Coordinator Building Services

BRING YOUR LEADERSHIP AND TRADES SKILLS TO OUR BUILDING SERVICES TEAM

• $102, $109,044.83 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• Permanent Full time position based at our Principal Depot in Charlton.
• Council vehicle available for work use.

About the position

The Coordinator of Building Services provides strategic leadership and technical support to ensure efficient and effective maintenance, repair, and operation of all Property Services related infrastructure and systems. The role oversees the Supervisors responsible for the Carpentry, Bricklaying, Painting, and Plumbing teams within the Property Services Trade Services sections.

Reporting to the Principal Property Operations, the Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the management of daily activities and work assignments being organised by their Supervisors, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards across trades. The Coordinator also facilitates collaboration between various teams, including Electrical Services, Facility Management, Signwriting, Fire Safety and Emergency Management and Asset Security to deliver high-quality services on diverse projects.

A key focus of this role is fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and teamwork within the Building Services teams, promoting cost-effective practices, and ensuring that all work meets community expectations and department standards.

This position will work under limited direction.

About Property Services

Within the Environment and Community Services Group, the Property Services Branch is responsible for a vast array of diverse assets from iconic Heritage Listed assets such as the Empire Theatre and Toowoomba City Hall, through to libraries, aquatic centres, depots, administration and other key community buildings, work in parks on parks infrastructure, as well as contributing to the maintenance of key road infrastructure such as traffic lights and street lighting. Spanning almost 13,000km2, the team works diligently to guarantee essential community services are maintained in every corner of the region.

Benefits of the Workplace

• Work in an expansive and serene environment tailored to your specific needs, complete with ergonomic workstations, multiple breakout spaces, and well-appointed meeting rooms.
• New office facilities boasting abundant free parking, an on-site gym, inviting lunchrooms, and outdoor shaded picnic tables.
• Development, leadership and management training opportunities.
• Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation.
• Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
• Active social club – TRC Employee's Association.
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
• Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.

How to be successful in this position - Success Criteria

To be considered for this position, applicants are encouraged to ensure their qualifications and skills align with the 'Success Criteria' outlined in the Position Description when submitting their application (Once logged into your Seek account, click the 'Apply' button to be redirected to the Toowoomba Regional Council advertisement to access the Position Description and to apply).

How to apply

To apply, please submit two documents:

1. Your current resume; and
2. A two page document addressing each of the 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description, using workplace examples that demonstrate your experience, abilities, knowledge, and personal qualities relevant for the position. Please ensure your responses to each criterion are clearly identified, as this allows the panel to assess your suitability and score each criterion separately.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.

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For further information

Please contact Matt Brown - Principal Property Operations - on within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11:45pm on Wednesday, 5 November 2025.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.