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Facilities Officer

Coffs Harbour Education Campus

Permanent full-time opportunity

Salary Package $91,081.24 – $100,536.00 (includes base salary $80,246 - $88,576 per annum) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish. 

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs.

About the role

The Facilities Officer is responsible for providing comprehensive facilities and asset management services to the Coffs Harbour Education Campus. The role liaises with contracted service providers and directly performs a range of activities including minor maintenance and repairs, security access, emergency response, stock control, distribution and systems administration, to ensure high standards of amenity, customer service, safety and compliance are achieved and maintained.

About You 

We are looking for a driven, proactive and self-motivated Facilities Officer with demonstrated experience in applying knowledge of property, building or trades related industry to liaise with contractors, monitor work standards and compliance and perform minor maintenance tasks.

You have excellent organisational and administrative skills, a can-do positive attitude, and are self-directed and accountable. You enjoy building trusting relationships, collaborating with your team and taking initiative.

In addition to the above you will have:

• Certificate IV in relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience in the facilities management field.
• Minimum class C drivers licence, and a forklift licence or willingness and ability to obtain one; and willingness to update licences/certifications and undertake essential training as required.

Highly Desirable

• Forklift licence 
• Project management qualifications or experience 
• Contractor management Experience 
• Current First Aid certificate
• Experience working within the education industry 

To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11:55pm Sunday 22nd March 2026

To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume
• A response to two (2) targeted questions when prompted in the application form (max 300 words per question) 

Targeted Question 1: Tell us about a time when you had to coordinate with multiple stakeholders, such as campus staff, contractors, or infrastructure teams to resolve a facilities or operational issue. How did you communicate with each group, manage expectations, and ensure the work was completed safely and to the required standard?

Targeted Question 2: Can you give an example of when a contractor’s work did not meet expectations or timelines? What steps did you take to address the issue, communicate with stakeholders, and ensure the work was completed correctly?”

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Peta Handley via Peta.handley@tafensw.edu.au

Role-specific enquiries: contact Andrew Meadows, Facilities & Business Operations Manager, via andrew.meadows5@tafensw.edu.au or 0474 810 421

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.  

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. 

For ongoing positions in the NSW Public Sector, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. 

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.