Facilities Compliance and Projects Officer

Permanent – Full Time

Are you a confident facilities compliance professional who enjoys variety, practical problem solving and working with people? This is a hands-on opportunity to help keep key Council facilities safe, efficient and compliant while supporting meaningful projects across both the Administration Centre and Main Works Depot buildings.

• Work across key projects and contribute to facilities that support our people and community

• Join a forward-thinking Council where your work helps create better places for our people and community

• Enjoy a balanced 35-hour week in a supportive workplace that values your wellbeing

LET’S EXPLORE THE JOB

As our Facilities Compliance and Projects Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring our Main Works Depot and Administration Centre facilities remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose. Working as part of the Facilities Management team, you will coordinate statutory and compliance inspections across critical assets including lifts, automatic doors, electric gates, fire and emergency systems, security equipment.

You will use your knowledge of legislation, codes, standards and workplace health and safety requirements to guide practical outcomes, manage corrective actions and support the delivery of approved works. This role also involves reviewing recommendations from inspections and maintenance activity, handling quotes, identifying priorities and managing budgets within your area of responsibility.

No two days will look the same. You may be supporting contractors and tradespeople on site, coordinating environmental management activities, assisting with facility-related incidents and hazards, contributing technical advice on repair works or helping shape outcomes for the Administration Centre reconstruction project.

Read the position statement and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

LET’S HEAR ABOUT YOU

Our ideal candidate is confident, organised and solutions-focused, with strong facilities compliance knowledge and the ability to build effective relationships across a broad range of stakeholders. You will be comfortable working between office and operational environments, interpreting technical information, managing competing priorities and communicating clearly with contractors, colleagues and decision-makers.

You will bring experience in building services, facility safety and compliance, along with project management capability, sound judgement and strong attention to detail. Your stakeholder management skills will help you consult effectively, coordinate multiple priorities and deliver outcomes that support safe, compliant and efficient facilities for our organisation.

LET’S REVEAL THE PERKS

• Competitive salary from $98,091 - $113,998 a year plus 12% superannuation

• 35 hours per week

• Long Service leave after 5 years

• We value your health and wellbeing and offer generous, discounted gym memberships through our Corporate Fitness program, connect with colleagues through our social club, be inspired by regular wellbeing initiatives, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential support via our employee assistance (EAP) program

• Free parking within walking distance of our office and depot buildings

• Along with many other perks that come from choosing Lake Mac!

CHOOSE THE LAKE MAC WAY

We know it is our people that will shape the future of our city. That’s why we’re passionate about providing a workplace that empowers our staff to be creative, innovative and bold. When you join the team at Lake Macquarie City Council, you join a group of people with a commitment to make our city even better. We’re proud of our city and the work we do, and we know you will be too.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We believe that a diverse network of employees, which truly reflects the people it serves and represents, is best equipped to understand and meet the needs of our community. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, refugees and people with disabilities. We understand the skills and attributes veterans can bring to our Council.

LET’S START

• If this job sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Get your application in by midnight, Sunday 20 September 2026

• For enquiries related to the duties of the role, please contact Kirra Williams, Coordinator Facilities Management on 04•• ••• 614 or via email klwilliams@lakemac.nsw.gov.au

• If you need assistance with submitting your application, please contact Blair Stevenson, Talent Attraction Partner, 4069 0083 or via email bstevenson@lakemac.nsw.gov.au

• Your experience throughout the application process matters to us. If you'd like feedback on your application or interview, don't hesitate to get in touch — we're here for you!

• To view the capability Framework – Role Profile relevant to this role, please click here.

• 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 Statement.

• Please note that as part of Lake Macquarie City 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.