Cbis operations technician Job at CSIRO (Geelong)

Job Description

We are seeking two Operations Technicians to join our CBIS Operations team at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP), a globally recognised high-containment biosecurity facility in Geelong. As the Operations Technician, you will play a key role in operating and supporting complex plant systems, automation infrastructure and security systems that underpin ACDP’s biocontainment environment. You’ll work across a diverse range of critical infrastructure, applying your technical expertise to maintain system performance, diagnose issues and support safe, continuous operations. This role combines hands-on technical work with operational coordination in a 24/7 environment. You’ll contribute to incident response, continuous improvement and compliance with strict regulatory and biosecurity requirements, supporting a facility that is central to Australia’s disease preparedness capability.

Job Responsibility

Operating and maintaining the Plant Control & Monitoring System (PC&MS), including fault diagnosis and rectification
Operating critical plant systems such as air handling and pressure-controlled environments, Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and biocontainment processes, incinerators, sterilisers and gas safety systems
Supporting the performance and availability of security systems (EACS and VMS)
Coordinating plant access and acting as a Permit Officer for high-risk work activities
Leading or contributing to continuous improvement and root cause analysis initiatives
Providing technical guidance, coaching and on-the-job training to staff and contractors
Supporting contractor management, maintenance activities and compliance requirements
Contributing to technical documentation including procedures, risk assessments and specifications
Participating in on-call and out-of-hours support, including emergency response roles

Requirements

Relevant electrical or mechanical trade qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant industry
Demonstrated knowledge of, and practical experience with SCADA/PLC and/or security systems within operational environments
High level technical knowledge, electrical / mechanical aptitude and understanding of building and related engineering systems, including experience in process control, plant diagnostic and maintenance methods
Proven ability to identify and resolve complex issues in operational plant environments, drawing on practical experience and applied technical expertise
Proven ability to use plant management control systems and/or physical security systems to operate, diagnose and maintain engineering plant and physical security systems
Ability to effectively manage a number of competing priorities simultaneously, and carry out non-routine tasks under general direction
Strong interpersonal skills and customer service focus, with the ability to work effectively in a small team and supervise trade, technical staff and contractors, including induction, work permits and work risk assessments
Strong written and oral communication skills, including experience with preparing written reports, producing test plans and commissioning documentation, with proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
Willingness to comply with ACDP microbiological and security requirements and participate in an on-call roster
Demonstrated evidence of professional and respectful behaviours and attitudes in a collaborative environment

What we offer

15.4% superannuation
leave entitlements
career development opportunities

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