We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Technical Officer to help maintain council buildings and facilities. In this hands-on role, you’ll manage maintenance programs, support projects, and ensure our assets meet safety and service standards.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver scheduled and reactive maintenance across council buildings
- Manage small projects and contracts, including the Cleaning Contract
- Ensure works meet Building Code of Australia standards
- Support council facility strategies and improvement plans
- Oversee maintenance at the Clarence Aquatic Centre.
- Conduct inspections and report on safety and maintenance issues
- Identify ways to improve maintenance practices and systems
- Contribute to budgeting and capital works planning
About you
- Knowledge across multiple trades and maintenance practices
- Experience managing contracts, procurement, and budgets
- Strong problem-solving, time management, and organisational skills
- Confident using digital tools and systems
- Available for after-hours and on-call work
What we offer you
- Base salary between $89,760.55 and $99,774.18 will be offered (dependent on skills and experience) + 12.5% superannuation
- Fixed-Term (12 months), Full-Time
- Monthly rostered day off
Council offers training to support your professional development and strong career growth, the opportunity to purchase additional leave, 12 days of personal leave per year, salary continuance insurance and a superb work life balance – plus many other benefits.
Apply online
Apply via the “Apply Now” button and include a copy of your current resume, together with a 1–2-page cover letter detailing your experience, skills, and suitability for the role.
Please note, we will only accept applications submitted via the Clarence City Council Careers page. Applications submitted via SEEK will not be considered.
For a more detailed chat about the position, please call Alli Coombe (Manager Environment Recreation and Facilities) on 6217 9729.
Position Description
Download the position description here: Technical Officer – Building Maintenance.
Council commitment
Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and youth while enabling their participation as valued members of our community.
We have zero tolerance to child or youth abuse and harm, and we prioritise the safety of the children and youth that we interact with in the performance of our role and report conduct of concern. For further information, please refer to our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.
Council is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free workplace. Prospective applicants should note that random alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment at Clarence City Council.
Applications close at 9.00am on Tuesday, 24 June 2025.