Maintenance Supervisor

• Full-time, ongoing opportunity
• Location – Wollongbar, NSW
• Salary ranging from $ 91,636.00 + superannuation (Operational Staff Grade 6)

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You can deliver with impact, connect to what matters and live your way.

The NSW Department of Primary Industries (NSW DPI) supports the development of profitable primary industries that create a more prosperous NSW and contributes to a better environment through the sustainable use of natural resources.

The DPI Infrastructure, Investment & Business Branch works across the breadth of DPI and is focused on maximising utilisation and productivity of the Department’s infrastructure portfolio. Through strong partnerships we also identify commercialisation pathways and help share DPI’s future investments. Our programs focus on transforming our connections with customers through data and excellence in customer service and delivery of assistance programs.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW.  The Department of Regional NSW is a workplace where everyone is able to contribute and participate to their full potential, and we are proud to have a team that reflects the richness and complexity of the regional NSW communities we serve.
About the role

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for upgrades and maintenance by ensuring effective and efficient maintenance programs and targets are implemented for buildings, plant and equipment. The role engages maintenance contractors to ensure agreed outcomes are met and undertakes some maintenance tasks.

Working as a Maintenance Supervisor you will:

• In consultation with the Site Manager, manage the annual maintenance budget to ensure WH&S standards are met and infrastructure, plant & equipment is maintained to safe and acceptable standards including consideration of operating environments
• Induct contractors before work commences and manage them while on site
• Manage relocations and refurbishments by planning, consulting and coordinating contractor activities
• Prepare and manage site contracts e.g. scope of works, procurement contracts and reports
• Conduct inspections of equipment, maintain and make minor repairs as required, plan and supervise all maintenance
• Advise management of long-term maintenance requirements and the replacement of plant and equipment

About you:

The successful applicant will have:

• Experience in responding to and managing urgent breakdowns to safely maintain or return systems and facilities online with minimal impact
• Coordination and organisation skills, especially those required to ensure all site related contracts are managed and renewed as required
• Knowledge and experience in responding to differing maintenance requirements of old and new facilities.

Essential requirements:

• Trade qualification in building, electrical, plumbing or infrastructure and plant
• Experience in managing equipment maintenance and safety
• Current NSW Driver Licence

Apply now:

All applications must be submitted online and should include your current resume and a cover letter outlining your suitability for this position.

If you would like to hear more about this role, please contact David Miller **************@dpi.nsw.gov.au. Alternatively click to view the role description.

Applications close: Sunday 12 May 2024 at 11:55pm

A talent pool may be created from this recruitment action for ongoing and temporary roles of the same standard that may become available for filling over the next eighteen months. The successful applicant in this role may be required to undergo a police check, health assessment and other assessments as required.