Closing date: 15/11/2026 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: Sale

Department: Facilities Maintenanace

Compensation: Annual Package AUD $77,357.80 - $88,159.24

Employment type: Full Time Temporary

Work Arrangement: On-site

Facilities Maintenance Officer - Position No. 350
Closing date: Sunday 15/11/2026 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Sale, VIC, 3850
Temporary Full time – Up to 6 months

Band 5 $77,357.80 - $88,159.24 annual package, plus 12% statutory superannuation

About the Chance

We are seeking a Facilities Maintenance Officer to join our Facilities and Emergencies team on a temporary full-time basis.

This is a hands-on and varied role responsible for coordinating maintenance programs and works across Council’s directly managed facilities. You’ll help ensure buildings, fixed plant and equipment are maintained safely, effectively and with minimal disruption to facility operations.

This role would suit someone who enjoys practical work, can work independently, and takes pride in maintaining safe, well-presented and functional environments.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

- Coordinate preventative, reactive and cyclic maintenance across Council facilities.

- Organise and supervise contractors undertaking maintenance works.

- Monitor the maintenance of buildings, major fixed plant and equipment.

- Assist with planning longer-term maintenance and replacement programs.

- Maintain asset information relating to fixed plant and equipment.

- Help ensure Essential Safety Measures inspection, maintenance and reporting requirements are met.

- Provide practical and technical advice to internal and external stakeholders on maintenance activities.

What You'll Bring

We’re looking for someone who is practical, organised and able to manage competing priorities while working collaboratively with others.

You’ll bring:

- Experience in building, facilities, fixed plant or equipment maintenance.
- An understanding of facilities maintenance practices, procedures and relevant standards.
- The ability to coordinate contractors and maintenance activities.
- Good problem-solving skills and the confidence to use initiative when issues arise.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships.




- The ability to plan and prioritise your workload and deliver outcomes within agreed timeframes and budgets.
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements relevant to maintenance activities.

Experience in swimming pool construction or maintenance would be advantageous.

Requirements

To be considered for this opportunity, you will hold or be willing to obtain:

- A current Victorian Drivers Licence
- Prepare to Work Safely in the Construction Industry (White Card)
- Provide First Aid Level 2
- Working with Children Check

The successful applicant will also be required to participate in any health monitoring requirements applicable to the role, which may include hearing tests, immunisations and/or medical assessments in accordance with Council's Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

Why Wellington?

Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with excellent career opportunities for our employees.

Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of “Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities”. As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.

We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement cutting-edge improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.

We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.





Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.

Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We promote the principles of merit and fairness, and encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities.

Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.

About Wellington

Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.

In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.

Whether it’s a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down the Macalister River or a bush walk through the Alpine National Park, there’s plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere! Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you’ll quickly find yourself right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.

From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best in local produce, you’ll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try! Eat. Drink. Gippsland Guide | Visit Gippsland

Visit https://themiddleofeverywhere.com.au/ to find out why the Wellington Shire is a outstanding place to live and work.

Interested?

If you're looking for an opportunity to apply your practical skills in a role that helps keep Council facilities operating safely and effectively, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now and attach your current resume. As part of your application, please address the Key Selection Criteria and tell us why you are suited to this position.

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 15 November.

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