Building Maintenance Officer
- Be part of a team dedicated to maintaining and enhancing community facilities.
- Opportunity to influence and shape maintenance policies and initiatives.
- Band 5, $79,608 - $98,460 + super + monthly day off
- Full time, ongoing role
About Us
As one of Victoria’s fastest‑growing municipalities, Cardinia Shire Council is an innovative and community‑focused organisation committed to delivering high‑quality services for our residents. We’re driven by curiosity, continuous improvement, and a genuine passion for creating a thriving, connected, and sustainable place to live and work.
We’re invested in our people and champion a culture where diverse perspectives are valued, learning is encouraged, and your contribution has real impact. If you’re motivated, community‑minded, and looking to build a meaningful career in local government, you’ll find opportunity and purpose here at Cardinia
About the opportunity –
Join our building and facilities team as a Building Maintenance Officer and play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the safety, accessibility, and sustainability of our diverse facilities. This is a great opportunity to step into a role with local council while making a meaningful difference in our community.
You will make an impact by
- Assisting with compliance management and reporting on the facilities maintenance contract to achieve Council’s objectives.
- Delivering reactive and routine maintenance for Council’s buildings, ensuring compliance with the Buildings and Facilities Maintenance Policy.
- Supporting minor asset renewal projects, ESM and asbestos management.
- Monitoring and documenting contractor performance, focusing on Occupational Health and Safety and risk management.
- Proactively identifying, assessing, and managing risks to ensure regulatory and legislative requirements are met.
What you will bring
- A qualification and/or relevant experience in either facility management, asset management, construction management or similar.
- Demonstrated experience in the coordination and facilitation of building maintenance contracts and the associated works.
- Demonstrated understanding and application of regulatory and legislative requirements and general understanding of environmentally sustainable building design and operation.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, initiate, and build productive relationships both internally and externally.
- Experience with relevant computer programs such as Microsoft Office, GIS systems, records management systems, financial management systems and asset management related programs.
If you are passionate about building maintenance and want to make a tangible difference, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team!
Why work with us
- Activity based and hybrid work model.
- Opportunities to work on innovative and impactful initiatives that make a real difference to the community.
- Professional development opportunities, including training and education programs, and leadership development initiatives.
- A commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, with initiatives to reduce the Council's carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices in the community.
- A focus on work-life balance, with programs and initiatives designed to support employees' physical and mental well-being.
- Discover these benefits and how we support and value our employees throughout their career journey. Click here.
To apply
- Please complete the online application form, including your resume and a brief cover letter demonstrating your suitability to the role.
- Applications close, 3rd July 2026
- For further information regarding the role Darren Hili, Team Leader - Facilities Maintenance on 5943 4856 or refer to the position description.
Cardinia Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment and a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cardinia Shire Council. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application by contacting us on 1300 787 624.
All successful applicants will be required to undertake a National Police Check and pre-employment medicals. Certain positions may also require a Financial Background Check, Traffic Check or Working with Children Check.
You must have valid Australian Working Rights to be considered for this role.
