Facilities Operations Officer

At a glance

Work type : 35 hours per week, Hybrid Working Arrangements

Salary: $87,851.88 plus 12% superannuation.

Employment Type: Permanent Full time

Closing date: 9pm, Sunday 14 June 2026

About the role

The Facilities Operations Officer coordinates and administers technical services across Council-owned buildings and facilities, ensuring safe, efficient operations that support community and business activities.

The role delivers high-quality customer service and manages operational financial administration, specifically invoice and payment processing, in line with Council systems, service standards and financial obligations.

This role will balance work requirements and daily priorities within Council’s flexible workplace policies.

On a daily basis you will:

Use Council financial and asset systems to process invoices, payments and purchase orders, maintaining accurate, auditable records.

Coordinate statutory building compliance administration in line with Council service standards and financial controls.

Support investigation and resolution of property-related matters.

Assist with property transactions, including asset capitalisation where required.

About You

You’re a facilities professional with strengths in administration, who enjoys coordinating building services and contractors to keep community and business facilities running safely and efficiently. You bring a customer-focused approach, sound judgement and the ability to balance competing priorities.

You will also bring:

Tertiary qualification in building construction, a relevant trade or a related discipline or a significant amount of comparable industry experience

Strong operational financial administration skills, with the ability to process invoices and purchase orders accurately, on time and in line with internal controls.

Experience in facilities administration, coordinating building services and contractors in busy environments.

Confidence using asset/financial systems and MS Office to maintain precise, auditable records.

Strong communication and organisation skills to manage stakeholders, deadlines and competing priorities.

Working knowledge of site safety, risk management and compliance.

What’s on offer

We are offering a full time permanent opportunity, with an attractive remuneration from $87, 851.88 plus 12% superannuation.

In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:

A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements

14 weeks paid parental leave

Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years

Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking)

Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)

Learning and development opportunities

Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport, flu shots, etc.)

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description .

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Anthony Girling on email agirling@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online.

Please attach a Cover Letter addressing the requirements of this role.

Applications close 9pm, Sunday 14 June 2026 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undertake a Pre-Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test.

Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA+ and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident in Australia to apply for this position. Applicants holding valid visas may be considered for Casual or Term contracts subject to their visa work conditions.