.
• Respond to maintenance requests and prioritise tasks as required.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to understand maintenance requirements.
• Support the implementation of preventative maintenance programs.
• Participate in audits and inspections as required.
• Provide administrative and community engagement support to a range of programs and activities.
• Provide support to maintain systems and contact databases that support networks and community stakeholder contacts (both internal and external) for the team.
• Provide operational support including monitoring and reporting on milestones and deliverables to ensure time cost and quality indicators.

The skills and experience youll bring to the role:

• Relevant qualifications in facility management building maintenance or a related field and/or relevant experience. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to write reports plans and submissions.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and proven ability to effectively engage with diverse community members customers management and employees. 
• Strong skills in working across the Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated experience in building maintenance and contract management.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to coordinate and oversee multiple maintenance activities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of safety and compliance standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Why Hume City Council

A leader in local government were committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:

Were better every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.

Were in it together: At Hume everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.

We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.

All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.

We offer a competitive salary package professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages people with disability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people LGBTIQA people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks Working with Children Check and a Criminal Record Check.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time