Facility and assets control systems technician (geelong)

Support the ongoing maintenance of the Barwon Precinct Prisons and facilities.

Ongoing, full‐time opportunity to work with a high‐performing and passionate team.

VPS Grade4: $95,102–$107,905 plus superannuation.

About the Business Unit

The Barwon Precinct was formed to drive efficiencies in service delivery across the four prisons located in Lara. The Facility and Assets group managed $1.27billion in physical assets and provides strategic asset management planning services in addition.

The Barwon Precinct consists of HM Prison Barwon, Marngoneet Correctional Centre, Karreenga Annexe, Western Plains Correctional Centre, Statewide Services Centres and a State fire training centre.

About the Role

The Control Systems Technician is a field‐based role and requires a Restricted Electrical Worker's licence (REL) holder. Responsibilities include maintaining, troubleshooting and optimising control systems critical to pumps, Variable Speed Drives (VSDs), HVAC‐R and associated facility management systems. The role ensures reliability, efficiency and safety of these systems.

• Perform inspections, maintenance and fault diagnosis for pumps, VSDs, HVAC‐R and related systems.
• Install, calibrate, monitor and maintain sensors, actuators and field devices.
• Provide technical support and collaborate with stakeholders for system improvements.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Respond promptly to emergencies to minimise downtime.
• Assist other trades and maintenance personnel in delivering maintenance works.
• Be rostered within the on‐call out of hours/emergency response.

About You

• Proficiency in diagnosing and maintaining pumps, VSDs, HVAC‐R systems and associated control systems.
• Skilled in the installation, calibration and troubleshooting of sensors, actuators and field devices.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, schematics and standards to ensure compliance and effective system operation.
• Expertise in responding to system faults or emergencies with a focus on minimising operational downtime.

Qualifications and Requirements

A Victorian Restricted Electrical Worker's licence (REL) is the minimum mandatory requirement.

Child Protected Statement of Commitment

The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to or are impacted by our work.