Woollahra Municipal Council

Building Services Coordinator

• $93,396 - $105,057 p.a. + Super + Deed Allowance of up to $14,297 p.a.
• Fully maintained private use Council vehicle with free secure parking in Double Bay
• 35 hours per week plus fortnightly RDO

About us

Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings.

We are offering much more than just one of Sydney’s best harbourside locations; we are offering an opportunity to take part in the transformation of our organisation.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified and motivated professional to join Woollahra Council as Building Services Coordinator.

Reporting to the Manager Property & Projects, you will coordinate service contracts and consultancies related to Council buildings and manage Property and Projects outdoor staff operations and contractors who carry out maintenance at the various Council sites. 

You will also develop cyclical maintenance and upgrading programs for Council buildings and encourage a climate of continuous improvement amongst the trades’ staff.

Please note that this role will require from time to time additional hours and work commitments outside of the stipulated work hours. This will include the need to attend to urgent matters related to the functions of the Property and Projects Department and Council meetings, which may occur outside the general hours of work. You will be entitled to a generous Deed Allowance of up to $14,297 p.a. per annum in addition to your normal rate of pay in recognition of this.

About you

We are looking for a results-driven professional with proven high level facilities management and maintenance experience. You will have strong knowledge of compliance, standards and statutory requirements associated with building and equipment maintenance.

You will be a natural leader with the ability to lead a small team of tradespeople and contractors and will be passionate about supporting your team to deliver key outcomes in an exciting time of change and growth.

You will be a high achiever with: 

• Tertiary qualifications in building facilities maintenance and/or building trades experience.
• Demonstrated high-level facilities management and maintenance experience.
• Demonstrated contract management skills and experience, in a building facilities context.
• Knowledge and understanding of building codes & standards, WH&S legislation, local government and tendering processes.
• Knowledge of compliance, standards and statutory requirements associated with building and equipment maintenance.
• Experience performing and coordinating building maintenance.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to plan and manage the maintenance and repair of building assets.
• Previous experience in managing financial accounts, processing invoices and budgeting.
• Proven experience supervising staff.
• Good communication skills with highly developed record keeping, administrative and problem solving skills.
• Highly developed time management skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Class C driver’s licence.

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience in local government.
• Understanding basic principles and use of MS Project as a project management tool.
• Experience in the use of Integriti Pro System Designer building security management software
• Knowledge of asset management planning for buildings including ‘whole of life costing’ and cost/benefit analysis.
• Knowledge of computerised maintenance management systems.

What’s in it for you?

We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.

We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:

• Fortnightly RDO
• Hybrid workplace - potential to work from home up to 2 days per week
• Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
• Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)
• High quality training and development opportunities

How to apply

• Apply on line by clicking the link below.
• You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria.
• If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
• You will be able to upload 2 documents only.
• For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/recruitment_and_selection_process
• For further information about the role, please contact Zublin Marolia, Manager Property & Projects on 9391 7185 during business hours.
• Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360.

CLOSING DATE:   11:59pm on Sunday 19 May 2024. 

Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide evidence seven days prior to commencement.

Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication.

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.  

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.