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Facilities Lead
State Library of New South Wales
Operations | Facilities
Clerk Grade 9/10, Full Time Ongoing Opportunity
- An exciting opportunity to lead the facilities, operational infrastructure and building services of one of NSW’s oldest cultural institutions.
- Competitive remuneration package up to $166,562 p.a. (package includes salary between $133,348-$146,945 p.a., plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 10am. About the Role The Facilities Lead plays a vital role in ensuring the Library's facilities, building services and operational infrastructure support the delivery of outstanding services to staff, visitors, researchers and stakeholders. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of facilities operations, contractor performance, maintenance programs, building compliance, safety initiatives and operational projects across a complex and culturally significant public asset.
By maintaining safe, accessible, sustainable and high-performing facilities, this role directly contributes to the Library's strategic objectives of preserving and enhancing its assets, creating exceptional visitor experiences, supporting staff wellbeing, and ensuring the Library remains a trusted and welcoming destination for the community.
About you To be successful in this role, you will have the following knowledge and experience:
- Tertiary qualifications to undergraduate or post graduate in Facilities Management or Building Services.
- Strong facilities management experience within a complex operational workplace, ideally within heritage or public buildings, demonstrating stewardship in the management of the Library's assets, maintenance services, contractors, compliance requirements and building operations.
- Extensive experience in managing facilities and building services with a solid understanding of air conditioning and electrical systems and associated computerised control systems, with an emphasis on buildings which have a heritage component and are multi use public facilities.
- Extensive project planning, management and delivery skills using a contemporary project management methodology together with substantial knowledge of and experience with contract management in a building services context
- Well-developed knowledge and understanding of the application of guidelines, Work Health and Safety legislation and regulations; government procurement and tendering processes; and building services and infrastructure, including building codes and standards.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills, with the ability to build productive relationships, influence outcomes and work with collaboration, respect and integrity across diverse teams, service providers and stakeholders
How to apply To apply for this role please read the role description and provide an up-to-date CV and cover letter, maximum 2 pages detailing your experience to date and suitability for this role - we’re looking to understand your experience, not a response generated by AI tools. The State Library of NSW welcomes and encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQI+, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans and workers of all ages.
We provide adjustments to the recruitment process for candidates including individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process (including alternate formats) or have an enquiry about the support provided, please contact the People and Culture Team on
[email protected] or 9273 1794.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Carmen Taing on
[email protected] or [+61 2 9273 1796](tel:+61 2 9273 1796).
📌 Facilities Lead (Sydney)
🏢 State Library of NSW
📍 Sydney