Maintenance Officer (Handyperson)

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in Lidcombe is seeking a Maintenance Officer to supervise and perform hands-on trades-based facilities maintenance across the FASS campus. You will work within a collaborative Facilities Management team to keep infrastructure and equipment safe, reliable, and compliant.

The role combines practical maintenance with coordination and stakeholder engagement, offering variety and a meaningful career in a unique scientific environment.

Qualifications

• Current Trade Certificate in carpentry, electrical, plumbing or similar.
• Demonstrated experience delivering facilities maintenance services.
• Basic computer literacy skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Current NSW Drivers Licence and ability to travel for work purposes; learners not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Perform and coordinate maintenance tasks across Forensic & Analytical Science facilities.
• Ensure safety, functionality, and compliance of building infrastructure and equipment.
• Coordinate with Facilities Management and stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Independent work

Basic computer literacy

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Education

Trade certificate in carpentry/electrical/plumbing or similar

Job description

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Maintenance Supervisor (Tradesperson) Grade 1
Remuneration:$82,769.82 per annum + Superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ705488
Location: Forensic and Analytical Science Service Lidcombe
Applications Close: 16 November 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity

Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys variety, autonomy and solving problems that matter? Join the Forensic & Analytical Science Service (FASS) at Lidcombe as a Maintenance Officer and play a vital role in supporting the facilities that underpin critical scientific and forensic operations. This diverse role offers the opportunity to apply your trade expertise across a broad range of maintenance activities, helping to ensure that building infrastructure, equipment and essential services remain safe, reliable and fit for purpose.

Working within a collaborative Facilities Management team, you'll enjoy a unique blend of practical maintenance work, coordination responsibilities and stakeholder engagement. No two days are the same as you contribute to the smooth operation of a specialised scientific campus that supports important analytical and forensic services across NSW. If you're a proactive self-starter who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and enjoys the satisfaction of keeping complex facilities running at their best, this is an outstanding opportunity to build a rewarding career in a unique and meaningful environment.

What you'll be doing

The Maintenance Supervisor, Forensic & Analytical Science Service (FASS) is a hands-on, independent role suited to a trade-qualified professional responsible for performing and coordinating maintenance tasks across Forensic & Analytical Science facilities. The role’s primary responsibility as part of Facilities Management, is to ensure the safety, functionality, and compliance of building infrastructure and equipment on the FASS Lidcombe campus.

What we can offer you

Financial Benefits - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits

Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)

Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning

Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

• Current Trade Certificate in carpentry, electrical, plumbing or similar.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering facilities maintenance services within an organisation
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of basic computer literacy skills
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

Current NSW Drivers License and ability and willingness to travel for work purposes. Learners not accepted.

Information for applicants

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.

NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the Stepping Up website

You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.

All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2026_004 for more detail. The preferred candidate may be required to undergo a functional assessment prior to appointment.

An eligibility list may be created for similar vacancies in the future.

We encourage applicants to submit responses that reflect their own experiences and perspectives.

All staff employed by NSW FASS will be required to supply a reference buccal sample so that their DNA profile can be compared to other generated profiles to exclude the possibility of contamination.