Planning and Maintenance Officer

About the client

A leading local government organisation in the Water Networks team is looking for an experienced Planning and Maintenance Officer (Technical). This role is suited to a well-organised administration professional who has hands-on experience supporting maintenance planning and coordination, and who wants to help deliver important infrastructure services across the region.

Key duties

• Check maintenance requests, action them, and create the relevant work orders.
• Organise how maintenance tasks are assigned and moved through the team.
• Support the planning and reporting of capital works and renewal projects.
• Assist with programs related to water meter renewal and replacement.
• Keep asset records current and maintain operational databases.
• Review maintenance trends and asset performance information.
• Draft reports and supporting documents for operational and compliance needs.
• Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to planning and operations staff.
• Maintain team records, procedures, and on-call rosters.

What you’ll need

• Previous experience in administration, planning, or maintenance support positions.
• Strong time management and the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications.
• Exposure to CMMS, asset management, or maintenance software is an advantage.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
• Comfort working independently as well as in a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and practical problem-solving ability.
• Certificate III in Business Administration, or a similar qualification, is desirable.
• Background in asset maintenance, utilities, water, construction, or local government is desirable.
• Understanding of maintenance planning and asset management concepts.

Additional information

Applicants can contact Rebecca Homewood on 0749 694 733 or email [email protected] for further details. Job order reference number: 7226J202630206.

About the employer

The employer is one of Australia’s largest workforce solutions companies, supported by more than 25 years of experience. It provides end-to-end recruitment, skills, and career development services across sectors such as Mining, Construction, Industrial, Engineering, Healthcare, and Social Care.

Equal opportunity

The company promotes an inclusive workplace and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds. It supports diversity across race, gender, age, religion, culture, and ability.