- Ongoing Full Time, 38 hours per week
- Location: Trangie Agricultural Research Station
- Operational Staff Grade 6 – salary from $101,105 to $108,197 per annum (FTE) plus super

- 9 day fortnight + RDO
- Subsidised accommodation available on site.
- 5 weeks annual leave

About The Role As Maintenance Supervisor, you will be based at Trangie Research Station, while also providing maintenance support to Condobolin Research Station as required.

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.

About You

You can view the full role description here

You are a practical, safety-focused maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems and taking responsibility for seeing work through. You are equally comfortable inspecting an issue onsite, coordinating contractors and preparing the documentation needed to deliver work safely, efficiently and within budget.

To Be Successful You Must Hold

- Trade qualification in building, electrical, plumbing or infrastructure and plant

As Our Ideal Candidate, You Will Bring

- Experience planning and coordinating maintenance for buildings, infrastructure, plant or equipment
- Sound computer literacy




- The ability to manage contractors safely and maintain productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- 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

This is an excellent opportunity to apply your technical expertise while contributing to the safe and efficient operation of a complex research and operational environment. What We Can Offer You

- 9-day fortnight plus RDO
- Subsidised accommodation available on site
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Ongoing full-time employment
- A varied role where you can see the direct impact of your work across the site
- A supportive and collaborative environment working alongside research, technical and operational teams
- Access to career development and career opportunities across DPIRD

Applying is easy! For further information about the role please contact hiring manager Bruce Etheridge, Northern Cluster Manager on [email protected] or 0428 269 912. Please Apply Via Our Online Portal And Submit

✅ A CV/Resume

✅ A cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining how your skills and experience and skills make you a great fit for this role.

Please note to be eligible to apply for this position you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident or hold a valid Australian working visa for the duration of the appointment. We are unable to support employer sponsored workers visas unless specifically referenced in the advertisement.

Applications close: Sunday 22 November 2026 at 11:55pm AEDT

Additional Information





- The preferred candidate for this role may be required to undergo reference checks, a national police check, bankruptcy check, health assessment and/or other assessments as required.
- A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same type that may arise within the next 18 months.

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📌 Maintenance Supervisor (Trangie)
🏢 NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
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