Building Maintenance Planner

6 days ago

Cairns, Queensland, Australia Cairns Regional Council Full time $79,000 - $90,945 per year
Building Maintenance Planner (Temporary until July 2027)

Requisition Number: 816

Salary Range: $79, $90,545.27 per annum

Position Type: Full-Time Temporary until July 2027

Location: 158A Martyn Street, Cairns

Application Close Date: Sunday, 28 September 2025 at 11.30pm AEST

Do you want to play a key role in keeping our maintenance regimes running smoothly?

We are looking for a skilled and dynamic Building Maintenance Planner to join our Facilities Management Team

What You Will Do:

As part of the Building & Facilities asset management team, you will play a key role in developing, implementing, and managing planned maintenance programs for Council's building assets. Using accurate asset data, you will ensure that all assets are maintained to meet legislative requirements and defined levels of service outlined in our Asset Management Strategy and site-specific maintenance plans.

You will provide specialist maintenance planning services to inform the development and management of asset management strategies, operational and capital budgets, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards for built infrastructure and building services.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Current C Class Driver's Licence.
  • Qualifications in Asset Management or extensive industry experience in asset management planning.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality service outcomes by tailoring delivery methodology to specific operational challenges.
  • Demonstrated high-level experience in asset management planning for built infrastructure and building services.
  • Demonstrated high-level skills in planning internal and external resources, materials and managing budgets.
  • Demonstrated experience in researching and developing detailed maintenance management plans.
  • Demonstrated high-level contract administration skills including contract tender and negotiation, contract performance management, variation management and dispute resolution
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise and achieve business objectives in a team environment

Some benefits we offer:

  • Achieve work / life balance with flexible working arrangements
  • Fitness Passport - subsidised health and well-being memberships (gym/swimming pool)
  • Recharge with up to 5 weeks annual leave
  • Up to 3 weeks personal leave
  • Secure your future with 12% superannuation contributions
  • Salary sacrifice opportunities
  • Grow personally and professionally with learning and development opportunities
  • Cherish family time with up to 14 weeks paid parental leave

We are committed to:

  • Fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment
  • Embracing innovation and continuous improvement
  • Cultivating a culture of professional growth and support

Now we want to hear about YOU

Applications MUST be submitted online through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria and Resume outlining previous academic and work experience and if requested include attachments of the relevant qualifications and licenses, relating to the role.

For further information about this role please download the Position Description which includes the Key Duties, Responsibilities and Selection Criteria.

Council's Recruitment Team can be contacted via:

Phone:

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Website: Employment at Council | Cairns Regional Council

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