Introduction:
Are you after a career in Local Government, with the opportunity to upskill and be supported? This part-time permanent, 35 hours per fortnight role offers an exciting opportunity for a practical, detail oriented professional to make a meaningful impact across Federation Council’s community assets in Corowa. Joining the Environment, Facilities & Regulations team, you will play a central role in shaping the region’s building infrastructure through hands on facility audits, sustainability initiatives, and service agreements. Working closely with the Facilities Management Coordinator, you will conduct proactive maintenance planning with active stakeholder engagement to ensure local facilities remain safe, compliant, and welcoming for the entire community.
Description:
Facilities Officer
Based in Corowa, but will work across the Federation Council area
- Part-time 35 hours per fortnight
- Opportunity for career progression
- On the job training and support
- Work for Local Government
About the role:
Federation Council is seeking an organised Facilities Officer to join our Environment, Facilities & Regulations team in Corowa. In this role, you will assist the Facilities Team with day to day operations and proactive building maintenance across Council's portfolio. You will play a key role in auditing facilities, ensuring legislative compliance, supporting sustainability initiatives, and delivering community focused outcomes.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Building Maintenance & Planning: Conduct regular facility inspections and condition audits, record findings using asset management software, and assist in developing data driven capital works, cost estimates, and renewal programs.
Facility Operations: Implement streamlined facility hire and booking procedures, manage security and key/fob access systems, and support site sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.
Safety & Compliance: Assess facilities against statutory compliance (including fire safety, emergency evacuations, and accessibility), draft site-specific emergency plans, and document safety risks.
Contract & Service Review: Review programmed maintenance schedules and service agreements to ensure high service standards.
Stakeholder Engagement: Deliver high-quality customer service, respond to customer requests in line with Council's charter, and build strong relationships with internal teams and community stakeholders.
Essential key criteria to be addressed in applications
Relevant qualifications and/or demonstrated experience in facility or asset management.
Ability to conduct facility inspections to inform future maintenance and capital renewal programs.
Solid understanding of legislative requirements relevant to facility management (e.g., fire safety, emergency evacuations, accessibility).
Strong time management skills with the proven ability to meet schedules and tight deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to share information and solve problems collaboratively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and experience with asset management software or databases.
General Induction for Construction Works accreditation (White Card) or equivalent.
A current and valid Class "C" driver's licence
What we offer
An opportunity for you to grow and develop your skills
Being part of a team contributing to your local community
Access to MyLeave after 12 months service
Salary packaging through Maxxia
A supportive and inclusive workplace with a real focus on career progression
Long service leave entitlements after 5 years’ service
The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Council’s policies and conditions of employment. The salary is commencing at $48.45 per hour with progression up to $53.48 per hour dependent upon skills and experience.
How to find out more
To find out more about this opportunity you can contact Angela Reidy Manager Facilities, Environment & Regulations on 0457 309 102.
For a copy of the position description, please email -
[email protected]
How to apply
Provide us with a cover letter telling us how you meet the criteria we have outlined above and also attach a resume detailing your work history, qualifications and skills.
Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on Friday, 7 August 2026.
You may apply through any of the following methods:
Online: Select the 'Apply' button at the bottom of this page via our HR Management platform.
Email: Send your application to
[email protected].
By Mail: Send your application to Federation Council Human Resources, PO Box 77, Corowa NSW 2646.
Council is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We aim to recruit a diverse range of talented people to help us achieve our goals.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
