About the position
The Facilities Supervisor will lead a facilities team in the professional, diligent performance of duties associated with the maintenance and cleanliness of Council’s facilities and infrastructure to a best practice standard including management of graffiti and CBD maintenance programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise, coach and lead a team of Facilities Operators to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely and accurate manner in compliance with the monthly and daily works programs, project management plans, and rolling operational works program, including the completion of daily timesheets for the team
- Lead and undertake maintenance services and works for Council’s facilities, infrastructure, and CBDs including removal of graffiti and restoration of assets in compliance with Council’s Graffiti Management Plan and ensure graffiti management practice complies with relevant legislation and best practice standards
- Provide an ‘on call’ operations and maintenance service on a rostered basis responding to facilities’ alarms and immediate problems, coordinating resources to resolve
- Conduct and record condition inspections of Council facilities, infrastructure, and CBDs identifying defects and prioritising work
- Ensure appropriate Work Health and Safety obligations are adhered to, including task-specific and site-specific risk assessments, inductions and toolbox meetings. Ensure documents are appropriately maintained and filed. Ensure follow up of issues raised and assist with regular review of risk assessments and safe work method statements
- Assist in the preparation of quotations for works including the calculations of quantities of materials and resources
About you
- Certificate IV in Local Government Operational Works (or working towards) with relevant workplace experience
- Previous work experience in the implementation and review of Risk Assessments and Safe Work Method Statements for road maintenance and construction activities
- Ability to accurately read and interpret building plans and civil engineering drawings
- General construction induction card (white card)
- Demonstrated basic competence in computer operations including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Current class C Driver Licence
What we offer
- Permanent full time, 38 hours per week
- Salary from $80,179 to $83,957 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation
- Training Courses + Professional Development
- Tools of Trade vehicle available for successful applicant
- Access to 9 day Fortnight system
- 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
- Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family
About Muswellbrook
Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.
The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.
Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.
It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.
Further information and to apply
- For more information on this position please contact the hiring manager Mardi Eriksson, Manager Property and Building Services on 02 6549 3719.
- If you need assistance or an adjustment when submitting your application please contact Human Resources on (02) 6549 3700 or via email [email protected].
- To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Description. Please keep your responses concise. Any incomplete applications will not be considered past the closure date.
- Please note that as part of Muswellbrook shire Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
- Applications close on 7 August 2026 at 11:59pm.
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