Senior Public Facilities Officer

Location: Gunnedah, NSW 

Contract Type: Full Time, 35 hours per week 

Salary Range: Grade 17 ($1976.12 - $2181.27 per week + 12% Superannuation)

Application Deadline: 5:00pm, Monday 8 June 2026

A council truly passionate about community!

Gunnedah Shire Council is an integral part of the Gunnedah community, a vibrant, warm and friendly town surrounded by the expansive Liverpool Plains and framed by the Nandewar Ranges. At Gunnedah Shire Council we are committed to providing a friendly and helpful service to all stakeholders. We are dedicated to Gunnedah being a liveable and accessible community for all ages and demographics. Additionally, as a council we are proud to promote economic and business development in the region.

We are not only invested in the people of Gunnedah, we are also heavily invested in its employees and their future careers.

Are you passionate about maintaining safe, clean and welcoming public spaces for your community?

Gunnedah Shire Council is seeking a motivated and collaborative professional to join our Public Facilities team.

• Looking for a tree change? Enjoy a rural community lifestyle!
• Fantastic opportunity to advance your career in a vibrant local community!
• Receive an attractive salary up to $113,000/year (depending on experience/qualifications) PLUS super and salary packaging options! 
• Additional benefits include relocation assistance for the right applicant, a paid rostered day off every three weeks, ongoing professional development opportunities and negotiable flexibility!

Our Next Senior Public Facilities Officer

In this role, you’ll work closely with the Manager of Public Facilities and step into their shoes when needed, playing a key part in the smooth operation of our public spaces—from parks and sporting fields to swimming pools, the airport, and bushfire management. You’ll help deliver essential services that make a real difference to the community.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Support management of Public Facilities Unit functions

• Assist with developing and implementing strategies and plans

• Help with asset management alongside staff

• Contribute to business planning and resource management

• Prepare operational plans and budgets

• Write and review grant applications, strategic documents, plans, and reports to secure funding and guide future initiatives

• Coordinate and supervise capital expenditure projects

• Assist with tenders, quotations, and Council reports

• Build relationships with facility user groups

• Manage leases/licenses and engage in community consultation

• Undertake Aerodrome Reporting Officer training and conduct inspections

• Support bushfire management and continuous improvement

• Perform administrative tasks and maintain records

• Respond to customer requests in line with service standards

• Participate in Council’s on-call roster

To read the full position description, please click here.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

We’re looking for someone who truly understands the power of connection—a people person who can engage with others at all levels, both within the team and the broader community.

You’re someone who excels at:

• Active listening with empathy, ensuring everyone feels heard and valued

• Navigating challenging conversations with confidence, resolving conflicts and providing calm, constructive solutions

• Communicating with understanding and humility, delivering the right message to the right person at the right time

• Balancing the demands of being hands-on with the ability to handle admin tasks and clear, concise communication

• Always being hungry for learning and self-improvement, committed to developing both professionally and personally

• Demonstrating resilience and the ability to adapt to change, remaining composed under pressure

• Organising and multitasking effectively to manage a diverse range of tasks

• Thriving in a dynamic environment, balancing time between the office and being out in the community

• Writing high-quality grant applications and strategic documents that influence decision-making and funding outcomes

• Building strong relationships with stakeholders and managing community relations with ease

• Leading with strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative approach to working with others

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re resilient, adaptable, and always looking for ways to improve.

Why Join Gunnedah Shire Council?

Working at Gunnedah Shire Council offers a range of benefits, some of which include:

 - Work only 35 hours per week!

 - Accrue a Rostered Day Off (RDO) every 3 weeks, helping you manage the work-life balance

 - Flexible Working Arrangements Negotiable

 - Long Service Leave after 5 years!

 - Access to 2 Health and Wellbeing days annually, allowing you to get to those important appointments

 - Receive annual award salary increases with potential for further increases during performance appraisal cycles

 - Salary packaging and salary sacrificing options available - Salary Packaging Australia

 - Supportive and dynamic work environment.

 - Professional development and career growth opportunities.

 - 4 weeks annual leave

 - Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community.

 - Access to employee wellbeing programs

 - Active social club

For further information regarding this role please contact Ashley Gardner, Manager Public Facilities, on 02 6740 2100 or see the attached Position Description

How to Apply

Please read the Position Description by clicking on the link above. It is important to read this carefully to understand what the job involves.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification or skill. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

If this sounds like you, click the Apply button below, complete the application form. Please ensure you answer all questions and upload a current resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role, as well as any copies of relevant qualifications that support your application. The use of AI to assist with creating and formatting documents is welcomed; however, written responses should remain thoughtful and personalised, as generic or impersonal submissions may be viewed less favourably

Only candidates with current Australian work rights (Australian citizens, permanent residents, NZ citizens with a current passport, valid work visa) will be considered.

Further information

As part of the recruitment process, suitable applicants will be required to complete pre-employment screening which may include relevant background checks, functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol screening. Our recruitment process is primarily via system generated emails. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting your application to avoid missing crucial updates and outcomes.

Email notifications may include application confirmation, interview invitations, request for references, and application outcomes. Please check your email regularly, including your junk email.

Council is an equal opportunity employer is committed to a merit-based workforce that encompasses inclusiveness and diversity in an environment of mutual respect. We invite, encourage, welcome and value candidate of all ages and from all backgrounds.

For all enquiries regarding the application and recruitment process, please contact the People and Culture team on 02 6740 2100 or peopleandculture@gunnedah.nsw.gov.au