BUILDING MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR

We’re seeking a skilled and proactive Building Maintenance Coordinator to oversee the daily operations of The Western Sydney Records Centre and its offsite facilities. In this hands-on role, you’ll ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective maintenance of buildings and equipment—playing a key role in preserving NSW’s archival heritage. If you’re a facilities expert who thrives on responsibility and collaboration, we want to hear from you!

What the opportunity is:

• Employment with Museums of History NSW
• Clerk Grade 5/6. Remuneration package includes salary ($99,938 to $110,271), employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• Ongoing full-time employment.
• The role will work across Sydney.

WHAT WE DO

Museums of History NSW brings together a portfolio of iconic museums, rich collections and heritage sites, the nation’s oldest archive collection, vital recordkeeping services and expert staff.
We bring history to life by sharing the stories of our places and collections. Through the State Archives Collection, we manage NSW’s official documentary heritage, supporting government transparency and the public’s right to access information.
These two roles do not just sit side by side – they inform and enrich each other. By preserving and making accessible our places, collections and archives, we create opportunities for people to explore the past and better understand their own place in the world. By supporting lifelong learning and inviting people to come together, we promote civic literacy, empathy, wellbeing and belonging.
We believe that history belongs to everyone. This is the promise and the purpose of MHNSW.
Museums of History NSW is a state cultural institution, established under the Museums of History NSW Act 2022. It is an agency of the NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport (DCITHS).

WHAT YOU’LL DO WITH US:

This role supports the day-to-day operations of The Western Sydney Records Centre and its offsite’ sites by monitoring and coordinating the maintenance and repair of plant, equipment and buildings to ensure that they operate in an efficient, effective and safe manner.
For more information on the role you are welcome to contact Dean Taylor, Building & Facilities Manager via 0408 149 517 or dean.taylor@mhnsw.au.
Click here for the role description including the capabilities required for this role.

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO APPLY

To apply you will need to submit the following:

• A one to two page cover letter outlining how your skills and experiences meet the essential requirements for this role.
• A current resume listing two referees, and
• Respond to the 2 targeted questions (no more than 300 words per answer). Your responses to the targeted questions should be submitted online during your application and not included in the covering letter.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE:

• A current Australian driver’s licence.
• Willingness to work across and ability to travel to multiple work locations.
• Ability to participate in the Facilities and Security Team after hours on-call roster system.