Facilities Operations Officer

At a Glance

Work type: 35 hours per week
Salary: $91,365.95 to $100,642.13 + 12% superannuation
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Closing date: 9pm, Sunday 13 September 2026

The City of Parramatta is in the midst of significant growth and transformation. With a community that brings together many cultures, skills and stories, a changing skyline and new investments, this is an exciting time to be part of the journey. Parramatta 2050 gives us a clear picture of where we’re heading; a connected, creative and sustainable City with opportunities for everyone. Every role at City of Parramatta contributes to this next chapter, helping us build a strong, thriving Parramatta for the people who live, work and spend time here.

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 high-volume 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.

In this role 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.

What’s on offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package from $91,365.95 to $100,642.13 + 12% superannuation

Your employee experience with City of Parramatta includes: 

• Flexibility: Hybrid working conditions, flexi‑time scheme, additional leave over the Christmas period 
• Leave: 14 weeks paid parental leave, 15 days personal leave, Long service leave after 5 years 
• Wellbeing: Employee led networks (ERGs), Fitness passport, Flu vaccinations, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Ongoing wellbeing initiatives, Health insurance discounts.
• Location & Convenience: Central Parramatta location, discounted parking, Novated leasing available
• Growth: Learning and development programs, leadership pathways, free LinkedIn Learning 

About you

The successful candidate is someone who has:

• Strong operational financial administration skills, with the ability to process high volume invoices and purchase orders accurately, on time and in line with internal controls.
• Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs, while quickly learning and applying new systems, processes, and procedures in a fast-paced environment
• 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.

To be considered for this role, you must meet the essential requirements in the Position Description, including:
Qualifications/Licences: {insert required qualifications and / or licences}

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

Want to know more?

Review our Values Flyer to learn more about the behaviours that guide how we work. 

Further details about this role can be found in the Position Description. 

For a confidential discussion, please contact the Recruitment Team via [email protected].

How to apply

Applications must be submitted online by 9pm, Sunday 13 September 2026. Applications submitted by other means will not be accepted.

Please upload:

• Current resume and cover letter addressing the Position Description

Please note: Candidates who do not meet the essential qualification and licence requirements may not progress through the recruitment process.

This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo the below pre-employment compliance checks:

• Pre‑employment medical: Pre‑Employment Medical Check, which also includes a Drug and Alcohol test. 

The City of Parramatta supports a drug and alcohol‑free working environment. Employees may be subject to random testing.

How we work: Inclusion & Belonging
At the City of Parramatta, inclusion and belonging are central to how we work. We’re building a workforce that reflects our diverse community and value different perspectives and lived experiences. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, people of all ages, women, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, ADF veterans, and others who bring unique perspectives.

We are committed to a fair, inclusive, and accessible recruitment process and support reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment – contact [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Eligibility: 
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.