Supervisor Building Maintenance

Overview
LET'S EXPLORE THE JOB
Are you ready to lead a team that keeps Lake Macquarie's community spaces safe, functional, and thriving? As our
Supervisor Building Maintenance
, you'll be at the heart of maintaining and enhancing Council's diverse assets—from playgrounds and park bridges to open space buildings and wharfs.
This is your chance to join a forward-thinking organisation that values safety, excellence, and integrity. You'll be part of a
Built and Natural Assets Cluster
, working closely with skilled tradespeople and contractors to deliver high-quality maintenance and construction outcomes across the city.
This exciting role will:
Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance across plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and specialised trades.
Lead and supervise a dedicated team, motivating them to deliver exceptional service.
Manage projects from start to finish—including estimating, planning, procurement, and compliance.
Liaise with internal departments, contractors, and the community to ensure smooth operations and high customer satisfaction.
Provide technical advice and quality assurance to ensure all works meet standards and expectations.
Monitor budgets and job costs using Council's financial systems.
Champion safety and environmental protection across all work sites.
Support and engage with community volunteers in alignment with Council's Volunteer Engagement Strategy.
Let's hear about you
You're a hands-on leader with a strong background in building maintenance and construction. You bring:
A Certificate III in a building trade and deep industry experience.
Proven leadership and project management skills.
Strong technical knowledge of building works, the National Construction Code, and Australian Standards.
WHS General Induction for Construction Work and a current Class C Driver's Licence are essential.
Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.
A collaborative spirit and the ability to build trust with staff, customers, and suppliers.
Read the position statementhere and learn more about this exciting opportunity.
Let's reveal the perks
This position provides:
Competitive salary from $94,319 to to $109,614 per year
Enterprise Agreement pay increases apply
Commencing salary set in line with skills and experience with annual reviews available to support movement through the salary range
38-hour working week, 4-day week as part of a flexible work trial
Lease back vehicle options
Long service leave after 5 years
Education assistance
Training and development opportunities
Corporate fitness program from as little as $8 per week
We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That's why we're passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you're joining a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We're proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disability. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.
Apply
If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you Get your application in by 11:59pm, Sunday 14th September 2025
For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact
Timothy Batch
, Coordinator Building Services, on or via
Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you
To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and provide responses to questions which are based on the criteria listed in the Position Statement.
Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City Council's recruitment process, prior to an offer of employment being made, recommended candidates may be subject to a medical assessment which may include alcohol and other drugs testing.
Lake Macquarie City Council
126-138 Main Road, Speers Point, NSW 2284
Box 1906, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW 2310
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