Officer Facilities Management and Maintenance

• Competitive annual salary commencing at $86,250, plus up to 13% superannuation
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Officer Facilities Management and Maintenance - Fixed Term - Up to 12 months

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $86,250, plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 31st August at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.

Role Overview

To coordinate, supervise and deliver a range of facilities management planned and reactive (unplanned) maintenance activities to contribute to the team's objective of delivering safe, compliant and fit for purpose facilities that meet community needs and Council requirements.

Facilities under the team's responsibility include, but are not limited to, Council's corporate administration buildings, community halls, showgrounds, public amenities and public pools and their associated supporting infrastructure.

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working collaboratively in a team environment to facilitate the safe delivery of facility management and maintenance activities.
• Sound understanding of asset and related financial management and the ability to work within asset management programs.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret drawings, service/management contracts legislation and codes relevant to building industry maintenance standards.
• Well-developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders both individually and in groups.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills in both individual and group work.
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately in reactive or emergency facilities maintenance situations (e.g. vandalism, broken water pipes, security breaches).
• WH&S QLD – Construction Industry 'White Card', and
• Queensland Class driver's licence or above that is current and maintained.

Essential Requirements:

• Plan, coordinate and supervise facility and building maintenance requests for the Asset Facilities team under the responsibility of the directorate ensuring rectification works are timely and compliant.
• Utilise the information to plan and coordinate necessary rectification work, or improvements including scheduling works for future budget bids.
• Provide facilities management and maintenance advice and collaborative support across the facilities maintenance team and internal stakeholders to facilitate timely response and outcomes.
• Maintain asset management systems for relevant buildings and contribute to an ongoing review of business systems, policies and processes as part of a continuous improvement process to deliver planned and unplanned maintenance activities.
• Determine the requirements for the use of external Consultants and/or Contractors to assist with the delivery of works.
• At the direction of the Coordinator Building and Facilities, plan and coordinate the implementation of approved minor operational or capital works projects.
• Develop quotation documentation, engage with Procurement, assess responses and implement contracts for the supply of goods and/or services in relation to facilities management and maintenance, contributing to the development, review and implementation of major service contracts under the supervision of the Coordinator Building and Facilities.
• Undertake financial and administration tasks relating to facilities management function and maintenance exercising sound judgement, initiative and confidentiality.

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Acting Coordinator Building and Facilities, Luke Horsfield on or email

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on or email

What we offer?

• Nine day fortnight/ten day fortnight/flexible work hours
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply? - Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the above

2) Complete the information below as requested using your personal email.

3) Click 'APPLY'

4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.

5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 31st August 2025 at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.