Building Maintenance Officer 

• Salary Range Band 6 $95,799 - $104,420 plus 11.5% Super
• Full-time, 6 month temporary role (backfill from August 2024 to February 2025) 
• Located at St Kilda Town Hall with flexible working arrangements possible 

About City of Port Phillip 

We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors. What does that mean? Think, childcare, libraries, parks, recreation, waste rubbish collection, road maintenance, family and youth services, property & assets, city planning & development, customer experience, digital technology, governance, people, culture and safety, and of course South Melbourne Market!  City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

About the Role

The Building Maintenance team provides core maintenance service delivery to the community and internal stakeholders for all Council assets across the municipality.

This role includes the maintenance of Council properties to ensure they comply with all statutory regulations, standards, and Codes of Practice. The role provides a great opportunity to gain some experience and involvement into one of Council’s core service delivery areas.

What you might do 

In this action packed and customer focussed role, no two days will be alike. You will: 

• Maintain Council buildings and related services to provide safe and acceptable environments.
• Administer and supervise various Building Maintenance service contracts.
• Update COPP’s OneCouncil building maintenance software requirements.
• Provide high level customer service to internal/external customers.
• Experience in managing service and trade contracts.
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills pertaining to building services.

Skills and Experience 

• Demonstrated knowledge and / or experience of building maintenance services.
• Ability to problem solve on issues related to building maintenance.
• Capability to plan daily and project work requirements.
• Full and valid driver’s licence.
• Relevant tertiary or trade qualification or commensurate experience in building services or facility management.

Our work environment  

We love what we do and are all proud to work at the City of Port Phillip. Yes, we are local council, and we are one with vibrancy, passion and ambition who are a welcoming, health conscious, diverse and inclusive. Our Main location at the iconic St Kilda Town Hall offers a heritage and modern open plan hub to work from where people can collaborate and develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.  

Proudly as one we all take accountability to put our community first. Together we work, creatively and strategically we think and with courage comes growth and with integrity we perform. 

What’s in it for you

• We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 50-60% in the office depending on team requirements and welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs. 
• Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation.
• Our work hubs are located close to our very own Child Care centres making accessing childcare a breeze!  
• Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only)
• Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work.   
• 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents. 
• Access to novated leasing and salary sacrificed technology.
• Plus, access to discounted public transport through our Commuters Club

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations   

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and                                                       
• Sufficient proof of their identity. 
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).  

How to Apply

Hit that APPLY button now! 

Whether you think you meet all the requirements or not, we strongly encourage you to apply, as we take a holistic approach to considering your skills, life experience, and alignment to our key selection criteria. You’ve got this! 

Please submit. 

• Resume – latest and detailed version  
• Cover letter no longer than 2 pages that captures your response to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) found on the Positions Description (PD).  

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Vicki Tuchtan - Manager, Property and Assets by phone 0459 555 804 or email vicki.tuchtan@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 18 August 2024.

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor) on phone 0421 757 521 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au