About the Opportunity:

The key objective of this role is to develop, plan and manage building assets to ensure they are in a fit for purpose, compliant with relevant standards and safe for use, while meeting City of Darwin's strategic outcomes. The position is required to liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and effectively engage and manage a diverse range of contractors.

• As part of a team, directly contribute to the efficient management of the Building Maintenance Section by actively contributing to planning and implementing works programs for Council's built assets.
• Coordinate contractors to undertake required new, upgrade, renewal and maintenance projects for Council's built assets.
• Liaise with contractors to identify and remedy deficiencies in service delivery.
• Appropriately scope and plan work to ensure efficient, cost effective and timely project delivery.
• Assist with the preparation of building specifications and provide estimates for building projects.

About YOU:

The perfect applicant is a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong communication and problem-solving skills. They have experience in building maintenance, project management, and working collaboratively with contractors and stakeholders to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient outcomes.

You will have:

• Relevant trade qualification
• Minimum five (5) years' experience in the building / construction industry
• General Construction Industry - White Card
• Possession of C Class Driver Licence
• National Criminal History Check

JOIN US!

Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and generous leave entitlements. This position has a commencing base salary of $ 88,528.02 per annum plus 11.5 % superannuation. As a permanent employee you also get access to our Wellbeing Gateway App, employee assistance counselling program and receive 17.5% loading when on annual leave.

To apply:

Click APPLY! Please upload your CV and cover letter addressing the selection criteria.

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Tracy Bignell on 0419 946 849 during business hours. Please note, only applicants that are shortlisted for this role will be contacted.

City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:

• 📞 Phone: (08) 8930 0689
• Email: recruitment@darwin.nt.gov.au
• Website: Employment at Council | City of Darwin Careers - Current Vacancies

Applications close on 5 pm 7 April 2025

We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are a direct applicant. Please note that we are not working with recruitment agencies for this position.

The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.

As part of Council's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment.