Classification: Technical Officer Level 3
Salary: $89,760 - $100,632 plus superannuation
Position No: 22043
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 14 July 2026
Contact Officer: Peter Wall on [email protected] or 0401730983
Details: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, operation, and management of ACT sportsground facilities. This hands-on role is responsible for ensuring sportsground infrastructure, including pavilions, light towers, synthetic cricket pitches, and cricket nets, is maintained to a high standard and remains safe, functional, and fit for community use.
The Facilities Manager will work closely with contractors, sporting organisations, and internal stakeholders to coordinate repairs, manage maintenance programs, and oversee the Sportsground Ranger team and roster management. The position also plays a key role in contract management, asset monitoring, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with Work Health and Safety requirements.
Eligibility/Other Requirements:
- Driver’s licence C Class is essential.
-
White Card, Asbestos Awareness and Silica.
-
Certificate in a Building trade, Turf maintenance or horticulture and or demonstrated experience in these areas.
Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months.
An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months.
Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Applications should be no more than two A4 pages outlining all questions around the Selection Criteria. Please also include a curriculum vitae and copies of all qualifications and licenses.
Applications should be submitted .
Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
Where an offer of employment is for a fixed-term period, any related temporary contracts within the Territory will be issued in compliance with the requirements and applicable exceptions outlined in the Fair Work Act.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
#LI-DNI
This is a temporary position available immediately for up to 12 months.
