Shellharbour City Council

Community Facilities Manager

The Community Facilities Manager, based at the Oak Flats Services Depot is tasked with a wide range of responsibilities that ensure the effective operation and maintenance of community facilities.

Your role will encompass the oversight of marina precinct maintenance, building maintenance, city presentation and cemetery management, all aimed at achieving high standards of service delivery.

Your leadership will drive the successful delivery of key projects and services, engage with stakeholders, and implement innovative practices that enhance our community’s facilities and services.

Join us as we strive to create vibrant, safe, and welcoming environments that enrich the lives of all residents. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact while advancing your career within a supportive and forward-thinking organization.

About the role:

• Oversee marina foreshore maintenance.
• Oversee building maintenance works and operational contracts for various services.
• Implement and oversee maintenance and improvement programs for city presentation, including cleaning community facilities.
• Manage Council’s customer focused cemeteries to meet community needs and regulations
• Coordinate resources and manage budgets for operational activities.
• Lead and support direct reports in their responsibilities and professional development.
• Participate in emergency response activities and represent the team at relevant meetings.

About you:

The ideal candidate will possess a blend of relevant qualifications and experience, demonstrating a strong commitment to community service and operational excellence. You will be an effective communicator with a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

• Degree qualifications in engineering, project management, or construction management or substantially commenced.
• Proven experience in managing diverse teams and operational functions.
• Strong project management and financial management skills.
• Ability to implement and review quality management systems and safety plans.
• Current Class C NSW Driver’s License and relevant safety certifications.
• Your ability to engage with various stakeholders and lead projects will be essential in this role, ensuring that community facilities meet the needs of our residents while promoting sustainability and quality standards.

We offer:

Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance.

• Permanent full time, 35 hours per week with access to flexible work arrangements
• Commencing salary range from $114,449 - $126,361 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Plus12% superannuation
• PlusCLA may be applicable
• PlusFully maintained lease back vehicle / vehicle allowance
• Plusbenefits including novated leasing, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support & Learning & Development opportunities
• PlusAnnual Award Increases & Bi-annual bonus payments & weekly pay run
• Plusa range of local government benefits, including LSL after 5 years, one week 'My Leave', health & wellbeing initiatives as well as generous parentalleave entitlements.

For further information about the position, clickherefor the position description.

Contact:Tony Fraser, Executive Manager Works & Services on 0428 551 352.

Closing date:Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11:30pm.

About us:

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 86,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.

Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.

We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) playspace, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.

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Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.

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