- Permanent Full Time Position
- Opportunity to work with a passionate team dedicated to deliver the mechanical and essential services
- Enjoy a rostered day off approximately once every 3 weeks
About Us
City of Ryde, just 12 kilometres from Sydney CBD, is a place of unique lifestyle and opportunity. It is home to an engaged and culturally diverse community of around 130,000 people, and a strong and growing Smart City economy including more than 13,000 local businesses, Macquarie Park, world-class hospitals, and a leading university. All balanced with beautiful bushland, riverfront parks, open spaces, and sport facilities.
Our council delivers a broad range of services, projects, programs, and events. We are actively committed to innovation, sustainability, resilience and providing exceptional customer experiences, and this relies on attracting and keeping great people. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing programs, a learning and development program including study support, and a reward and recognition program.
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and skilled Mechanical & Essential Services Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient operation of mechanical and essential services across our property portfolio.
In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of maintenance and services performed, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements (including hazardous materials registers) and managing the procurement of external services for planned works programs.
You will contribute to the development of OPEX and CAPEX budgets related to mechanical and essential services, as well as assist in planning and delivering capital works projects. Additionally, you will coordinate and monitor scheduled maintenance activities-including electrical, plumbing, fire services, and gutter cleaning-ensuring all tasks are completed in line with compliance and operational schedules.
Following the completion of mandatory inspections and testing, you will also be responsible for preparing the Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS), ensuring all listed items meet regulatory requirements.
A key aspect of this role will be establishing and overseeing ongoing facilities management programs, including rolling preventative maintenance initiatives to optimize asset performance and longevity. To support you in achieving these objectives, the position includes one direct report.
If you are a proactive professional with strong technical knowledge and experience in mechanical and essential services, we would love to hear from you!
About You
As the Mechanical & Essential Services Coordinator, you will be responsible for effectively managing and maintaining Council's mechanical and essential services to the highest standards, ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements. In this role, you will work collaboratively with third-party service providers to coordinate and oversee specialized maintenance and essential service operations.
In addition, you will have:
- Certificate III Air Conditioning & Refrigeration, Certificate lll in Engineering - Mechanical Trade, or Certificate IV in Building & Construction or Diploma of Facilities Management with minimum five years' experience.
- WHS Induction Certificate.
- Current Driver's Licence.
- Experience in the areas of building services maintenance, compliance and projects.
- Experience in investigative work necessary in diagnosing faults.
- Proven project and contract management track record within the area of property maintenance and services.
- Ability to work in, and as an integral part of, a small team, contributing to the team dynamic.
Your commencing annual salary will range from $81,854.82 to $94,133.04 + Superannuation dependent on your experience and qualifications.
Culture & Benefits
- To and From work vehicle
- Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
- Hybrid work from home and office arrangements available for eligible positions
- Flexibility regarding start and finish times to suit your lifestyle
- Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approx. every 3 weeks
- Long service leave after 5 years, then accrued monthly
- 18 weeks paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday
- Annual performance reviews and Award increases
- Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
- Various health & well-being initiatives (i.e. flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.)
How to apply
Please ensure you give full answers to the online application questions, showcasing your abilities and experience. Your answers, in conjunction with your resume, will determine if you are invited to an interview.
Please note you do not need a "password" to use our on-line application system, however you have the option save and return to your application prior to the closing date. In addition to answering the online questions, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.
Closing Date: Thursday 20 March 2025 at 11:30pm
If you would like to know more, please see the position description or contact Jon Sorbara on 0419 411 825 for a confidential discussion.
City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety