Technical Officer - Building and Recreation
- Provide technical advice on asset management for building and recreation assets.
- Maintain asset registers and conduct periodic inspections and risk assessments.
- Oversee contractors and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
About the position
The Technical Officer – Building and Recreation provides technical advice and support in planning and management of Council’s building and recreation assets, working closely with internal stakeholders, user groups and the broader community. This role is responsible for planning levels of service, maintaining asset registers, and managing minor capital works.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical advice on best practice asset management for Council’s building and recreation assets to internal and external stakeholders
- Maintain Council’s asset registers and asset data, including conducting periodic asset inspections, undertaking risk assessments and technical investigations, and coordinating the scheduling and delivery of required maintenance and minor capital works
- Contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and continual improvement of asset management plans and levels of service for Council’s building and recreation assets, in accordance with
standards, best practice principles, asset data, Council policies, procedures, masterplans, and Plans of Management (PoM) - Ensure asset works are delivered in compliance with relevant technical, work health and safety (WHS), environmental, quality, and site requirements
- Provide written correspondence, reports and recommendations for internal stakeholders, user groups, committees and Council meetings, and attend meetings as required
- Assist in the development and monitoring of operational and capital budgets
- Oversee contractors to ensure works are delivered to a high standard and in accordance with contract requirements, specifications, budgets and timeframes
- Respond to call outs from after-hours services
Read the Position Description and learn more about this exciting opportunity.
About you
- Tertiary qualifications in Building and Construction, Asset Management, Sport or Recreation and/or equivalent, with demonstrated relevant work experience
- A current NSW Class C Driver’s Licence
- White Card General Construction Induction
- Previous experience in management and maintenance of building and recreation assets, including maintenance planning, construction works, asset inspections and asset register management (desirable)
What we offer
- Permanent, full time, 35 hours per week
- Salary from $83,894 to $94,259 per year (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation
- Training Courses + Professional Development
- Tools of Trade vehicle available for successful applicant
- Flexible work arrangements with access to Indoor Accrued Time (Flexi)
- 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
- Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family
About Muswellbrook
Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.
The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.
Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.
It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger – we have space for you.
Further information and to apply
- For more information on this position please contact the hiring manager Paul Chandler, Manager Building and Recreation on 0438 613 469.
- If you need assistance or an adjustment when submitting your application please contact Human Resources on (02) 6549 3700 or via email humanresources@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au.
- 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 Description. Please keep your responses concise. Any incomplete applications will not be considered past the closure date.
- Please note that as part of Muswellbrook shire 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.
- Applications close on 15 November 2026 at 11:59pm.
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