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Role highlights
- Support operations at a world-class facility within NASA’s Deep Space Network
- Deliver hands-on grounds, environmental and facilities maintenance across a complex technical site
- Work collaboratively with contractors and a multi-skilled facilities team to ensure safe, compliant operations
About CSIRO
As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge. Visit CSIRO.au and CDSCC for more information.
The opportunity
The Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC) supports ground-based spacecraft telecommunications as part of the international National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Deep Space Network (DSN), under contractual arrangements between NASA and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).
We are seeking a Facilities Technician – Grounds and Environment to join our Facilities team. In this role, you will contribute to the ongoing upkeep and performance of critical site infrastructure, grounds, and environmental systems that support mission operations.
You will work under limited direction, undertaking maintenance activities across a diverse range of facilities systems, while supporting contractors and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
If you take pride in your work and are self-driven to take your work from start to finish, and are comfortable in using computer applications or keen to get trained, then this job is for you.
Your high-level duties will include:
- Maintain grounds, landscaping and environmental areas in line with site plans
- Operate and maintain plant and equipment (e.g. mowers, tractors, EWPs, forklifts)
- Perform basic building, vehicle and equipment maintenance and inspections
- Support excavation, concreting and installation works
- Monitor and assist with site systems (fuel, sewage and related infrastructure)
- Supervise contractors to ensure compliance with safety, security and site requirements
- Assist with work orders, maintenance planning and risk assessments
- Use systems to support procurement, contractor management and WHS
- Contribute to continuous improvement and a strong Zero Harm safety culture
Role particulars
Location: Tidbinbilla – Canberra Deep Space Communication Complex (CDSCC), ACT
Salary: AU$77,792 – AU$105,250 per annum plus Tracking Station Allowance of $139.16 per week, plus up to 15.4% superannuation (also eligible for fleet transport to & from site within a defined Canberra region)
Tenure & work schedule: Indefinite, full-time on a 9-day fortnightly schedule
Reference: 102971
As the successful candidate, you will bring:
Essential
- Certifications (current or ability to obtain within 3 months of employment):
- Working at Heights and Confined Spaces Training
- Elevated Work Platform (EWP)
- White Card
- Working with asbestos training
- Chemcert accreditation
- Experience with horticulture and/or grounds maintenance in an industrial maintenance environment.
- Previous experience with a range of power hand tools, mobile plant and equipment (e.g. skid steer, excavator, tractor, elevated work platforms and ride-on mower).
- Ability to work effectively independently or as part of a diverse multi-skilled team.
- Demonstrated willingness to learn new skills and work across a diverse range of tasks and activities.
- An Australian Class ‘C’ driver’s license (or equivalent).
Desirable Criteria
- Experience using Microsoft Office products.
- Truck license.
- Experience with sewage and water treatment plants.
- Knowledge of environmental protection practices.
- Contractor management experience.
For full details about this role, please review the Position Description.
Not sure if you meet all the criteria?
While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don’t let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the position description.
Setting You Up for Success
We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact [email protected] and let us know how we can support you.
Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements
We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO.
Inclusion and belonging
Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise that true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.
CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.
Eligibility
Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizen and Permanent Residents, who can meet the US Export Administration Regulation requirements (eligibility to be determined).
Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.
Child safety
CSIRO is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy.
How to apply
Please apply online and provide a CV and a detailed cover letter (maximum 2 pages) that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role. Please attach your selection criteria responses to your cover letter as one document.
Applications close
28 June 2026, 11:00 pm AEDT
We strongly encourage you to apply early, as we will review applications as they come in. CSIRO reserves the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date, if required.
