Urgent Search Building Maintenance Coordinator

About the role

We’re looking for a hands-on, solutions-focused Building Maintenance Coordinator to manage reactive and planned maintenance across the City’s buildings. From electrical and plumbing to fire safety, lifts, security, and general repairs—you’ll ensure our facilities stay safe, functional, and well-maintained.

Role accountabilities include:

- Inspect buildings, identify issues, and arrange timely repairs across infrastructure and facilities.
- Oversee contractor performance, inspections, and ensure work meets Council standards and safety regulations.
- Develop scopes, seek quotes, issue work orders, and support budget planning and cost control.
- Conduct property inspections, update asset databases, and contribute to maintenance planning and reporting.
- Deliver scheduled works and projects, respond to building emergencies, and handle customer enquiries professionally.

You’re a qualified professional with a background in building services and a sharp eye for detail. Whether you hold a relevant degree or trade qualification, you bring hands-on experience in leading teams, managing contractors, and delivering high-quality maintenance outcomes.

You understand building systems and compliance requirements, and you’re confident in preparing and managing budgets. With a current Driver Licence and Registration to Work with Vulnerable People, you're ready to hit the ground running.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring a can-do attitude, and enjoy being part of a supportive team. If you're looking for a role where your skills make a real impact—this could be the opportunity for you.

About us

The City of Hobart offers something for everyone, with connections between nature, history, culture, businesses and each other. We are proud to provide a range of services and facilities that support the wellbeing, safety and participation of the community as well as continuously look to improve and embrace new approaches to achieve better outcomes for all. With an industrious and diversified economy, wherever your skills, talents and passions lie, we can offer you the opportunity to have a rewarding career with ongoing learning and development opportunities.

We recognise contributions to our workforce and offer:

- Above Award wages and Employer Superannuation at 13.5% with salary sacrifice options.
- A wide range of leave entitlements.
- Health and Wellness programs, including onsite gyms.
- Ability to purchase additional leave after 12 months of service.
- An Employee Assistance Program that offers onsite visits.
- Corporate Health Plan discounts with BUPA, St. Lukes and Medibank.

The City of Hobart is committed to building an inclusive community and workplace. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, ages and identities.

City of Hobart has a strong commitment to health and safety. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment background checks. These will include reference checks, verification of qualifications, National Criminal History record check, and Medical Assessment including drug and alcohol testing.

If you're passionate about building and like "our beautiful City" and ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today

All applications must be made in the online portal, and you can save your application as you progress through the stages until you submit your final application. If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email details of the issue to recruitment@hobartcity.com.au. Please note that we do not accept applications via email or after the position has closed so if you have issues submitting your application, please contact us prior to the closing time.

You will need to read the position description prior to commencing your application as you will be required to address the key duties, skills and knowledge for this role in 600 words or less.

Please ensure you have copies of your current resume and relevant qualification/s ready to attach at the end of your application.

Selection process

Candidates are initially selected for interview based on the details provided in their application. The City of Hobart assesses all applications based on merit. Positions are filled based on how well the successful candidate meets the requirements of the position.

Privacy Acknowledgment

Collection of Personal Information

Hobart City Council is collecting personal information from you as part of the recruitment and selection process. Council recognises the importance of privacy and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information collected and/or received by us. Council's recruitment applications are hosted by external service providers who also recognise the importance of privacy. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge that your personal information will be hosted by these external service providers until such time as you elect not to have your information stored on these external hosted sites.

Yes I agree to the privacy statement *

Personal Details

- First name *
- Last name *
- E-mail *
- Phone *

Digits only or add + for international numbers

- Street *
- Street Cont.
- City, Town or Suburb *
- Postcode or Zipcode *
- Country *
- State, Region or Province *

Questions

Work Rights
It is a legal requirement for all Australian employers to ensure candidates have the right to work in Australia. Unfortunately, the City of Hobart is not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time so you must have appropriate work rights to apply for this position.
Please choose one and attach a copy of your current Visa: *

- I am an Australian Citizen
- I am a permanent resident of Australia or NZ citizen who has entered Australia on a valid passport
- I am a non citizen with a valid visa that provides work rights and I consent to this being verified
- I am a non citizen who requires visa sponsorship from an employer. Applicants requiring sponsorship will be marked as unsuccessful.

Diversity
Do you identify as either of the following?

- I identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
- I am from a non-English speaking background
- Relevant Qualifications, Licences, and Competencies
Please outline the qualifications, licences and competencies you may have that are relevant to the role (as per the Position Description).
Copies of qualifications and competencies (excluding Driver Licence) must also be attached to your application. *

I consent to City of Hobart formally verifying the qualifications I listed above. *

- Yes

Driver Licence Declaration
I declare that I hold the required licence and if I am the successful candidate I agree to the condition of employment to present the original in person for sighting on the first day of work. *

- Agreed

Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) is Mandatory for this Role
Do you hold a current Tasmanian RWVP for employment? Or are you willing and eligible to obtain one? Where available, please provide the registration or application number below. *

- Yes - Currently Hold
- No - But eligible and willing to obtain
- No - Not willing and/or ineligible
- If yes or willing/eligible, please provide your RWVP registration or application number. RWVP registration is required before commencement in this position.

Pre-Employment Checks - National Police History and Medical Assessment
The final stage of the recruitment process includes the requirement to undertake a National Police History Check and Pre-employment Medical Assessment. Are you willing to undergo these checks? *

- Yes
- No

Experience
I have the following work experience in the relevant field of the role.

- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 5 years
- 5 to 10 years
- Over 10 years

Selection Criteria
Please address the knowledge, experience, skills and competencies for this role, ensuring you provide evidence based examples to support your claim (maximum 600 words). *

Behavioural Competency
How do you embody the City of Hobart's values in your approach to this role? Provide a brief example (maximum 100 words). *

Resume
Have you attached a copy of your current Resume? *

- Yes
- No

References
We require you to nominate at least two professional referees. Provide their name, position, contact number and email address. At least one referee should be your most recent direct manager.

Application related notes and privacy statements have been condensed to an accessible format and should be reviewed in full on the original posting.

Note: to protect privacy, do not upload or email personal documents such as Driver’s licences, passports, or personal tax and superannuation details. Originals will be sighted on the first day of work.

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