Building Maintenance Officer / Senior Building Maintenance Officer

Requisition Number: 1306 Salary Range: $94,992.79 - $110,382.66 per annum

Position Type: Full Time Permanent

Location: 158A Martyn Street, Cairns

Application Close Date: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 11:30pm AEST

Help shape the spaces our community depends on!

Whether you're an experienced maintenance officer looking to take the next step in your career or a seasoned asset management professional ready to lead strategic maintenance and renewal programs, this is an opportunity to make a tangible impact across a diverse portfolio of Council-owned buildings and facilities.

About the Role:

You'll play a key role in ensuring our building assets remain safe, compliant, functional and fit for purpose for the community. You will coordinate preventative and reactive maintenance programs across Council's building assets, monitor contractor performance, manage maintenance requests and support the delivery of Council's asset management strategies. You'll also provide specialist asset management expertise, lead maintenance and renewal programs, manage operational and capital works projects, develop strategic initiatives and contribute to long-term asset planning and sustainability outcomes.

What We’re Looking For:

- Current C Class Driver's Licence.
- Relevant qualifications in Asset Management, Facilities Management, Building, Construction or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- Experience coordinating building and facility maintenance activities.




- Strong contractor management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Knowledge of relevant building standards, maintenance practices and WHS requirements.
- Experience using asset management or maintenance management systems.

Some benefits we offer:

- Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
- Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
- Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks personal leave
- Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice opportunities

We are committed to:

- Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
- Cultivating a culture of qualified growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU! Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council’s Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone: (07) 4044 3310 4044 3310)

Email: [email protected]

Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council

📌 Building Maintenance Officer / Senior Building Maintenance Officer (Cairns)
🏢 Cairns Regional Council
📍 Cairns