TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers
Facilities Officer
Campus location negotiable within our Illawarra & South Coast Region (pending campus availability)
Establishing a talent pool to fill permanent or temporary positions across the Illawarra Region.
$93,813 – $103,551 salary package - includes base salary ($82,653 - $91,233), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading (if part time add paid pro-rata)
At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.
That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.
We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.
We invest in our people
At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.
We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.
About the role
The Facilities Officer is responsible for providing comprehensive facilities and asset management services to a cluster of TAFE NSW sites. The role liaises with contracted service providers and directly performs a range of activities including minor maintenance and repairs, security access, emergency response, stock control, distribution and systems administration, to ensure high standards of amenity, customer service, safety and compliance are achieved and maintained.
This is a permanent and temporary full-time position based at TAFE NSW's Shellharbour campus. The role may require travel to other TAFE NSW campuses across the Illawarra region.
About you
We are looking for driven, proactive and self-motivated Facilities Officers with demonstrated experience in applying knowledge of property, building or trades related industry to liaise with contractors, monitor work standards and compliance and perform minor maintenance tasks.
You have excellent organisational and administrative skills, a can-do positive attitude, and are self-directed and accountable. You enjoy building trusting relationships, collaborating with your team and taking initiative.
You must also hold a minimum class C drivers and forklift licences or willingness and ability to obtain; and willingness to update licences/certifications and undertake essential training as required.
To find out more about the role, click to view the Role Description
Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
TAFE NSW is committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.
To apply for this role, click 'apply now' and provide:
- Your current resume
- Copies of your qualifications, where applicable (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role
- A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)
Targeted Question: Describe a time when you had to coordinate contractors or service providers to complete maintenance or facilities-related work. What was your role, and how did you ensure quality and compliance requirements were met?
A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close 11:55pm AEDT Sunday 18 October 2026
Additional Information:
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:
Contact Charlotte Wade, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at charlotte.wade10@tafensw.edu.au or phone 02 79214692.
Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Simon Tomlinson, Regional Facilities Manager, via email at Simon.Tomlinson@tafensw.edu.au
For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.
This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.
To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.
A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.
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