Ballina Shire Council

Facilities Assistant

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Change your lifestyle and live and work in a vibrant community and great coastal environment.

Ballina Shire is situated on the Far North Coast of New South Wales, 20 minutes from Byron Bay and one hour from the Gold Coast. The shire is a popular tourism destination with pristine beaches, rainforest retreats and hinterland hideaways.

 

We are looking for an energetic and customer focussed individual to join our Community Facilities team.

 

Reporting to the Coordinator Community Facilities, the position of Facilities Assistant is responsible for providing high level customer service and general cleaning and maintenance support for the efficient functioning of Council’s community facilities The role is diverse, involving general customer service, assisting with set up and pack down of events, and general cleaning and maintenance of the facilities.  You will also provide assistance in conducting tours and inductions and promoting the use of Council’s community facilities.

 

Coverage for the position is required seven days per week between the hours of 4.00am and 3.00pm, so the role requires a willingness and ability to work in accordance with this roster. Should you be invited for an interview, your availability and preferred working arrangement can be discussed then.

 

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates Council’s values of:  creative, accessible, respect, energetic and safe.
• Willingness and ability to undertake cleaning duties of public facilities, including bathrooms.
• Proven ability to work unsupervised, with solid time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks including set up and pack up of equipment and cleaning of facilities.

• A base hourly rate of $32.28 (plus 11.5% superannuation). Penalty rates will be applied for work undertaken on weekends and public holidays.
• Fitness Passport membership options.
• Provision of uniform, PPE and cleaning supplies and equipment.
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected.
• An absolute focus on our peoples’ safety and well being.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Generous Award workplace conditions.

Click here to view the Position Description and Information Package.

 

11.30pm on Friday 23 May 2025

 

Roberta O'Brien | Coordinator Community Facilities | 02 6681 0572 

 

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