Production Team Maintenance Assistant, Aps Level 4, Questacon

Production Team Maintenance Assistant, APS Level 4, QuestaconAbout the DepartmentThe Department of Industry, Science and Resources and our broader portfolio are integral to the Australian Government's economic agenda. Our purpose is to help the government build a better future for all Australians through enabling a productive, resilient and sustainable economy, enriched by science and technology. We do this by :

Growing innovative & competitive businesses, industries and regionsInvesting in science and technologyStrengthening the resources sector.The APS and the department offer a clear direction and meaningful work. You will be able to create a positive impact in people's lives whilst contributing to improved outcomes for Australia and our people.

About the teamThe Production and Maintenance Team provides the skills and comprehensive engineering, electronics, IT, workshop fabrication and maintenance capabilities required for Questacon's delivery of distinctive science and technology based interactive exhibitions.

The opportunityThe role is an exciting opportunity to work in that unique team and workshop environment, on many varied projects utilising a wide variety of skills and technologies, contributing to Questacon's mission delivering high quality interactive systems for exhibitions. You'll be joining a friendly team at Questacon that works on interesting projects and has a positive work culture. Questacon values diversity and is inclusive, offers great working conditions, has regular events for staff, has a strong safety culture, and welcomes people from all backgrounds to apply.

Our ideal candidateOur ideal candidate will have :

Trade qualifications, or relevant experience and demonstrated abilities and a background in exhibition maintenance. A variety of workshop base level trade skills including carpentry, tool making, welding and fabrication of metals and familiarity with electronic interfaces would be an advantage.Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, analyse and resolve maintenance issues including experience and understanding of sourcing material and components.Experience with documentation and administration of accounts, environmental and safety auditing and record keeping.Demonstrated experience in delivery of scheduled and responsive safety and maintenance programs.Experience and an understanding of sourcing materials and components would be an advantage.Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines.Experience with science based interactive exhibits would be an advantage.Demonstrated self-awareness, professionalism and a proven commitment to APS values, Code of Conduct and Workplace Health and Safety principles and practices.Current drivers licence.What you will doAs the Production Team Maintenance Assistant, you will :

Provide maintenance support within the Production and Maintenance Team and across the organisation with the position based at both Questacon facilities – Parkes and Deakin.Provide skills and knowledge and capability to assist in the development and maintenance of a range of science based interactive exhibits for permanent and travelling venues. This will include workshop duties including the operation of a variety of manual and powered tools and equipment.Assist in the delivery and staff coverage for the Exhibition Maintenance program ensuring consistent levels of exhibit functionality, troubleshooting problems and actioning cleaning and maintenance reporting logs.Assist in the sourcing and procurement of materials, consumables, components and assemblies, both online and locally including pick-up and delivery for the Production Team.Assist the Production Team with documentation and administration of accounts, environmental and safety auditing and record keeping.Support appropriate work standards within the production environment including work Health and Safety requirement and standard operating procedures.Provide support for weekend or extended hours maintenance cover and or workshop duties as required.EligibilityPrior to commencing, successful applicants will be required to :

Undergo a 'Working with Children' Police Check.Obtain or hold a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) ACT 2011.To be eligible for employment in the APS and the department, candidates must be Australian Citizens. Positions require a Baseline security clearance and successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a clearance at this level.

NotesWhilst we have flexible working hours it is a requirement to be available during production workshop operating hours. The production team workshop operates from 7.00am-3.00pm weekdays. Maintenance tasks associated with this role may require occasional weekend and out of hours work.

This vacancy is Deakin based, however at least 2 days per week require working from Parkes to provide maintenance cover.

A merit pool may be established and used to fill future vacancies within 18 months from the date the vacancy was first advertised in the Gazette.

Application informationYour application must not contain any classified or sensitive information. This includes in your application responses, CV and any other documents. The selection panel may not consider applications containing classified information.

Please provide a pitch explaining how your skills, knowledge and experience will be relevant to this role and why you are the best candidate for the position. Your pitch can contain no more than 750 words and should align to the key duties listed above.

Please complete your application online and provide your current CV with your application. (CVs must be in .doc, .docx, or .pdf format).

Accessible application documentation is available in other formats on request. Please contact

• or (02) 6276 1235 if you require assistance with your application.

Contact InformationFor more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Mark Gledhill on +61 2 6112 9731 or via email on

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