Technical Officer, Emergency Response & Facilities

Menzies Research Institute; Launceston; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Job summary

Australian Maritime College invites a hands-on Technical Officer to Bell Bay to maintain emergency response training facilities and equipment. You will support safe, high‑quality training environments for students and researchers while coordinating maintenance activities and supervising contractors.

The role emphasizes practical experience across emergency services and maritime operations, with a strong focus on safety, risk assessments and compliance.

Qualifications

• We value practical experience across emergency services, defence, maritime operations, industrial maintenance or other operational environments.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple operational activities and manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a strong focus on safety, wellbeing and risk management across activities and processes.
• Coordinate routine maintenance and repairs of plant, equipment and facilities to support student training outcomes.
• Prepare training equipment for fire and emergency response activities.
• Engage with and supervise contractors to ensure safe, timely work with positive outcomes.
• Maintain risk management standards, including SOPs, WHS inspections and documentation.

Skills

Emergency services

Maritime operations

Industrial maintenance

Contractor supervision

Education

Current driver licence

National High‑Risk Work Licence (Forklift Truck)

Working at Heights Certificate

Confined Space Certificate

First Aid/CPR Certification

Working with Vulnerable People registration

Job description

Australian Maritime College invites a hands-on Technical Officer to Bell Bay to maintain emergency response training facilities and equipment. You will support safe, high‑quality training environments for students and researchers while coordinating maintenance activities and supervising contractors.

The role emphasizes practical experience across emergency services and maritime operations, with a strong focus on safety, risk assessments and compliance.