City of Perth

Maintenance Support Officer

From $75,010 to $78,677 per annum, plus super
Permanent, full-time

CBD location

The City of Perth is committed to delivering on community aspirations for a thriving and vibrant capital city that is liveable, sustainable, and prosperous for current and future generations. We balance a wide range of residential, business, social, cultural, environmental and State considerations for the many thousands of residents, businesses, workers, and visitors who spend their time daily in the City or call it home.

We are seeking a Maintenance Support Officer to join our Properties Unit, to ensure support services for facilities maintenance activities are performed to a high standard.

Reporting to the Team Leader Maintenance Support, this position will support the City by:

• Supporting the management of a range of contractors and contracts to ensure planned and reactive maintenance is conducted to a high standard.
• Issuing, analysing and tracking service requests and work orders to appropriate contractors, tradespeople and maintenance officers.
• Checking payment claims and preparing goods receipts for invoices.
• Investigating and identifying deficiencies in existing contracts and assisting with the preparation of contract variations.

To be successful in this role you will have a working knowledge of asset management and facility or infrastructure maintenance practices. Knowledge of contract management or accounts payable processes and systems is essential.

You will have experience providing customer service to a diverse group of stakeholders, along with experience using a range of IT software, including MS Office packages.

Above all, you will live our values of commitment, teamwork, courage, and respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community.

How to apply

By clicking the ‘apply’ button, you will be directed to the City of Perth’s employment page. You can access the Application Pack and apply online with your current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

The application process

Applications will close at 5pm AWST on Sunday 5 May 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applicants may be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth.

We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive, and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation, and gender identities.

Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application.