Purpose and Scope

The Facilities Maintainer – Fitter is a key member of a multi-skilled team responsible for maintaining facility infrastructure and systems at the Joint Defence Facility Pine Gap (JDFPG). This position involves executing technical repairs and maintenance on assigned facility infrastructure equipment, including planning, organization, coordination, scheduling, training, mentoring, and resource management. The Facilities Maintainer – Fitter ensures timely and efficient maintenance tasks, high levels of service, and maximises productivity and equipment reliability. This role requires involvement in day‑to‑day maintenance of mechanical, HVAC, ducting, pumps, blowers, power generation, fuel systems, water systems, and various ancillary equipment, managing unscheduled breakdowns and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

- Essential: Certificate III in Engineering (Mechanical Fitter and Turner).
- Desirable: Experience with diesel power generation, general mechanical maintenance, and experience as a field service mechanical fitter/technician.
- Tickets and Licenses Essential: Driver's License.
- Desirable: White Card, Confined Space, Working at Heights, Forklift License, Elevated Work Platform, First Aid.

Experience and Skills

- Minimum 4 years post‑trade experience.




- Experience in shutdown maintenance and repair is highly regarded.
- Experience maintaining fixed and mobile plant at mine sites is highly regarded.
- Strong understanding of technical terminology and ability to read and assess technical plans.
- Experience with diverse range of plant and equipment is highly regarded.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team, adhere to safety procedures, and contribute to continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication skills and demonstrated customer focus.
- Commitment to workplace diversity, equity, and EHS principles.

Work Workplace and Demands

Personnel must be medically fit to work and complete all physical tasks associated with the role, safely lifting and operating necessary tools and equipment, accessing restricted plant areas, and traversing distances swiftly without health impacts.

Security Clearance Requirement

Employment at JDFPG requires obtaining and retaining an NV1 Department of Defense Security Clearance (Australian) or SSBI (TS/SCI) US Department of Defense clearance, along with appropriate medical clearance.

EEO Statement

EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans Labor Laws Posters.

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📌 Facilities Maintainer - Fitter (Alice Springs)
🏢 PAE Government Services
📍 Alice Springs