Senior Maintenance officer- Mechanical Fitter

Job Details

Job Title: Senior Maintenance officer- Mechanical Fitter

Employment Type: Ongoing

Classification: Parliamentary Service Level 5

Closing Date: 11:30pm AEDT, 21 July 2025 

Contact: Jon Langejans, 0461584443, jon.langejans@aph.gov.au

The Opportunity

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is recruiting for a Parliamentary Service Level 5 Senior Maintenance officer- Mechanical Fitter within Property Services Branch. 

This role sits within the Maintenance Services Branch, and is key in the coordination and oversight of a small, highly skilled team of various trades, including machinists, boilermakers and sheet metal workers. Maintenance Services is responsible for the upkeep of Australian Parliament House, across a variety of infrastructure such as plumbing, heating and cooling systems, physical building structures, electrical services and interior surfaces.

The role provides a variety of technically challenging work, from regular statutory maintenance through to providing technical advice across a broad range of projects. Currently, our machining workshop and large amounts of infrastructure within the building are undergoing major upgrades, making this role an exciting and fast-paced leadership positions.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have a qualification in the following trades: Fitter and Machinist, Fitter (general), Boilermaker, Sheet metal worker, Motor Vehicle Mechanic (Light automotive or Heavy Diesel).

You will have a broad range of experience, in both your trade and with the management of a small technical team. You can communicate your requirements in an effective manner, both verbally and in writing/tehcnical drawings, and lead your team by example. You are confident and experienced in providing technical advice for complex projects, and provide this feedback in a clear and polite manner. Part of your role requires you to work with a variety of stakeholders, so you are well versed in being able to partake in formal and informal meetings across varying levels of seniority.

Job Specific Requirements: 

 Eligibility - Mandatory

• Australian Citizenship

• Certificate III (Trade Qualification) Automotive Mechanic, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Boilermaker, Fitter and Machinist/Turner or Sheet Metal Fabricator 

• Safety related qualifications such as manual handling training, working at heights, confined spaces entry, chemical handling or elevated work platform.

• Ability to work at heights.

• Work flexible working arrangements (up to 30% including 9 weekend days) to meet operational requirements including Parliamentary sitting, shifts, on-call rosters, out of hours works, weekends and duties as required, in the current Departmental Enterprise Agreement 2024 and any future agreements.

•  The successful applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a Baseline Vetting (Protected/Restricted) security clearance.

Desirable

• Maintenance and breakdown experience in one or more of the following areas:

• HVAC-R systems; automotive vehicles; fitting and machining. 

At DPS, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that ensures all our people can contribute to our shared purpose. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with caring responsibilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, people from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as neurodivergent, and mature aged people.

Duty Statement

Classification: Parliamentary Service Level 5 

Branch: Property Services Branch 

Section: Maintenance Services 

Immediate supervisor: Manager- Mechanical Services 

Under limited/general direction undertake duties in accordance with the agreed standards for the Parliamentary Service Level 5 classification. The duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Proactively complete all work requiring the application of relevant trade skills, ensuring the highest levels of maintenance for the building, plant, and equipment.
2. As a senior member of the Mechanical Services team, perform tasks in a workshop and in the field with minimal supervision, including after-hours, sitting periods, shifts, and on-call duties as needed. 
3. Assist Mechanical Services with all business requirements to ensure that all scheduled tasks/program delivery, and project representation are met. 
4. Supervise, guide, and support staff and contractors in both technical and operational matters. 
5. Report and record completed tasks and other requirements to the supervisors, and ensure relevant information is entered in the computerised maintenance system.
6. Have and maintain adequate levels of fitness for work-related activities such as working at heights, providing first aid, confined space entry and rescue, climbing ladders, gaining access to elevated platforms, lifting, extensive walking, and other physical activities as needed.
7. Ensure the highest levels of safety in all areas of operation, in accordance with Work Health and Safety policies, and participate in all job-related training. 

Selection Criteria

1. Practical experience and demonstrated ability to plan, supervise and undertake preventative maintenance and repairs in Mechanical Fitting with minimal guidance and supervision required.
2. Experience working on large commercial sites with an emphasis on planning and completing repairs and maintenance across a large variation of mechanical plant, including vehicles.
3. Demonstrated ability to successfully integrate across a broad range of mechanically based trades, with a particular focus on Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
4. Recent experience completing high-level tasks, managing resources, and supervising staff in a maintenance-based environment, as well as the ability to work as a productive team member.
5. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, a strong client focus, and relevant levels of experience in developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
6. Demonstrated understanding and ability to work with computerised building maintenance, management, and information systems. 

Employees of DPS are required to be able, and to be seen to be able, to provide professional advice and services to all Senators and Members without favour or prejudice.

How to apply

Please attach your responses to the four questions below (maximum of 250 words per question) in one attachment, using relevant examples to showcase your skills and experience. Your answers will be evaluated against the duty statement and selection criteria and considered alongside your CV. OFFICIAL

1. Can you describe a time when you had to troubleshoot a complex fault in a building’s plant or equipment? Walk us through your approach, including how you analysed plans/drawings, identified the issue, and maintained a safe work environment. How did you keep senior managers informed throughout the process, manage their expectations, and communicate the outcome effectively?
2. Can you provide an example of a time when you managed resources and supervised staff in a maintenance-based or similar environment? How did you prioritise tasks, allocate resources, and ensure your team worked effectively to meet operational requirements? What reporting processes did you utilise?
3. Can you share an example of a time when you had to use your communication and negotiation skills to resolve a challenging situation with a client or stakeholder? How did you approach the situation, and what was the outcome, and how did you communicate the situation to your supervisor?
4. At DPS, excellence means taking pride in your work and maintaining the highest level of safety. Describe a time when you went above and beyond to ensure a job was done to a high standard whilst maintaining a safe work environment. 

Our purpose and values

We proudly provide innovative, unified, and client-focused services to the Australian Parliament and parliamentarians. We are a values driven department, placing our values at the heart of everything we do; from our service offerings and decision making to our interactions with stakeholders and each other.  

Our people are employed in a broad and unique range of professional, customer service and trade-based roles, all joined by a shared purpose: to make an enduring contribution to Australia’s parliamentary democracy. We have an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community we serve. While we come from all walks of life, we share a commitment to care for and protect our iconic workplace. 

Every year, almost one million people visit Australian Parliament House to experience the parliamentary process, the building’s architecture, nationally significant art collections, events, tours, and food and dining experiences – all made possible by our people, who are active participants in an environment where no two days are the same.

What we can offer

Join our community based on innovative, unified, and client-focused services, where your skills and development will be nurtured. You will also enjoy:  

•    access to flexible work arrangements 
•    ongoing opportunities to learn and develop new capabilities 
•    a competitive remuneration package
•    free secure underground parking
•    free gym membership and access to recreational facilities
•    on-site childcare, banking services, post office, value-for-money dining options and more.

Salary

Currently, the salary range for this position is $89,410 - $95,924 per annum.

Conditions of Employment

Employment opportunities at Department of Parliamentary Services are subject to a range of conditions prescribed in the Parliamentary Service Act 1999 which include:

•    Australian citizenship – to be eligible for employment with DPS, applicants must be an Australian Citizen. 

•    Security clearance and character clearance – the preferred applicant will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the level specified, as well as complete and be deemed suitable through a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. 

•    Health assessment – a pre-employment health assessment will be required where there are physical or medical requirements for the role.