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- Great opportunity to work on an icon of Radio Astronomy worldwide
- Offering flexible hours, a change of pace from the busy cities, a calm lifestyle and affordable real estate
- An ideal spot for family members or partners, especially in mining, construction, transport, tourism, or agriculture.
- Undertake routine maintenance tasks such as lubrication, oil and grease sampling, and service inspections and fault-finding support for various mechanical systems.
- Keep accurate maintenance logs, markup engineering drawings and update documentation.
- Maintain stores and assets system, workshop and machine shop in good order.
- Repair and fabricate jigs and machines to support the maintenance and operation of the Telescopes and other on-site assets.
- Assist in identifying and implementing improved preventive maintenance routines and safe work procedures.
- Assist in a range of site activities such as receiver changes and interact and co-operate with other staff to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the observatory systems and site.
- Support the implementation of CSIRO's HSE plan, with a focus on organisational consistency across sites.
- Support the overall HSE culture of the Parkes site and provide subject matter expert advice to on-site staff.
- Contribute to HSE projects and positively challenge the status quo to influence continual HSE improvement across the site.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with site work groups, understand their unique HSE needs and make recommendations to guide management decisions.
- Contribute to a cohesive, collaborative, and innovative HSE team, provide hands-on HSE practical support to operational staff and liaise with the HSE team.
- Coach and educate staff through knowledge sharing and utilising best practices to enhance the overall HSE performance.
- Endorse HSE culture and lead by example, acknowledging and promoting behaviours to enable a positive and proactive HSE culture across the business.
- Develop and review policies, procedures, and systems and make recommendations.
- A valid manual class C driver's license.
- An NSW White Card.
- Experience in mechanical or electrical trades, including some fabrication.
- Demonstrated industrial experience in the maintenance and operation of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Demonstrated experience in fault finding and diagnosis of mechanical systems, including interpretation of civil, mechanical and electrical drawings.
- Relevant work experience operating in a HSE function and/or as a safety officer.
- Strong interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration, building trust, facilitating consensus. Proficient in written and verbal communication, adept with computer software for correspondence and documentation updates.
- Certificate or formal qualification in Health, Safety and Environment or prepared to obtain one once employed.
- Ability to interpret legislation and regulatory standards to identify problems and appropriately respond to issues and exposure to HSE hazard management.
- Have a First Aid Certificate or be prepared to obtain one once employed.
- Working at Heights certificate and Heights Rescue Training certificate.
- Licenses desirable to have or willing to work towards once employed:
- Medium Ridged (MR) Truck License
- High-Risk Work - Dogging (DG)
- High-Risk Work - Basic Rigging (RB)
- High-Risk Work - Basic Scaffolding (SB)
- Forklift License (Class LF)
- Elevated Work Platform License (HRW-WP)