Building & Facilities Coordinator
Job Task Analysis - City Works Administration
- Full time opportunity, Cheltenham Melbourne
- High performing dedicated team
- Excellent employee benefits
- Career development opportunity
- Band 6, starting at $95,636 per annum plus superannuation
About us
Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.
We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.
The role
We are seeking a professional to join the City Works team as Coordinator Building & Facilities. Reporting to the Team Leader Building Maintenance, your role is to:
- Co-ordinate the day-to-day management of building services, equipment and technical infrastructure, including facility access, security, building safety, environmental hazards, or deficiencies, for Council owned buildings.
- Provide technical expertise (incorporating any legislative obligations) for the planning, implementation, and maintenance of building infrastructure, including, but not limited to, lifts, HVAC, essential safety measures, security, lighting.
- Develop, prepare and audit technical specifications and documents to enable the procurement of contractors to provide goods and services associated with operating and maintaining the facilities.
- Project manage maintenance and modifications (electrical, carpentry, plumbing, decorative) activities and initiatives involving liaising with building occupants, property services, and external contractors for Council buildings.
- Provide technical advice, guidance and direction on the procurement of new equipment, equipment re-location and the continual assessment of older equipment to highlight risk factors and any replacement needs.
- Provide support to the Manager of Property Services in the project management of internal fit outs and subsequent alterations arising from ongoing space management of each building
- Oversee inspections, checks and testing of equipment which are necessary to ensure that the buildings equipment is in proper working order and complies with the requirements of the equipment manual.
- Oversee Building Maintenance Officers ensuring effective usage of Council buildings including supporting the handover of buildings between users.
- On a rostered basis, participate in the City Works After Hours Response Team.
About you
We are looking for someone who has:
- Expertise and demonstrated experience in the principals of facilities management in local government or similar
- Qualification in engineering or property related degree, a certificate IV or Diploma in Project Management or related discipline, any qualification related to HVAC, electrical systems, fire safety. Any relevant experience in a similar facilities management / building maintenance role.
What we can offer
This is a full-time position.
As an employee of the Kingston City Council, you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance. Full time employees also have access to a planned day off every four weeks.
The salary for this position starts at $95,636 (Band 6) per annum plus superannuation.
How to Apply
Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to being a child safe organisation and to reconciliation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.
Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.
If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Jane Hopkins via email on jane.hopkins@kingston.vic.gov.au
To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.
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