At the City of Stirling, we’re proud to be WA’s largest local government, serving over 243,000 residents with more than 200 community-focused services. With a workforce of 1,500, we’re committed to building an inclusive, capable and future-ready organisation. We invest in our people, embrace innovation, and offer a workplace where flexibility, wellbeing and growth are more than just words - they’re how we work.

You’ll lead a high-impact facilities maintenance function that supports the safety, reliability and performance of the City’s buildings. This role combines operational leadership, contract management, budget oversight and stakeholder engagement across a diverse portfolio of community facilities.

If you enjoy solving complex maintenance challenges, developing capable teams and improving service outcomes for the community, this is an opportunity to make a visible contribution every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead reactive and renewal maintenance programs
• Manage facility maintenance contracts and contractors
• Develop budgets, programs and work scopes
• Monitor expenditure, performance and service levels
• Support building inspections and maintenance planning
• Lead, coach and develop your team
• Manage permits, compliance and WHS requirements
• Strengthen systems, records and service processes

Position Description

We’re looking for a facilities maintenance leader with sound technical judgement, strong contract management capability and a practical approach to leading people and improving services. You’ll ideally bring:

• Facilities management qualification or related experience
• Strong facility maintenance and building knowledge
• Proven contract management and administration skills
• Experience managing large building portfolios
• Strong budgeting and financial management capability
• Effective leadership and supervisory skills
• Sound negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Current driver’s licence and police clearance

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Flexible hours and free parking
• Boosted superannuation and extra leave options
• Gym discounts and wellness programs

Ready to Make a Real Impact?

Join a team where your work truly matters. From supporting building maintenance to improving service delivery, you’ll help keep our facilities running smoothly and make a visible difference across the community every day.

Additional Information

Applications close: Monday 31 August 2026 at 11:59pm.  The City may choose to hold interviews prior to the closing date so don't wait to put in your application

For enquiries contact: Catherine Cramsie (08) 9205 8360

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.