Ready to work where cutting-edge science meets hands-on technical impact?
Join ANSTO (Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation) - home to world-class research, groundbreaking science, and a energetic team environment. If you're an experienced Maintenance Technician looking to apply your skills in a meaningful way, this is your opportunity to be part of something bigger.
- Cutting Edge Work
- Collaborative Research Environment
- 2-year maximum term contract role
Why You'll Love This Role:
- Make an Impact - Your work will directly support Australia's leading scientific research
- Work-Life Balance - Enjoy flexible full-time hours, Monday to Friday - your evenings and weekends are yours
- Be Valued for Your Skills - Put your trade expertise to work across a wide range of maintenance tasks, with room to grow and learn every day
- Collaborative Culture - Work alongside scientists, engineers, and like-minded tech professionals in a supportive, safety-first environment
Your Day-to-Day:
- Undertake on-site building maintenance and repairs (including painting, plumbing, doors, cleaning, and more)
- Conduct regular inspections and proactively resolve facility issues
- Liaise with stakeholders to prioritise jobs and ensure efficient delivery of maintenance services
- Source materials, control daily resource use, and ensure compliance with safety standards and SLAs
To be successful you will have:
- A trade qualification in a relevant area (plumbing, carpentry, plastering, electrical, etc.)
- Proven experience in building maintenance with multi-skill capabilities (e.g. HVAC, fixtures, repairs)
- Confidence using material handling equipment (forklift, EWP, overhead crane)
- Excellent time management, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
- Experience supervising contractors and delegating maintenance tasks effectively
- Solid computer literacy (Microsoft Office; SAP knowledge is a bonus)
- Licenses: Current Forklift, EWP, overhead crane. (Yellow card and air con quals are a plus)
Security Clearance Requirements: MUST be an Australian Citizen
How to apply:
- Submit your up-to-date resume with covering letter addressing your suitability to the role against the above selection criteria
- For any questions relating to this position, please contact Grace on (03) 8558 4444
At Horner we recognise the value of a diverse workforce and the creation of inclusive workforce cultures. We actively encourage applications from any background.
We provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability - please email adjustments@horner.com.au if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process. Please note that applications or resumes sent to this email address will not be accepted or responded to.