Tradesperson

• Full-time ongoing opportunity
• Salary starting from $ 77,576.00pa + super (Operational Staff Grade 4)
• Located in Wagga Wagga

Diversity and inclusion are core values of the Department of Regional NSW. We encourage applications from people with a range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. This includes differences in culture,?gender, sexual orientation, language and disability status or other attributes.
The Tradesperson provides expertise, guidance and strategic input into the maintenance of Departmental buildings, critical services, plant and equipment. The role also oversees maintenance contractors to ensure agreed outcomes are met and undertakes maintenance tasks when required.
If you have relevant industry experience in electrical, refrigeration, equipment or data cabling or alarm control systems we want to hear from you.
About the role
As our new Tradesperson at the Wagga Wagga Agricultural Institute, you will be required to:

• Assist with the maintenance of buildings, plant and equipment to support Departmental operations and undertake maintenance tasks when required.
• Communicate with maintenance contractors to ensure agreed outcomes are met.
• Input and respond to work orders in the Departments maintenance software programme MEX.
• Respond to breakdowns of key equipment on site to minimize disruption to research service delivery.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Building trade qualifications (e.g., Electrical or Electrical Mechanical).
• Current NSW Driver Licence and the ability and willingness to travel.
• Current NSW Forklift Operator's Licence (or the ability to gain).

How to apply?
We would like to take the opportunity to wish you and those closest to you a safe and happy Christmas.
The Department of Regional NSW Recruitment team will be taking a break over the Christmas period and during this time, and there won't be anyone available until 8 January 2024. Recruitment will recommence the week of 8 January 2024 when the panel return from leave. If you have any enquiries, you can contact Peter Jessop at
Applications close on 28 January 2023 at 11.55pm
A recruitment pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same role or role type 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/or other assessments as required.?
If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to and a member of the team will contact you for a confidential discussion.
We work hard every day to support and grow thriving communities across regional NSW that will have a positive impact on generations to come. Our goal is always to be a trusted local partner and problem-solver working deeply in the community.
As part of our team, you will be able to:

• Deliver with impact. You are empowered and trusted to create impact through exposure to cutting edge projects and research, career defining opportunities, and get to be part of a team creating sustainable solutions that will leave a legacy.
• Connect to what matters. We are all about forming deep community relationships, fostering our passionate and connected teams. It is central to our work to support a true sense of belonging across the team.
• Live your way. From bringing your whole self to work, through to designing flexibility, that fits you and the team, at Regional NSW you will be able to find the balance that works for you.

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