Building Technicians – Clerk Grade 5/6

About the role (Ongoing):

The Building Technician plays a vital role in the preservation and upkeep of Parliament House and its precincts, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and functional environment for all occupants. From routine maintenance to troubleshooting complex system issues, this role handles a variety of tasks that support the operation of NSW Parliament. Work is undertaken as part of an operational roster and further is required to participate in a 24/7 after-hours on-call roster, responding to alarms from the BMCS and emergency calls from the Security Control Room to address faults in building systems as needed.

About us:

Based in NSW Parliament, the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is a specialist service department working to support the operation of the Parliament of NSW by providing logistical support and advice to members, the Departments of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly and the people of New South Wales. Our office is found close to public transport in the heart of Macquarie Street CBD, next to the State Library and Sydney's Botanic Gardens.

Enabling the Parliament, serving New South Wales: We demonstrate and foster in others a commitment to the five values of the Department of Parliamentary Services: collaboration, innovation, excellence, integrity and service.

Our commitment to diversity: We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

Our people:

Our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join Parliament include:

• Competitive salary and annual leave loading
• 35-hour week and flexible work options
• Corporate Wellbeing programs including seminars and Fitness Passport
• Free annual Influenza vaccination
• Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
• On-site fitness facilities, pool, restaurant, cafes, and post office

About you:

As a subject matter expert for building and technical service, you will have experience in construction and maintenance of both modern and heritage buildings, and an understanding of building codes, regulations, and WHS requirements. The role is responsible for maintaining and repairing building systems, handling everything from HVAC to plumbing and electrical, as well as managing routine checks and urgent fixes.

As the first point of contact for troubleshooting, you collaborate with IT and contractors on specialised systems, ensuring essential services like fire systems and water supply remain operational. You manage repairs, oversee safety protocols, and make sure systems like doors and lifts are functioning smoothly.

Further information to assist you with applying for this position:

• Role Description
• Department of Parliamentary Services website
• NSW Parliament pre-employment requirements

How to apply:

To apply for this role please provide:

• An up-to-date Resume [maximum five pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role and the Essential Requirements in the role description
• A response [maximum one page] to the Targeted Question below.

Applications that do not include a response to the targeted question will not be progressed to the next stage of assessment.Copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than requested) is not required at this stage in the recruitment process and will not be included with application documents.

Targeted question:

• How do you see your skills and experience as a fit to the role?

Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format.

Technical assistance: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact 'I work for NSW' or the helpdesk on Monday - Friday).

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• an Australian Citizen
• a permanent resident of Australia; or
• a New Zealand citizen.

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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Reference: 492481

CLOSING DATE: Monday 1 September 2025 [11.55pm]