Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Maintenance Supervisor (Tradesperson) Grade 1
Remuneration: $82,769.82 per annum + Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ696762
Location: Forensic and Analytical Science Service Lidcombe
Applications Close: 11 October 2026 - 11:59pm

About the opportunity
Are you a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys variety, autonomy and solving problems that matter? Join the Forensic & Analytical Science Service (FASS) at Lidcombe as a Maintenance Officer and play a vital role in supporting the facilities that underpin critical scientific and forensic operations. This diverse role offers the opportunity to apply your trade expertise across a broad range of maintenance activities, helping to ensure that building infrastructure, equipment and essential services remain safe, reliable and fit for purpose.

Working within a collaborative Facilities Management team, you'll enjoy a unique blend of practical maintenance work, coordination responsibilities and stakeholder engagement. No two days are the same as you contribute to the smooth operation of a specialised scientific campus that supports important analytical and forensic services across NSW. If you're a proactive self-starter who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and enjoys the satisfaction of keeping complex facilities running at their best, this is an outstanding opportunity to build a rewarding career in a unique and meaningful environment.

What you'll be doing
The Maintenance Officer, Forensic & Analytical Science Service (FASS) is a hands-on, independent role suited to a trade-qualified professional responsible for performing and coordinating maintenance tasks across Forensic & Analytical Science facilities.



The role's primary responsibility as part of Facilities Management, is to ensure the safety, functionality, and compliance of building infrastructure and equipment on the FASS Lidcombe campus.

What we can offer you

Financial Perks - Generous salary packaging options and other fringe benefits

Work-life Balance - Up to 12 additional days off per year in addition to Annual Leave (for full-time employees)

Professional Growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO

Health & Wellbeing - Fitness Passport gym discounts and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.

Interested in joining Australia's largest public pathology service? Apply now by addressing the following questions: * Current Trade Certificate in carpentry, electrical, plumbing or similar.

- Demonstrated experience in delivering facilities maintenance services within an organisation
- Sound understanding safework method statements
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of basic computer literacy skills
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

Current NSW Drivers License and ability and willingness to travel for work purposes. Learners not accepted.

Please attach a copy of your Trade Certificate(s) with your application to support your qualifications and experience.

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Information for applicants

NSW Health Pathology is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We value, and welcome all suitably qualified applicants regardless of age, background, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.

NSW Health Pathology is committed to providing accessibility and reasonable accommodations and ensuring our recruitment process is flexible, inclusive, and free from barriers, promoting equal opportunities for all to succeed. Please reach out if you need adjustments.

NSW Health Pathology is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce in public health. For Aboriginal candidates, support is available through the

You must have valid working rights in Australia for the duration of the appointment to be eligible to apply.

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📌 Maintenance Officer - Handyperson (Lidcombe)
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