Ongoing employees affected by change management plans will be given priority consideration for at grade positions.

• Full Time, 38 hours per week
• Ongoing role
• Primary Work Location: Grafton
• Operational Staff Grade 4 – Salary from $83,099 up to 89,070 per annum (FTE) plus super and leave loading

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About the Role
The Tradesperson is responsible for planning and directing refurbishment and maintenance projects, responding to urgent breakdowns to minimise disruption, and managing contractors to ensure all work is completed efficiently. The role maintains a safe and organised workshop and keeps detailed service records for all plant and equipment.

About You
As our ideal candidate, you will have:

• Experience in managing maintenance and refurbishment projects
• Proven ability to forward plan for maintenance needs, to prioritise urgent work and respond to critical breakdowns
• Skilled in supervising contractors to ensure projects meet standards
• Strong knowledge of WHS procedures
• A building trade qualification in Electrical, Plumbing or Carpentry
• Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes, and ability to gain a Forklift Operator Licence.

Applying is easy!
Submit your current Resume/CV and a Cover Letter (max. 2 pages) outlining your relevant skills and experience, and why you’re our ideal candidate.

If you’d like to know more about the role, please view the role description here.

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Alison Bowman on 0428 492 065 or email alison.bowman@dpi.nsw.gov.au.

Applications close: Wednesday, 10 September 2025 at 11:55pm AEST

If you require adjustments in completing your application, interviewing, completing any pre- employment testing, require information in an alternative format, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please let us know so we can assist. Send an email to talent.advisory@dpird.nsw.gov.au or contact the hiring manager listed above for a confidential discussion.

Additional Information
This is an internal EOI opportunity. To be considered for an appointment for over 12 months or ongoing, applicants must be ongoing at either an equivalent or higher grade than this advertised vacancy (Operational Staff Grade 4  OR on a current and valid talent pool at this grade or higher. Alternatively, if you do not meet the requirement for an ongoing appointment, you may only be considered for a temporary appointment of up to 12 months.

DPIRD is committed to providing an inclusive candidate experience and through the Disability Confident Recruiter program, identify and remove unintended barriers for candidates.