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
Take the lead in managing a diverse portfolio of Council buildings and facilities, ensuring they remain safe, compliant and performing at their best. You'll lead a skilled team, drive maintenance excellence and deliver real outcomes for the community
From strategic planning to operational delivery, you'll play a key role in ensuring Council's buildings and facilities remain safe, compliant and ready to meet community needs now and into the future.
- Lead and develop a high-performing Maintenance & Operations team.
- Oversee maintenance across a diverse portfolio of Council facilities.
- Drive safe, compliant and customer-focused service delivery.
- Deliver proactive maintenance programs that maximise asset performance.
- Manage contracts, budgets and contractor performance.
- Build trusted relationships with key stakeholders and service providers.
- Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Contribute to the future management of Council's facilities and assets
About you
You're a confident and capable leader who knows how to get the best from people, build strong relationships and deliver exceptional maintenance outcomes. With a proactive, solutions-focused mindset, you thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in keeping facilities safe, compliant and performing at their best.
- Qualifications in Facilities, Asset, Project or Contract Management (or equivalent experience).
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop teams.
- Strong facilities maintenance, operational and financial management expertise.
- Experience managing maintenance programs across diverse asset portfolios.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of compliance requirements and relevant legislation.
- Experience using asset management and business systems.
- A current C Class Driver Licence
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.
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 Scott Jacobs during business hours on 0497 861 499.
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.
