Careers at TAFE NSW

A career of life-changing impact

Facilities Officer

Ourimbah Campus

3 x Permanent Full-Time Opportunities Available  

Base salary range of $80,246 - $88,576 p.a 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.

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, and depending on your role, a 35 or 38 hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

The Facilities Officer is responsible for delivering a broad range of facilities and asset management services across multiple TAFE NSW sites. This includes undertaking minor maintenance and repairs, coordinating site access, supporting emergency and safety activities, managing stock and supplies, and ensuring facilities are safe, functional and well‑maintained. The role also provides day‑to‑day support to contracted service providers by confirming work requirements, coordinating site inductions and monitoring performance.

The Facilities Officer contributes to maintaining high standards of customer service, safety and compliance while effectively using computerised systems to support operational tasks. The role also assists with broader facilities initiatives, campus events and logistics activities, helping to ensure positive outcomes for staff, students and visitors across the TAFE NSW network

This full-time opportunity is located at the TAFE NSW Ourimbah Campus.

About You 

You are a proactive, hands‑on facilities professional with experience working in property, building, or trades‑related environments. You’re confident coordinating contractors, supporting on‑site works, and carrying out minor maintenance tasks to ensure facilities remain safe, functional and compliant. You bring strong communication skills, a customer‑focused approach, and the ability to stay calm, flexible and solutions‑focused when responding to changing priorities or urgent issues.

You’re comfortable using computerised systems to manage work tasks and complete administration, and you take accountability for working safely and responsibly. You hold (or can obtain) the required licences, including a Working with Children Check and Class C driver licence, and you’re willing to travel across regional sites as needed. Above all, you value teamwork, integrity, and delivering high‑quality service to support positive outcomes for TAFE NSW staff, students and visitors

Essential Requirements:

1. A valid Working with Children Check (required prior to commencement).
2. Certificate IV in relevant discipline or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience.
3. Experience applying knowledge of property, building or trades related industry to liaise with contractors, monitor work standards and compliance and perform minor maintenance tasks.
4. Demonstrated experience performing administration tasks and using computerised systems to support work activities.
5. Minimum class C drivers and forklift licences or willingness and ability to obtain; and willingness to update licences/certifications and undertake essential training as required.
6. Willingness and ability to travel and work at sites across the regional network as required.

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

An eligibility list will be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently become vacant during the next 18 months. 

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: Sunday 01st March, at 11:55pm

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

• Current resume (PDF)
• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable, (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role.
• Address the targeted question when prompted in the application form (MAX 300 words)

Targeted Question 1: Tell me about a situation where you identified risks or non‑compliance in a contractor’s work. What steps did you take to address it? (Max 300 word response)

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

Role-specific enquiries: contact Senior Facilities Coordinator North, Sean Bassett, via email Sean.Bassett@tafensw.edu.au

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. 

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

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.