Research Facility Maintenance & Operations Specialist

Queensland Government; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Government is seeking a Maintenance Officer to oversee safe and efficient maintenance operations across facilities. Responsibilities include after-hours on-call duties, monitoring environmental systems, and coordinating with contractors on capital projects.

The role focuses on implementing risk management, quality assurance, and compliant work practices to support research facilities and asset reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repairs of plant, water and electrical systems.
• Knowledge of safety and WH&S practices in a research or public sector setting.
• Ability to liaise with contractors and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective maintenance operations including after-hours on-call duties.
• Operate and monitor building management and environmental systems.
• Plan and implement maintenance programs for equipment, infrastructure and assets.

Skills

Maintenance

Facilities management

Work health & safety

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

AgCommander

Chemwatch

Job description

Queensland Government is seeking a Maintenance Officer to oversee safe and efficient maintenance operations across facilities. Responsibilities include after-hours on-call duties, monitoring environmental systems, and coordinating with contractors on capital projects.

The role focuses on implementing risk management, quality assurance, and compliant work practices to support research facilities and asset reliability.