Facilities Officer
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- REQ640279 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Full Time Ongoing
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $87,813 - $116,824 per annum plus Superannuation
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards NSW
Hours Per Week: 38 hours
Requisition ID: REQ640279
Closing Date: Tuesday, 10 March 2026 (11:59PM).
Join our Business Coordination (BCU) Team at Ministry of Health for an exciting employment opportunity and be part of the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
About us
- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words – they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
- Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
- Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.
To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.
About the role
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enhancing health and wellness while developing your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
We’re looking for a friendly and energetic Facilities Officer to join our team. Ideally you have experience in acting as a central point of contact for facilities related matters and providing your expertise and advise while working closely with building managers as well as internal and external stakeholders as required to coordinate facility maintenance and repairs, cleaning, security, access and parking.
If you’re someone who enjoys interacting with people, thrives in a dynamic environment, and can juggle multiple tasks, this is the role for you.
Health Manager Level 1 starting salary from $87,813 - $116,824 plus Super, with a 38-hour work week.
What you’ll be doing
The primary purpose of the Facilities Officer is to manage the day-to-day facilities operations to ensure a safe working environment and positive workplace experience.
Duties include but are not limited to the management of essential services, repairs and maintenance, as well as co-ordination of initiatives and projects that focus on enhancing the employee experience.
About you
We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:
- Demonstrated experience in facilities coordination, building operations, or property management within a complex organisation.
- Strong ability to manage contractors, maintenance requests, and service delivery to ensure operational efficiency.
- Well-developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with staff, contractors, and management.
- Proven organisational and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to prioritise competing tasks and respond to urgent issues in a fast-paced environment.
How to apply
At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.
Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and cover letter (1-2 pages) AND
- Explaining your interest and motivation in applying for this role and highlighting your relevant skills OR
- Demonstrate your ability by attaching a response to the two target questions below.
Target Questions (1-2 pages)
- Demonstrated experience in day to day facilities management and management of essential services in a large and complex/diverse service industry organisation.
- Experience working in a high volume and demanding professional environment with a capacity to prioritise, multi-task, achieve business goals, perform and always work with a customer focused approach.
For role related queries or questions contact Jasmaine Vella on Jasmaine.Vella@health.nsw.gov.au and quote REQ640279.
If you do require any adjustments to the recruitment process during the recruitment process, please contact Karen Kennedy on karen.kennedy8@health.nsw.gov.au.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 10 March 2026 (11:59PM).
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description.
- Find out more about applying for this position
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.
To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.
Additional information
- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- Please note the selection process will include a range of merit-based techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.
For more information about working at the NSW Health, please visit our career portal.
Applications Close: Tuesday, 10 March 2026 (11:59PM).
