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Job Description: Facilities Maintenance Officer
Location: Shire of Capel, South West, Australia
Employment Type: Full Time, 9-day fortnight
Work Environment: Friendly, supportive
About the Role
Bring your practical skills to a team committed to keeping community facilities clean, safe, and running smoothly. Every day offers a chance to make a positive impact.
The Shire of Capel is located in the South West, halfway between Bunbury and Busselton. We are nestled between the beach and the forest and are one of the fastest-growing coastal Shires in Australia. At the Shire, we value Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork which underpin the way we work with our elected members, the community, and each other.
Job Description
As our Facilities Maintenance Officer, you’ll be part of a skilled team responsible for the proactive upkeep of Shire buildings and infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out maintenance tasks
- Conducting inspections
- Assisting in coordinating contractors
- Supporting capital works projects
- Helping manage records
- Contributing to maintenance scheduling
- Ensuring a safe and functional environment for staff and the wider community
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This role offers variety, the chance to work both independently and as part of a team, and an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to local services. Participating in an after-hours on-call roster, your responsiveness and steady approach will help ensure our facilities remain safe and functional at all times.
The Rewards
As part of our team, you will enjoy:
- Flexibility and support
- Investment in you and your career
- An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity, and differences are respected
- A strong focus on employee wellbeing and safety
- Full-time, 9-day fortnight (in conjunction with the Shire’s call-out roster)
- Base annual salary $77,103 per annum
- Adverse Working Conditions Allowance of 92c per hour on all worked hours and paid leave (up to $1,719 per annum)
- Annual leave loading of 17.5%
- Up to 14% Shire superannuation contribution
- Commuter use of a Shire vehicle
- Employee benefits program offering a wide range of discounts
Desired Skills And Experience
We embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to join us in servicing our community for the future.
To be considered for this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
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- A can-do attitude and a commitment to the Shire’s HEART Values (Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork)
- Experience in facilities maintenance and repair
- Confidence with tools and equipment, plus sound problem-solving skills
- Good communication and computer literacy
- Strong time management and ability to work both independently and in a team
- A Construction Safety Awareness (White) Card and C-Class Driver’s Licence
Knowledge of building structures and prior experience with tenders, alongside First Aid and Work Safely at Heights certifications will be highly regarded.
Application Process
Applicants who need assistance with their application or wish to discuss any potential barriers that may prevent them from applying are encouraged to contact Organisational Development on 9727 0222 to discuss.
Further position-related enquiries can be directed to Garry O’Neil, Coordinator Facilities Maintenance or Organisational Development on 9727 0222.
Applications close: 9.00am on Friday, 7 August 2026.
The Shire of Capel reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the application close date and close this position for applications early should a suitable candidate be found.
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