Property & Facilities Coordinator

Property & Facilities Coordinator

Location: Scone Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

About the role

Help shape the future of some of the Upper Hunter's most important community assets. As the Property & Facilities Coordinator, you'll lead the operational management, maintenance and continuous improvement of Council's diverse property portfolio, including the Scone Regional Livestock Selling Centre, White Park Equine Facility and Scone Memorial Airport. You will also manage Council-owned properties and Crown Land portfolios. You'll ensure these facilities remain safe, compliant and financially sustainable while delivering quality experiences for the community, businesses and visitors.

You'll lead a small team, coordinate contractors, oversee maintenance and capital works, support major events, build strong stakeholder relationships and help deliver continuous improvements across Council's facilities.

What's on offer

• Salary range from $1713.40 to $1919.00 per 35 hour week (based on relevant skills and experience) + 12% superannuation
• Annual Leave entitlements
• Generous uniform allowance
• Access to Long Service Leave after five years
• Training and upskilling opportunities
• Salary sacrifice options
• Secure, permanent employment with Council and the opportunity to make a genuine difference within your local community

What we need from you

• Demonstrated experience in property, facilities or operations management, including coordinating day-to-day operations, maintenance programs, contractors and service delivery.
• Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate teams, manage competing priorities and foster positive workplace culture.
• Strong knowledge of asset maintenance, Work Health and Safety, biosecurity and legislative compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with contractors, tenants, community groups, event organisers and other stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational, communication and customer service skills, with experience preparing reports and managing budgets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and asset or facility management systems.
• Current unrestricted Driver Licence and White Card (General Construction Induction).

Highly regarded

• Qualifications in property, asset or event management (or a related discipline).
• Knowledge of Local Government property management, Crown Land legislation and leasing processes.
• Experience within livestock, equine or rural operations.
• Understanding of saleyard operations, aviation facilities or Work Health and Safety management.

About us

Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community. Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing efficient, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

How to apply

We encourage all applicants to apply online and attach their cover letter and resume by the closing date by clicking "Apply for this job" or through Council's website - upperhunter.nsw.gov.au.

Closing Date: Friday 14 August 2026

Enquiries and further information

Give the People & Culture team a call on 02 6540 1110 or e-mail hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au to discuss this opportunity.

Diversity and inclusion

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via hr@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au or 02 65401100 to discuss.