Facilities Officer - Level 2

CEA Technologies, Inc.; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

14% superannuation

Free car parking

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance and wellbeing

Job summary

CEA Technologies in Australia is seeking a Facilities Officer – Level 2 to support maintenance across our offices in Canberra. You will manage facilities project works, repairs, maintenance and related admin tasks under supervision.

Ideal candidates are reliable, enjoy hands-on work, and can operate both in a team and independently. Trade qualifications, White Card, and a current Australian driver licence are highly valued for this role.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications in construction preferred.
• Experience in hands-on building maintenance and repair.
• Full Australian driver licence required.
• Completed Test and Tag qualifications.
• White Card required.
• Ability to use power tools safely.
• Knowledge of WHSE policies and WHS regulations.
• Eligible to obtain AGSVA Negative Vetting 1.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings, plant, equipment and furniture to a high standard.
• Prioritise safety and address identified risks promptly.
• Undertake minor capital works and changes as directed.
• Support scheduled maintenance and capital projects for CEA.
• Assist with business case preparation and scoping of works.
• Maintain clean records and asset registers; support maintenance queue.

Skills

Power tools safe use

Teamwork

Independent work

Budget awareness

Driver licence

Test and Tag

White Card

Microsoft Suite

AGSVA Vetting readiness

Education

Trade qualifications in construction

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CEA is an Australian Commonwealth company that designs, develops, manufactures and sustains advanced active phased array radar systems. The company’s design principles and commitment to investment in research and development ensures innovative thinking, technological skill, and quality fabrication.

Our programs include the ANZAC and Hunter Class frigates and air defence applications for Army and Air Force, and Range applications. Through our longstanding and ongoing collaboration with Defence, CEA Technologies has undertaken research and development into all aspects of active electronically scanned array technologies. This has resulted in the creation of a highly-modular and scalable product suite, which have become integral to a wide range of critical Defence capabilities.

The Position

The Facilities Officer – Level 2 plays a key role in the upkeep of CEA Technologies offices. In this role you will be responsible for conducting facilities project works, repairs, maintenance and associated administration tasks under the direction of the Facilities Leading Hand.

If you are reliable and versatile maintenance and/or facilities worker, who thrives in a tight-knit team, where you can be active and work with your hands, this may be a great opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure assigned buildings, plant, equipment and furniture assets are maintained to a high standard.

Perform tasks with a Health and Safety focus and deal with identified risks in a timely manner.

Undertake minor capital works Projects/Changes as directed.

Assist with scheduled/preventative maintenance activities, capital works projects and provide operational support to CEA projects as directed.

Participate in basic Business Cases and Scope of Works as directed.

Assist in general maintenance of CEA i.e. Cleaning, Painting, Rubbish Removal, etc.

Work with the Repairs & Maintenance Officer to provide general maintenance services.

Provide internal customer maintenance support activities as required.

Escort external contractors around premises.

Administrative recordkeeping as directed.

Other duties as directed by the Facilities Leading Hand.

• Six weeks annual
• Superannuation of 14.0%
• Free car parking
• Paid parental, compassionate, defence reserve & voluntary emergency services leave
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programs
• Access to health insurance for the defence community, partners and families
• Salary packaging for novated leasing
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Our Ideal Candidate

Comfortable working within a team and independently when required.

Experience in independently managing small works projects.

Experience in completing hands-on building maintenance and repair work. Trade qualifications and experience in construction industry highly desirable.

Ability to handle and use power tools in a safe manner.

Basic understanding of budget management and forecasting.

Full unrestricted Australian Driver Licence.

Completed Test and Tag qualifications.

White Card Required

Intermediate computer skills and Microsoft Suite usage (Word, Outlook, Excel) for administrative tasks (e-mail, recordkeeping, maintenance job queue, asset register).

Ability to build comprehensive knowledge of CEA WHSE Policies and Procedures, and WHS regulations i.e. working in high risk environments, working at heights and confined spaces

Eligible to obtain and maintain an AGSVA clearance – Negative Vetting 1.

ITAR

– This position requires employees to access equipment and data that is subject to U.S International Traffic and Arms Regulation (ITAR). As such, applicants must disclose the following information at the time of application.

• o Place of Birth
• o Countries of current or past citizenship (including any dual citizenship or nationality) and residence,
• o Countries of issue for current and past passports and
• o Other information related to their nationality for security and ITAR compliance purposes.

To find out more about our Citizenship and Nationality requirements, please visit www.cea.com.au

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at CEA

CEA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create a culture where all employees are respected and empowered to contribute positively to our organisation, regardless of their cultural background, age, gender identity, neurodiversity, disability, family and carer commitments, religion or sexuality.

We welcome applications from veterans, those returning from a career break, people with disabilities and those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.

For information on Equal Employment Opportunity & Privacy or Security & Citizenship requirements please visit www.cea.com.au/opportunities-at-cea

Should you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. You can also email ***********@cea.com.au for a confidential discussion.