Facility Officer

Are you looking for a hands-on role where your work directly supports leading scientific research and innovation?
Join the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) as a Facilities Officer (OO4) and play a key role in maintaining the Health and Food Science Precinct (HFSP) at Coopers Plains.

In this diverse and rewarding position, you will provide operational and maintenance support to ensure specialised research facilities, infrastructure, equipment and services remain safe, reliable and research-ready. Every day will bring variety as you assist with facility operations, coordinate deliveries of goods, chemicals and laboratory gases, support building maintenance activities, and work closely with researchers, contractors and site stakeholders.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will help manage the central stores function, including the receipt and dispatch of goods and mail, maintain chemical storage documentation and safety requirements and contribute to the upkeep of critical scientific infrastructure. You will also assist with monitoring building systems, coordinating maintenance activities and identifying opportunities to improve facility performance and safety.

We're seeking someone who is organised, proactive and safety-focused, with the ability to work independently while building positive relationships with colleagues,
clients and service providers. Strong attention to detail, a commitment to customer service, and the ability to manage competing priorities will be highly valued.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a unique scientific environment that supports Queensland's agriculture and food industries. You'll be part of a department committed to creating a prosperous future for Queensland through innovation, sustainability and world-class research.

To be successful, you must hold a current C Class Driver Licence and Forklift Licence and be able to undertake the physical requirements of the role, including manual handling tasks, lifting up to 15kg, and working safely with chemicals. A willingness to participate in an on-call roster for after-hours emergency maintenance support is also required.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a tangible contribution, develop your skills and work with a supportive team dedicated to operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Learn why our people choose DPI and more importantly why they stay.

• Work with passion and purpose
• Have a tangible impact, for today and tomorrow
• Enjoy interesting, diverse work
• Follow your path wherever it leads
• Get the flexibility and support you need to thrive
• Be part of our one, diverse DPI  visit

Find purpose you feel, impact you see and a legacy you bring to life.

Join us and help enrich Queensland's agricultural businesses.
Visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au to learn more about us and what we do.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job Ad Reference: QLD/698644/26
Closing Date: Thursday, 10 September  2026