Job no: 532606
Work type: Part Time
Location: Other location
Categories: Administration, Estate / Facilities Management

WHO YOU ARE (SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE):

• Proven mechanical skills
• Be able to work independently with honesty and reliability
• A good communicator when speaking to people and able to put this in writing using basic office work skills
• Have successfully completed your Year 10 certificate
• Though not a requirement of the role, it would be an advantage to hold and have completed safe heights work training and/or a forklift licence.

WHY YOUR ROLE MATTERS

The Balloon Launching Station is used to conduct stratospheric balloon flights for research in astrophysics and environmental sciences. From time-to-time international balloon campaigns are conducted from this site. Past campaigns have involved NASA, the Japanese Space Agency JAXA, and the French Space Agency CNES. The site maintenance officer’s role is vital to ensure a safe and well-run site.

UNSW is committed to helping staff balance work-life responsibilities, by providing access to high-quality services, facilities, and flexible work and leave arrangements.

• Generous superannuation contributions
• Employee discount