- Help keep Council spaces safe, compliant, and running at their best!
- Permanent, full-time
- $101,498 - $114,243 (based on skills & experience) + 12% Superannuation
About the role
The Facilities Management and Safety Officer plays a key role in supporting day to day facilities operations across a busy multi site environment. This role coordinates building repairs and maintenance, assures cleaning quality, delivers essential administrative support, and builds strong relationships with stakeholders and contractors.
With a strong focus on safety leadership, the role develops and maintains policies, procedures, risk registers, and assessments that protect people and places. Working with broad guidance from the Team Leader Facilities, this position offers a high level of autonomy and the opportunity to make a real, visible impact every day.
Why join Team Melbourne?
Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.
At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you’ll help deliver what’s most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.
We’re proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.
This is more than just a role – it’s your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
About you
You are a proactive facilities professional with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and service delivery. Experienced in multi site environments, you confidently coordinate building maintenance, monitor cleaning standards, and manage administrative functions with attention to detail.
You build effective relationships with stakeholders and contractors and take pride in delivering reliable outcomes. With the ability to work autonomously under broad guidance, you bring sound judgement, strong organisation skills, and a commitment to creating safe, well managed spaces.
What your experience might look like
- A relevant tertiary qualification in facilities management and/or relevant experience in a related field such as building constructions and/or project management.
- Coordinating building maintenance, inclusive of essential safety measures, in a multi-site portfolio
- A sound understanding of occupational health and safety related processes and requirements.
- Demonstrated negotiation and verbal communication skills including proven ability to influence positive outcomes
- Experience and understanding in performance-based contracts
- A Victorian Drivers Licence
- Experience in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits of working with us
- Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
- Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
- Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.
- Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options.
How to apply
We'd love to hear how you can make an impact in this role! As part of your application, you will be required to:
- Attach your updated resume
- Include a cover letter (max one page) outlining your relevant experience and why you're a great fit for this role.
* Candidates who have previously applied for this position are not required to reapply *
Submit your application no later than 11:45pm on Wednesday 08 July 2026
A few important things to note – don’t miss out!
- Applications must be submitted online. Unfortunately, we can’t accept applications via email, so please be sure to apply through the official job link provided.
- Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate — so don’t wait to get your application in.
- We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and, for most roles, a Working with Children Check.
Need more info?
Refer to the position description below or contact Dean Fox – Team Leader Facilities, [email protected]
Inclusion matters
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.
We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you’re contacted for an interview.
