Facility Officer (Contracts)

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Why work with us?**

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Property Management Branch, provides comprehensive management of Council‑owned land and property assets, including leases, tenancies, inspections and operational property functions - ensuring our facilities remain safe, sustainable and well‑maintained for our community.

This role supports the Senior Facility Officer (Contracts) to develop and implement formalised maintenance services, and to manage contracts that deliver the best value outcomes for the branch within a sound governance framework.

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Key Duties:**

• Provide assistance in the delivery of services in relation to property management, supplier agreements, contracts, contract performance, processes and associated administration involved in managing a broad range of contractors, suppliers and other providers.
• Maintain accurate Building and Facility asset related data within Council Asset Database, and maintain accurate operational, financial and maintenance records in accordance with any contractual arrangements or legislative requirements.
• Operate as part of a team to develop and deliver on tasks, regularly liaising with other staff, management and external service providers in an efficient and courteous manner.
• Deliver on team priorities for contracting, scoping and draft specifications in accordance with procurement, governance and probity frameworks
• Assist with the development of quotation/tender documentation, review with peers and procurement specialists in preparation for release to market

This position is based at  Sunshine Coast City Hall, in the heart of Maroochydore CBD. This state of the art and sustainable building is designed to achieve an innovative and collaborative workspace.

About you

As a professional in contract, asset or facility management, you bring a solid foundation of relevant qualifications or industry experience, along with a strong understanding of procurement, governance and probity requirements.

You are confident working with legislation, able to make decisions, and comfortable developing practical and innovative solutions.

You communicate clearly, build strong working relationships, and can navigate consultation, negotiation and conflict resolution with ease.

You thrive in environments where accuracy and accountability matter, and you’re confident using business technologies, including mobile devices, the Microsoft Office suite, asset management systems and corporate reporting tools.

Criminal History Check Required

Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a Criminal History Check. 

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

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How to apply**

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Darryl Morgan during business hours on **0438 198 743.

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We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.