Team Leader Facilities Maintenance

Team Leader Facilities Maintenance (temporary – until April 2027) About Moira Shire Council Moira Shire Council is reimagining local government with fresh ideas, a friendly approach, and a passion for making a real difference in our vibrant regional community. Nestled along the stunning Murray River, our region spans from the lush Barmah Forest to lively towns like Cobram, Numurkah, Nathalia, and Yarrawonga – one of Victoria’s top holiday spots. We believe in working together with honesty, respect, integrity, teamwork, and accountability to create a future everyone can be proud of. Role Purpose and Objectives The Team Leader Facilities Maintenance is responsible for the effective management of the maintenance officers team and the maintenance and contracting of Council‑owned buildings and facilities. This role ensures safe, clean, and functional environments for staff and community use by coordinating maintenance activities, managing service contracts, and delivering planned and reactive works in line with Council standards and compliance requirements. This role is crucial for team supervision, management, and ensuring effective maintenance throughout our Shire. Duration: until April 2027. A commuter use car is attached to this role. Key Selection Criteria Highly developed organisational and administrative skills and excellent time‑management skills, including the ability to identify workload priorities and meet deadlines. In‑depth knowledge of OHS regulations and the ability to apply them to the workplace. Demonstrable knowledge and experience in a customer service–based role. Keyboard and computer skills. Essential qualifications and experience Experience or qualification in construction and maintenance of assets. Demonstrable experience in staff management, supervision, or contractor management. Desirable qualifications and experience Ability to assist in the preparation of building asset management plans, annual capital works program, lifecycle maintenance planning and budget forecasting. Experience in developing and implementing building facility maintenance plans and schedules. Benefits and Working Arrangements Strong, values‑based organisational culture. Supportive and family‑friendly workplace. Flexible work arrangements to suit your lifestyle – work‑from‑home options after the first 6 months, where applicable. In‑house Leadership Development Program. Access to extensive training and education opportunities. Superannuation information sessions with Vision Super. Salary packaging and novated leases. Wellness initiatives (annual flu shots, skin checks). Corporate gym discounts across five different gyms in the shire. Generous parental leave (16 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers, plus paid parental leave offered by the government). Up to two days paid volunteer leave for a community service within the shire after the first 12 months of service. Cultural and ceremonial leave. Opportunities for purchased leave to better accommodate your lifestyle. So much more. Equal Opportunity Employer Moira Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer flexible work arrangements for employees in a family‑friendly workplace and actively seek to include, welcome and value the contributions of all people. We encourage people with a disability, Aboriginal Australians, young people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. Apply For more information about the role, view the Position Description HERE (if the hyperlink is not working, click "Apply" to view it). #J-18808-Ljbffr