Employment Opportunities

Our community has an enviable work life balance that is often the main reason people move to our area.

Break O’Day is the home of one of the world’s most beautiful coastal areas, the Bay of Fires which has received international acclaim, as well as some of the state’s most scenic waterfalls and forests. Combine this with St Helens being the central hub for services on the east coast, it is clear that Break O’Day has it all, and that is what we were Tasmania’s Top Tourism Town in 2020 and runner up in 2021! For more information about our area click here:

Building Maintenance & Municipal Support Officer (full time)

The role

The Building Maintenance & Municipal Support Officer is a key member of the Council’s Building Maintenance team, responsible for building and facility maintenance across the municipality. This role involves assisting in delivering Capital Works Program building projects, performing preventative and reactive maintenance of Council’s buildings and structures, and conducting inspections to ensure that all facilities meet and are maintained to Council requirements.

The position requires commitment to our organisational values, which emphasize “working as a team with open and honest communication. We act with integrity while demonstrating respect, and we maintain a positive and proactive attitude in our actions.”

The person we are looking for

We are looking for a skilled and reliable professional with experience in building maintenance and construction. They will have strong time management, communication skills, and a commitment to safety, teamwork, and Council’s values. Physically capable and proactive, they’ll confidently support preventative and reactive maintenance schedule and the capital works across the municipality.

Hours

The minimum hours of work for this position are 76 hours per fortnight. Specifically, your normal hours will be Monday to Thursday (8.5hrs) from 7.30am to 4.30pm and Friday (8hrs) from 7.30am to 4.00pm, with a 30-minute lunch break and a regular Rostered Day off (RDO) approx. every two weeks.

To facilitate safe efficient work practices, start and finish times may be varied between 7:00am and 7:00pm by mutual agreement.

Pay

The applicable salary will depend on the qualifications, skills, and experience of the successful Applicant. The position has been classified as Technical Level 2B under the Break O’Day Council Enterprise Agreement 2018. Currently this provides for a minimum salary entry point of $67,908.79

The council pays a superannuation contribution of 12.5% on all wages.

When do applications need to be submitted by?

Applications close 5pm Friday 27 June 2025.

To apply, you must address each selection criteria.

This is achieved by describing and giving specific examples how your previous work experience has allowed you to develop each of the skills and abilities required. The quality of your writing is not what we are assessing; it is your work experience as it relates to the tasks required and described.

A complete application will require: