senior facilities officer

South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service

Job reference: 696586

Location: ADELAIDE

Job status: Ongoing

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Location:

Wakefield Street, Adelaide

About Us

The South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) is responsible for protecting the South Australian community from the effects of fire, road crashes, chemical incidents and other emergencies. We are a team of approximately 1,300 operational personnel and corporate professionals serving the Community across 20 metropolitan and 17 regional fire stations.

About the role

The Senior Facilities Officer plays a key role in coordinating and supporting maintenance, repair, and minor works across MFS assets and infrastructure. Operating under general direction, the role ensures the smooth delivery of facilities management services, contributes to the continuous improvement of administrative systems, and maintains compliance with government policies and standards.

You will liaise closely with MFS staff, senior management, service providers, and contractors to ensure assets remain operational, safe, and fit for purpose , even during emergency events. Your work will cover everything from managing preventative schedules and breakdown maintenance, coordinating contractors and managing performance, supporting asset security systems, and delivering minor projects, to promoting energy efficiency and maintaining detailed administrative records.

About you

• Demonstrated experience in delivering facilities management services across multi-site, complex property portfolios.
• Proven ability to manage both planned and unplanned maintenance programs, including asset registers, condition audits, and compliance documentation.
• Strong skills in using Microsoft Office, asset management systems, building management systems (BMS), access control, and security systems.
  
  Experience in project management, particularly with minor works and refurbishment projects.
• Skilled in overseeing contractor performance across a range of service contracts (e.g., AGFMA, security, grounds maintenance, cleaning, waste).
  
  Excellent organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to prioritise multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills to achieve quality, cost-effective outcomes.
• Analytical aptitude for interpreting financial data, performance metrics, and building plans to inform decision-making.
• Sound knowledge of WHS legislation, principles, and risk management practices.
• Commitment to fostering positive stakeholder relationships and delivering high-quality service.

Remuneration:

ASO5

$85,790 – $95,413

Special Conditions:

Engagement will be subject to a satisfactory Emergency Services Sector Criminal History Check. For all special conditions, please refer to the Role Description.

Enquiries:

Simon Crass – Manager, Building Services

Phone:

Email:

Application Instructions:

Applicants are required to address the criteria outlined in the Application Guidelines document.

Applications must be submitted online.

The South Australian Metropolitan Fire Service is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, inclusion and supports a culture of safety and respect.

We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+, people with disabilities, women and other diverse groups to help us build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive and inclusive recruitment process and supportive workplace. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to contact us at the time of application.

Applications close: 18/09/2025 11:45 PM