Maintenance Supervisor (OAI)
About The Position
As Maintenance Supervisor, you will play a key role in keeping a diverse research and operational site running safely and effectively. This is an opportunity to take ownership of maintenance programs, coordinate practical infrastructure improvements and see the direct results of your work across buildings, plant, equipment and site services. Working closely with the Site Manager, researchers, technical teams, contractors and suppliers, you will plan and coordinate preventative and reactive maintenance, manage site contracts and support refurbishments, relocations and equipment replacement. You will also help manage the annual maintenance budget and provide practical advice on current and future infrastructure needs. No two days will be exactly the same. You may be coordinating contractors, inspecting equipment, preparing a scope of works, resolving an urgent breakdown or planning an improvement that strengthens site safety and reliability. The role also undertakes minor maintenance tasks where appropriate, providing a balance of practical involvement, coordination and forward planning. This is a role where your judgement and organisation will make a visible difference to the people who rely on the site and the important research and operational work undertaken there.
Requirements
- Trade qualification in building, electrical, plumbing or infrastructure and plant.
Nice To Haves
- Experience planning and coordinating maintenance for buildings, infrastructure, plant or equipment
- The ability to manage contractors safely and maintain productive working relationships
- Sound organisational skills, with the ability to manage planned work while responding calmly to urgent breakdowns
- Experience preparing scopes of work, maintenance records, reports or procurement documentation
- A practical understanding of workplace health and safety, risk management and equipment safety
- Sound judgement regarding maintenance priorities, value for money and longer-term asset requirements
- A collaborative and service-focused approach when working with site staff, researchers, suppliers and contractors
Responsibilities
- Plan and coordinate preventative and reactive maintenance.
- Manage site contracts.
- Support refurbishments, relocations and equipment replacement.
- Help manage the annual maintenance budget.
- Provide practical advice on current and future infrastructure needs.
- Coordinate contractors.
- Inspect equipment.
- Prepare a scope of works.
- Resolve urgent breakdowns.
- Plan improvements that strengthen site safety and reliability.
- Undertake minor maintenance tasks where appropriate.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Option to work from regional locations
- Access to professional development opportunities
- Part of a collaborative, inclusive team that values diversity and innovation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
