Facilities officer

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The opportunity

• ​​​​​​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). 

Your duties will include:

• 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. 

Location: Australian Centre of Disease Preparedness, Geelong, Vic

Salary: AU$73,567 - AU$93,630 plus up to 15.4% superannuation + on call allowance

Tenure: Indefinite

Reference: 99863

To be considered you will need:

• 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. 

Desirable:

• 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. 

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian citizens only and the successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Negative Vetting 1 level. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements, including Security Assessment/Microbiological Security Requirements for Personnel Working on the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) Site. 

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

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How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close

14 May 2025 11:00pm AEST