Maryborough, Australia
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Band 6 Permanent Full Time $93,589 to $101,895 per annum plus Superannuation
Based in Maryborough, Victoria
Located in the geographic heart of Victoria, Central Goldfields Shire Council puts community at the centre of everything we do. We are a values‑led organisation that works through collaborative partnerships, communicates with authenticity, and believes that improvement is possible in everything we do.
This is an opportunity to join a newly established Strategic Property and Facilities team, where your work will directly support smarter ways of working, stronger governance and better outcomes for community facilities across the Shire.
Why this role matters
Council's community facilities play a critical role in supporting services, connections and activities across the municipality.
The Facilities Management Officer helps ensure these facilities are well‑coordinated, well‑governed and used effectively. By maintaining accurate systems, supporting facility users and providing reliable utilisation and access data, this role supports better planning, stronger governance and improved service outcomes for the community.
This role is about coordination, systems and governance — not day‑to‑day maintenance delivery.
About You
You are organised, customer‑focused and enjoy working in roles that sit at the crossroads of people, systems and places.
You Take Pride In
keeping records accurate and systems running smoothlyhelping others navigate processes with clarity and confidenceidentifying issues early and working collaboratively to resolve them
You value fairness, transparency and consistency, and you understand the importance of clear governance in shared community spaces.
The role
Reporting to the Coordinator Strategic Property and Facilities Management, the Facilities Management Officer provides operational coordination, system administration and implementation support for Council's community facilities.
Working closely with the Property Officer and across the organisation, you will:
support and administer facilities booking systems, including user support and data integritymaintain accurate records of facility usage, access arrangements and shared‑use agreementscoordinate keys, swipe cards and access control systems, including audits and register maintenanceprovide governance and administrative support to Community Asset Committeesact as the first point of contact for facility users regarding bookings, access and use conditionssupport grant applications, acquittals and reporting for community facilitiescollect, analyse and report utilisation data to support planning and decision‑makingidentify and escalate operational issues, risks and opportunities to senior staff
This role supports the implementation of frameworks and processes developed by senior staff and contributes valuable operational insights to continuous improvement.
Working as part of a new team
As part of a newly created Strategic Property and Facilities function, you will:
contribute to consistent, transparent and well‑governed facilities management practicessupport smarter systems, clearer processes and better use of datawork collaboratively with colleagues and facility usersbe part of a team focused on learning, improvement and shared success
What You'll Bring
You will bring practical experience and a strong foundation in facilities or property coordination, including:
qualifications in facilities management, property, planning, asset management or a related field (or equivalent experience)experience using booking systems, asset or property systemsstrong organisational skills and attention to detailconfidence working with a range of internal and external stakeholdersthe ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlinesa proactive approach to identifying risks and improving how things are done
Why join Central Goldfields Shire Council?
You'll be joining Council at a time of positive change, where the focus is on:
stronger governance and consistencysmarter and more efficient ways of workingdelivering better outcomes for the community
You will be supported to develop your skills and contribute meaningfully within a culture that genuinely values collaboration, authentic communication and continuous improvement.
How To Apply
Click on the job title to view the full advertisement.Open the detailed position description, which includes the selection criteria you must address in your cover letter.
Selection Criteria
Read the position description carefully—it outlines the key duties, requirements, and the criteria used to select the most suitable applicant.Unless otherwise stated, addressing all key selection criteria is simply stating that you meet each criterion; instead, provide specific examples that demonstrate your skills and experience.
Applying for the Role
When you're ready to apply, click the Apply now button to access the online application form.Upload your CV and cover letter/selection criteria responses.For a smoother process, prepare these documents in advance and save them as PDFs to upload.
If you have further questions about the role or joining our team, please contact Bhavin Mehta, Manager Project Services and Asset Management .
Applications on 8 April 2026.
Interviews will be conducted shortly after the close date.
If you would like to contact our People and Culture team, please email
Central Goldfields Council is committed to providing an inclusive and safe work environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experience of all people. Applicants should be aware that we conduct working with children, police and reference checks to ensure we maintain a safe and inclusive workplace by recruiting the right people.
We are a Child Safe Organisation committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and empowerment of all children and young people. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are dedicated to creating environments where children are safe, valued, and heard.
Applications Close: 08 Apr 2026