* A varied and challenging role will see the successful applicant lead a team to ensure safety standards, preventive maintenance schedules, and timely responses to repair requests.
* Competitive annual salary commencing at $96,888, plus up to 14% superannuation
* Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.
About the Region
Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.
For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.
Closing Date: Sunday 10th May 2026 at 11.00pm AEST
Role Overview
Provide a high quality, comprehensive building maintenance service to council. The Supervisor Building Maintenance is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, repair and upkeep of all facility infrastructure and systems. This role leads a team to ensure safety standards, preventive maintenance schedules, and timely responses to repair requests. The supervisor plays a key role in maintaining operational efficiency and building integrity.
Responsibilities
* Supervise and oversee a diverse multi‐disciplinary team providing strategic direction, operational leadership, guidance, mentoring and motivation to the Facilities maintenance officers.
* Supervise and oversee project implementation around building, renovation and maintenance work and liaise with Service Providers ensuring Council facilities are fit for purpose and maintain compliance with building and facility legislative requirements.
* Lead Workplace Health and Safety (WH&S) function of the facility maintenance teams with a primary focus on managing Contractor compliance with Council's WH&S Management Plan, including coordination and approval of Contractor SWMS, completion of WH&S pre‐start and monthly meetings, employee inductions, training, competency and development management, as well as the timely completion of monthly safety performance KPI's and Rectification Action Plans (RAP's).
* Project manage the delivery of critical repairs and maintenance issues identified in the Building Condition Assessment reports. This includes the report assessment of the complex nature of each piece of work identifying if it is to be conducted with internal resources or with outsourced contractors.
* Prepare detailed scopes of work, including specifications, cost estimates, project schedules, procurement activities (in accordance with Council's procurement policies) and documentation to maintain service level continuity for effective FM&M delivery.
* Be a key stakeholder in the implementation and management of the Facilities Service Desk which provides all areas of Council with a communication tool for logging Facilities requests online, tracking status and automating communication with stakeholders.
* Plan and implement preventive maintenance programs.
* Develop an annual scope of works for the painting crew.
* Coordinate the maintenance of records of maintenance activities, inventory and service reports. Significantly this includes ensuring that Council begins a process to document its electrical network.
* Ensure that all records of maintenance activities are captured in a manner that allows for simple upload to the new Enterprise Asset Management System.
* Provide training and performance feedback to the Building Maintenance Team.
* Collaborate with other departments to support operational needs where required.
* Additional work specific permits or tickets (e.g. working at heights, asbestos removal etc.).
* Trade Qualification in building/construction industry.
Qualifications
* Proven experience in a building maintenance supervisory position.
* Understanding of electrical, HVAC, plumbing and general building.
* Understanding of blueprints/drawings and technical documents.
* Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
* Strong problem‐solving ability and attention to detail.
* Proficient with maintenance management systems and MS Office.
* Demonstrated understanding of WH&S.
* Queensland 'C' Class driver's licence or above that is current and maintained.
* Construction Industry White/Blue card.
Benefits
* Access to employee health and well‐being programs.
* Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate.
* Long service leave after seven years.
* Generous superannuation scheme of up to 14 per cent.
* Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements.
* Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.
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