Tradesperson (Grafton Primary Industries Institute)

2 days ago

Hunter Valley, Australia NSW Agriculture and Biosecurity Full time

**Full Time, 38 hours per week**:

- **Ongoing role**:

- **Primary Work Location**:Grafton Primary Industries Institute**:

- **Operational Staff Grade 4 - Salary from $83,099 up to 89,070 per annum (FTE) plus super and leave loading**

**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**
- 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

**Essential Requirements**
- A building trade qualification in Electrical, Plumbing or Carpentry
- Current drivers licence and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes,
- Current (or the ability to gain) a Forklift Operator’s Licence.

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

**Applications close: Thursday 25 September 2025 at 11:55pm AEST**

**What to Expect Next**

After applying:

- If shortlisted, you may be invited to interview (in person or Microsoft Teams video)
- Further assessments will follow (e.g. writing task, skills test, psychometric test)
- A talent pool may be created for ongoing and temporary roles of the same type that may arise within the next 18 months.

**About us - together, we are DPIRD**

The New South Wales Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) protects, supports and develops primary industries and regional economies.

Collectively we support strong and sustainable agriculture, forestry, fishing and mining industries, and regional economies. We actively manage our natural assets: our lands and soils, minerals, waterways and oceans, vegetation and forests.

The department brings together:

- Local Land Services
- NSW Resources
- Agriculture and Biosecurity
- Fisheries and Forestry
- Regional Development and Delivery.

We have skilled and dedicated teams working in 200 locations across regional NSW. With nearly 5,000 employees, and 75 per cent of the DPIRD team living and working in regional NSW, we are embedded in the regions we serve.

Learn more about the benefits of joining our diverse and talented DPIRD team.

**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion**

DPIRD is a proud Disability Confident Recruiter, Family Inclusive Employer and Carer Friendly Employer

We also understand that work is just one part of life. Our Family Inclusive Employer and Carers + Employers Accreditations reflect our commitment to supporting employees to balance work and family responsibilities.

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