- Local Council
- 12 month contract with possible extension
- $63.68 per hour + Super

MCJ Appointments is seeking an experienced Facilities Management Officer to support the maintenance, performance and compliance of a council’s building services and associated assets.
This opportunity suits a facilities or building services skilled with strong technical knowledge and experience managing contractors, maintenance programs and operational budgets.

About the role
Reporting to the Team Leader Maintenance Planning, you will coordinate technical services across council facilities, helping keep buildings safe, reliable and operating efficiently.
Your responsibilities will include:

- Managing planned, preventative, reactive and statutory maintenance for HVAC, electrical, hydraulic, pumping and vertical transport systems.
- Administering service contracts, preparing scopes and specifications, monitoring contractor performance and managing variations.
- Investigating faults, assessing asset condition and recommending repairs, renewals and upgrades.
- Coordinating aquatic plant and equipment service arrangements with Aquatics Operations.
- Managing operational budgets, monitoring expenditure and contributing to financial forecasts.
- Supporting procurement, quotation and tender processes.
- Maintaining accurate asset, maintenance, compliance and financial records.
- Coordinating maintenance projects while minimising disruption to facility users.
- Identifying improvements in maintenance practices, service delivery and energy efficiency.

About you
You will bring:

- A relevant degree, diploma or advanced diploma in facilities management, building services, engineering, asset management, project management or a related discipline—or extensive relevant industry experience.




- A current Class C driver licence.
- Experience managing building maintenance and operational service delivery.
- Technical experience in one or more building services disciplines, such as HVAC, electrical, hydraulic and pumping systems, aquatic plant or security systems.
- Demonstrated contract administration, contractor management and procurement experience.
- Strong budget management, technical problem-solving and stakeholder communication skills.
- An understanding of WHS, risk management and safe systems of work.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and asset, maintenance, procurement and records management systems.

Experience in local government or a large multi-site environment will be highly regarded, as will knowledge of building services compliance requirements. Refrigeration and air conditioning or electrical trade qualifications are also desirable.
Apply now
Submit your resume to MCJ Appointments, highlighting your technical building services experience and ability to manage contractors, maintenance programs and budgets.

At MCJ Appoitments, we value our team members highly. In addition to the benefits of your new employer, we offer you:

- A fortnightly pay cycle giving you access to your wages sooner rather than later
- A free Workplace Wellbeing Program which will provide you and your family with access to professional support services
- Dedicated consultants to give you all-around support
- Be recognised as part of the team, and not just a number

At MCJ Appointments we strive to create a place where everyone belongs, is valued, and has equal opportunity.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with a disability..

📌 Facilities/Building Manager (Canterbury)
🏢 MCJ Appointments
📍 Canterbury