Buildings and Facilities Support Officer
Job No:
CSCO191
Location:
Cooktown, QLD
BUILDINGS & FACILITIES SUPPORT OFFICER
Are you highly organised, customer-focused, and enjoy keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? Cook Shire Council is looking for a Buildings & Facilities Support Officer to provide essential administrative support to our Building and Facilities team.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You will provide high-quality customer service and administrative support to Council's Building and Facilities maintenance team. You'll be responsible for ensuring maintenance requests are effectively managed, procurement processes are completed accurately, contractors are coordinated efficiently, and records remain current and compliant.
This role requires someone who is highly organised, enjoys problem solving and can confidently manage multiple priorities while maintaining a strong focus on customer service.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
- Coordinate building and facility maintenance requests through Council's CRM system.
- Process quotes, purchase orders, goods receipting and invoices.
- Support tradespeople by organising materials, scheduling works and maintaining records.
- Liaise with contractors, staff and customers to ensure maintenance activities run efficiently.
- Maintain key registers, electronic records and other administrative systems.
- Provide professional customer service and general administrative support.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Experience in administration and managing corporate information systems.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities.
- Outstanding communication and customer service skills.
- A proactive team player with great attention to detail.
- Experience in Local Government is desirable
WHY JOIN COOK SHIRE COUNCIL?
- Be part of a supportive, close-knit crew that genuinely has your back
- Work in one of Queensland's most stunning and unique regions
- On-the-job training professional and development opportunities
- Secure local government employment under the Queensland Local Government Industry Award
- Diverse and rewarding work that supports the local community
READY TO GET STUCK IN?
If you're motivated, organised and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where your work makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
How to apply
To apply, please review the Candidate Information Pack for this position. To be considered for selection you will need to submit:
- a Cover Letter outlining why you are interested in this role; and
- a detailed and up to date Resume/CV.
Applications should be submitted online. Click on the "Apply Now" tab below to apply.
Applications will close 5.00pm Tuesday 21 July 2026, Don't miss your chance to apply!
Cook Shire Council will be assessing applications as they are submitted, so get in early. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early should a suitable candidate be identified.
SUMMARY & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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Job reference |
CSC191 |
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Position: |
Building and Facilities Support Officer |
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Location: |
Based in Cooktown's Main Administration Office, 10 Furneaux Street Cooktown, Qld. |
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Tenure: |
Full time, permanent position |
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Remuneration: |
Queensland Local Government Industry (Stream A: Division 2, Section 1) Award – State 2017 – Level 3 $83,208 to $87,319 pa + allowances |
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Leave Entitlements: |
5 weeks annual leave |
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Superannuation: |
12% superannuation contributions |
Cook Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer and encourages a diverse workplace. Indigenous community members and women are strongly encouraged to apply.
All applications are assessed on merit
