An exciting opportunity has become available for a Facilities and Maintenance Officer to join the Infrastructure and Works Department of Forbes Shire Council.
Reporting directly to the Supervisor Facilities, the aim of this position is to coordinate and undertake responsive and planned maintenance activities on all Council buildings, assets and facilities (internal and external). Coordination includes procurement quoting, contractor management on site, timelines, and projects to high quality, on time and on budget on behalf of Forbes Shire Council and the community.
Working both independently and as part of a team, you will achieve timely and appropriate outcomes on a range of projects including the Multi-purpose Equestrian Centre, Indoor Heated Pool, JREC, APEX, and all Council assets.
PRIVACY
Forbes Shire Council, as part of the recruitment process, will be collecting information about you. This information will be kept confidential and will only be accessible to the HR team and members of the interview panel.
SELECTION PROCESS
* Shortlisting – The selection panel (usually 3 members) will assess all applications against the selection criteria contained in the position description. The panel will then decide which applicants best meet the criteria and will call for interview.
* Interview – You will be given at least 2 days notice if you are required for an interview. The interview panel will consist of either 3 or 4 members, one of which will be the HR Facilitator, who will work with the panel to recommend the most suitable person for the position.
* Reference checks and other checks – Referee checks will be carried out on the recommended applicant(s). Positions that have been identified as child‐related will be required to undergo a Working with Children Check through the Office of Children's Guardian NSW.
* Pre‐employment Functional Assessment – The preferred applicant will be required to undergo a pre‐employment functional assessment at Council's expense. This will include a functional assessment, urine drug and alcohol testing, and a hearing screen.
* Notification of the result – The successful applicant will be verbally notified as soon as possible after the interview and will receive a written letter of offer via email and in the post. Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email once the offer of employment has been accepted and Council has been formally notified of the acceptance.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Council aims to ensure fair, equitable and non‐discriminatory consideration for all applicants, regardless of sex, ethnic or racial origin, or physical disability.
Applications for this position close on Sunday 28th June.
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