Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Officer

About this role

Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Officer Location: Tamworth THE OPPORTUNITY • Undertake day to day manual labour tasks associated with facilities operations. • Undertake general repairs/maintenance on building assets. • Liaise with key stakeholders in various buildings and community facilities. COULD THIS BE YOU? This hands-on position offers plenty of variety, combining operational & manual work with inspections, customer interactions & practical problem-solving. If enjoy working outdoors, building positive relationships & finding solutions, this could be the role for you. The Facilities & Grounds Maintenance Officer is responsible for: • Undertake operational activities and functions as required by the Building Operations Officer and Building Services Technical Officer • Complete day to day repairs and maintenance to a high professional standard at Council properties and other facilities as required. • Provide access and induct service contract staff to various Council Buildings. • Undertake inspection and provide feedback in relation to all operational works associated with the maintenance of buildings and infrastructure associated with building assets. TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED • Demonstrated experience in facilities/buildings maintenance, or extensive experience in a similar role. • Current Drivers Licence • WHS Construction and Induction Card • Work Safely at Heights INTERESTED? WE LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU! For a confidential discussion, please contact Jacob Martin, Building Operations Officer - 0402 248 104 Salary range: Grade 6 - $1,158.14 - $1,253.20 plus super per week for a 38-hour work week. Salary may be negotiated based on skills, experience and your value to our organisation. Flexible working arrangements will be considered by mutual agreement and according to operational requirements. Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-employment Medical Screening including Alcohol & Other Drugs Testing. Apply Now! Applications Close : 11.59pm Sunday 23 August 2026 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHY IS IT ‘WORTH’ WORKING AT TAMWORTH REGIONAL COUNCIL? For your LIFESTYLE: More time in your day with flexibility for your passions, family or play! It's Worth It - Lifestyle For our COMMUNITY: Help create Tamworth tomorrow, leave your mark on our city. It's Worth It - Community For your CAREER: Boost your career, the sky is the limit. It's Worth It - Career For BELONGING: Join a family that values team spirit and genuinely cares about your wellbeing. It's Worth It - Belonging Our values guide our culture, shape how we work, and define what we stand for as an organisation – watch now to discover if you’re aligned with what drives us - Tamworth Regional Council - Our Values A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK! Tamworth Regional Council proudly sits on Kamilaroi Country, the traditional lands of the Gomeroi people, with a large diverse workplace culture with over 650 employees who are proud to service our community. The Tamworth region is home to over 60,000 people and is a thriving economic and cultural hub in the North West of NSW. Our recently adopted plan for the future of the region, ‘Blueprint 100’, drives strategic vision for growth as a region, as we plan for how the city and the region will sustainably accommodate a population of 100,000 people. Our people strive to build a great organisational culture fostering our shared values of Teamwork, Equity, Accountability, Customer Orientation and Health and Safety whilst embracing the drive for excellence, innovation and respect. ABOUT OUR REGION The Tamworth Region is a fabulous place to call home boasting the vibrant regional city of Tamworth along with the towns of Manilla, Barraba, Nundle and Kootingal as well as 17 hamlets, villages and rural areas. Located just 4 hours’ drive (or a direct flight) to bustling Sydney and multiple coastal locations within 3-4 hours’ drive, Tamworth is a central hub and a place to enjoy all year round. Tamworth offers an enviable lifestyle with all the conveniences and services you’d expect from a larger city, coupled with a relaxed pace of life with opportunities to enjoy all that nature has to offer, along with being a great place to raise children, make long term friends and create a professional career. As the capital of the North West region, Tamworth is home to major health and education centres, affordable housing options to suit all lifestyles, attractive employment and business opportunities with a robust and innovative local economy. In addition, the Tamworth region boasts a proud sporting culture with world class facilities and a supporting community of clubs. Tamworth Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to supporting a diverse, respectful, safe and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities and other diversity groups. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process. Council is committed to promoting the care, protection and safeguarding of children. To learn more about our Commitment to Child Safety Statement and screening processes, click the link below. https://shorturl.at/npAF6