The Building Maintenance Officer plays a key role in keeping Council’s buildings and community facilities safe, functional and well maintained. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in quality workmanship and is passionate about maintaining assets that support the community.
About Us
Working with us means more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to make a real difference at a local level. We’re a small but impactful council known for innovation, collaboration, and community connection. With around 160 dedicated employees, our team is passionate about delivering services that support the people and places that make our shire special.
Bellingen Shire is a picturesque and diverse area located on the Mid North Coast of NSW, halfway between Sydney and Brisbane and just south of Coffs Harbour. Covering 1,605 square kilometres with around 10km of coastline, the region is renowned for its stunning natural beauty – from lush rainforests and pristine rivers to the World Heritage-listed Dorrigo National Park. Our towns and villages are known for their charm, creativity and strong community spirit.
Living and working here offers the perfect blend of lifestyle and purpose. With a focus on sustainability, cultural richness, and a warm, welcoming community, Bellingen Shire is an inspiring place to grow your career, enjoy work-life balance, and contribute to something meaningful.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Project Manager - Buildings, this role is responsible for delivering reactive repairs, programmed maintenance and renewal works across Council buildings and facilities in line with adopted Asset Management Plans. The role undertakes a broad range of maintenance activities including carpentry, painting, concreting, plastering and fencing, while also coordinating specialist contractors where required. The Building Maintenance Officer supports compliance with relevant standards, safety requirements and quality expectations, assists with inspections and audits, and contributes to the ongoing presentation, functionality and security of Council assets.
The ideal candidate will hold a trade qualification in Carpentry, along with a current White Card, First Aid Certificate and Class C Driver Licence. You will bring demonstrated experience in building maintenance or a similar environment, including estimating and undertaking maintenance and minor building works. A builder’s licence, MR or HR licence, and tickets such as Working at Heights, Confined Spaces and Non-Friable Asbestos will be highly regarded.
To succeed in the role, you will need strong practical trade skills, sound knowledge of building maintenance practices and the ability to accurately interpret plans and technical documentation. You will be organised, proactive and capable of planning and prioritising work effectively, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and customer service. Well-developed communication skills, the ability to use computer systems and applications, and a collaborative approach to working with contractors, colleagues and stakeholders will be essential.
On offer
Some of the benefits working for Bellingen Shire Council include:
- Permanent full-time role, 38 hours per week with access to fortnightly rostered day off
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Access to employee wellbeing programs
- Access to flexible work arrangements in line with Award provisions, subject to operational requirements
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Salary packaging options
- Annual salary of $70,451 to $80,279 (plus super)
Still Have Questions?
- For further information regarding this role please contact Oliver Baumann, Project Manager - Buildings on 02 6655 7300.
- For enquiries about the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected].
Sponsorship/work rights for Australia
Please note that visa sponsorship is not available. To be eligible for a continuing role, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or hold Australian permanent residency.
How to Apply
Please read the Position Description by clicking the link at the bottom of this page to gain a full understanding of the responsibilities and requirements of the role.
No candidate meets every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we have outlined but you believe you could add value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!
If this sounds like you
Applications close: Sunday, 7 June 2026 at 4pm
Important information
As part of the recruitment process, suitable candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening which can include relevant background checks, functional capacity assessments, psychometric testing, and drug and alcohol screening (where relevant to the role). We may also review publicly available information (such as social media) and, with your consent, contact previous employers not listed on your application.
Our recruitment process is managed via system generated emails. Please ensure your email address is entered correctly to avoid missing important updates and outcomes. Notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, reference requests, and application outcomes. Remember to check your email regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Bellingen Shire Council as an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidates of all ages, from diverse backgrounds and cultures, and people who have lived experience of disability to apply to work with us.
Bellingen Shire Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.
If you require additional assistance to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 6655 7300 or [email protected]. You can ask for reasonable adjustments to be made at any time during the recruitment process.
Download the Position Description here
