Burnie City Council is seeking a capable and organised Contracts and Facilities Coordinator to manage a wide range of contracted services that support Council facilities and essential operations across the municipality. This is a hands-on coordination role that combines contract management, facilities oversight and customer service, with a strong focus on compliance, safety and continuous improvement.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager Infrastructure Services, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of Council’s service contracts and facilities, including:

- Management of contractors across key service areas such as:
- Waste management
- Facility cleaning and security
- HVAC, lifts, fire detection and suppression systems
- Pumps, solar installations and minor plumbing and electrical works

- Coordination of Council’s waste management services, including kerbside services, bin registers, illegal dumping initiatives and service improvements
- Oversight of wastewater treatment system maintenance and compliance
- Ensuring Council facilities meet legislative, environmental and health and safety requirements
- Management of security systems, keys and FOB access
- Processing and reconciling invoices for utilities and contracted services
- Providing timely, professional customer service to internal and external stakeholders
- Supporting contract development, tendering and reporting




- Ad hoc trouble shooting of day-to-day issues relating to Council facilities and infrastructure
- Participation in the after-hours management support roster with guidance and support

You will work closely with contractors, colleagues and the community to ensure services are delivered efficiently, safely and to a high standard.

What you will bring

- A relevant certificate qualification and or significant experience in a similar role
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
- Sound understanding of workplace health and safety responsibilities
- Strong communication skills with a practical, customer-focused approach
- Proven experience building effective stakeholder relationships
- Solid computer skills in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn Council systems
- Excellent time management and coordination skills
- Construction Industry White Card or ability to obtain
- A current driver licence
- Experience in local government and knowledge of council operations is desirable

Why join Burnie City Council

- Varied and meaningful work that supports essential community services
- A collaborative, supportive team environment
- Opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives
- Secure, full-time employment with Council advantages

As part of our commitment to safety, the successful candidate will be required to supply a satisfactory National Police Check.

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📌 Contracts and Facilities Coordinator (Upper Burnie)
🏢 Burnie City Council
📍 Upper Burnie