Facilities officer, CSIRO

CSIRO

Location:
Australia, Geelong

Category:
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Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

73567.00 - 93630.00 AU$ / Year

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Job Description:

Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science and Innovation Agency. Enable world class science to occur! Provide facility maintenance support. We are looking for a Facilities Officer to join the Business and Infrastructure Services (CBIS) team, supporting the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) at CSIRO. In this hands-on role, you’ll assist with general building and grounds maintenance to help keep daily operations running smoothly. This is a varied and active position within a team that plays a key role in supporting world-class science. Please note, this role is part of an after-hours “on call” roster, providing 24/7 emergency response for the site (penalty rates apply).

Job Responsibility:

Undertaking building maintenance tasks through the facility
Ability to work under technical direction, apply knowledge and skills to a range of procedures and/or techniques
Providing overall care for workshop and tools to ensure a safe workplace is maintained
Respond courteously and efficiently to client requests, maintain clear communication regarding mutual expectations and monitor client satisfaction
Assisting with contractor management and supervision
Updating site records, and facility drawings and ensuring property database are kept up to date

Requirements:

Relevant trade qualifications and/or proven experience in related building field
Forklift and elevated work platform licence
Demonstrated ability to supervise and liaise with contractor personnel
Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in the delivery of trade-based services in support of site-based facility management
Contribute team participation and interpersonal skills and a strong “customer service” focus
Demonstrated judgement and flexibility in decision making and prioritisation of work
Demonstrated knowledge/experience and appreciation of relevant procedures/protocols associated with HSE requirements

Nice to have:

Experience in mechanical and building (architectural) trade/non-trade engineering activities
Have completed confined space training
Experience in the supervision of general ground staff
Appreciation of industrial and laboratory chemicals and gases

What we offer:

up to 15.4% superannuation + on call allowance
Flexible working arrangements

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 30, 2025

Expiration:
May 14, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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