About the Role
Location: Gunnedah, NSW
Contract Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Salary Range: Grade 17 ($1976.12 - $2181.27 per week + 12% Superannuation)
Application Deadline: 5:00pm, Monday 8 June 2026
Job Summary
Gunnedah Shire Council is seeking a motivated and collaborative professional to join our Public Facilities team. The Senior Public Facilities Officer will work closely with the Manager of Public Facilities and step into their shoes when needed, playing a key part in the smooth operation of our public spaces—from parks and sporting fields to swimming pools, the airport, and bushfire management. You'll help deliver essential services that make a real difference to the community.
Responsibilities
* Support management of Public Facilities Unit functions
* Assist with developing and implementing strategies and plans
* Help with asset management alongside staff
* Contribute to business planning and resource management
* Prepare operational plans and budgets
* Write and review grant applications, strategic documents, plans, and reports to secure funding and guide future initiatives
* Coordinate and supervise capital expenditure projects
* Assist with tenders, quotations, and Council reports
* Build relationships with facility user groups
* Manage leases/licenses and engage in community consultation
* Undertake Aerodrome Reporting Officer training and conduct inspections
* Support bushfire management and continuous improvement
* Perform administrative tasks and maintain records
* Respond to customer requests in line with service standards
* Participate in Council's on‐call roster
Qualifications & Skills
We're looking for someone who truly understands the power of connection—a people person who can engage with others at all levels, both within the team and the broader community.
* Active listening with empathy, ensuring everyone feels heard and valued
* Ability to navigate challenging conversations with confidence, resolving conflicts and providing calm, constructive solutions
* Excellent communication skills, delivering the right message to the right person at the right time
* Balance the demands of being hands‐on with the ability to handle admin tasks and clear, concise communication
* Hungry for learning and self‐improvement, committed to developing both professionally and personally
* Demonstrate resilience and the ability to adapt to change, remaining composed under pressure
* Organise and multitask effectively to manage a diverse range of tasks
* Thrive in a dynamic environment, balancing time between the office and being out in the community
* Write high‐quality grant applications and strategic documents that influence decision‐making and funding outcomes
* Build strong relationships with stakeholders and manage community relations with ease
* Lead with strong problem‐solving skills and a collaborative approach to working with others
Benefits
* Work only 35 hours per week
* Accrue a Rostered Day Off (RDO) every 3 weeks, supporting work‐life balance
* Flexible Working Arrangements negotiable
* Long Service Leave after 5 years
* Access to 2 Health and Wellbeing days annually
* Annual award salary increases with potential for further increases during performance appraisal cycles
* Salary packaging and salary sacrificing options available
* Supportive and dynamic work environment
* Professional development and career growth opportunities
* 4 weeks annual leave
* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community
* Access to employee wellbeing programs
* Active social club
Equal Opportunity Employer
Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to a merit‐based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidates of all ages and from all backgrounds.
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