Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician


Company
New World Consulting
Location
Greater Sydney Area
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
13 days ago
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Job Description
Why This Is An Exciting OpportunityFor all skilled Maintenance Technicians and Engineers in West Sydney with Industrial Electro-Mechanical equipment exposure, this opportunity should grab your attention. Our client is an “Employer of Choice’, with a focused energy towards rewarding talent, experience, skill and willingness to learn. Why You Will Love Working HereThis position is a springboard for the rest of your career within the company. That means;Gaining hands-on experience with new, cutting-edge automated material handling technology and systemsLearning new skills within a collaborative, team-driven, safety-focused, multi-cultural environmentProfessional development planning which is designed around you, your motivations and passions such as maintenance, engineering, leadership, etc, leading to an enjoyable, fun experience and careerWhat You Will Be DoingA full-time, weekly rotating days and afternoons, 8-hour shift pattern, Mon-Fri + overtime + 15% PM shift loadingElectro-Mechanical breakdown response and preventative maintenance tasks, for systems such as ASRS, multi-shuttles and high-bay racking within a fast-paced automated warehouseHelp achieve agreed customer targets related to equipment and system downtime and productivityFocus on safety reporting within required guidelinesParticipate in some project workServe as the ‘eyes and ears’ in daily collaboration with diagnostic teamsIs this role for me? We require…Strong troubleshooting, fault-finding experience of Industrial Electro-Mechanical equipment, ideally Automated Material Handling, but not essential  Preferred is a Mechanical trade cert or tertiary education, with an Electrical D license (reconnect/disconnect), however, we’re open to other certifications and qualificationsGeneral Mechanical and Electrical maintenance of equipmentComputer savvy to drive SCADA and high-level control softwareKnowledge of industrial network solutions (Profinet, Profitbus, AZI)Troubleshooting and fault-finding for PLCs, although some coding and programming experience would be a nice bonusA strong willingness to learnEffective verbal and written communication skills, which are essential for articulating technical details between the customer and internal engineering systems specialistsHow To ApplyWe’d love to get to know you. So, let’s receive your cover letter and resume, and then we can book in a brief call. Click apply so we can explore your alignment with this opportunity and see if it suits all.Only candidates who have full Australian working rights can be considered at this point.

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Q What is the minimum hourly wage for entry-level cleaning staff in Australia in 2026?
Under the Cleaning Services Award 2020, the minimum hourly rate for Grade 1 cleaning staff is AU$27.85 as of 1 July 2026. Full-time employees working 38 ordinary hours per week earn AU$1,058.30 weekly. Casual cleaners receive a 25% casual loading, increasing the rate to AU$34.81 per hour.
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The Working Holiday Maker visa (subclass 417 or 462) allows holders aged 18-35 to work in cleaning roles for up to 6 months with one employer, extendable to 12 months in regional areas as of 2026. Employer-sponsored Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) is possible if cleaning is on the Short-term Skilled Occupation List. Processing time is 25 days for stream 1.
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No formal education or prior experience is required for Grade 1 cleaning positions under the Cleaning Services Award 2020. Applicants must be at least 15 years old for non-hazardous work and pass any site-specific fitness assessments. A National Police Check is mandatory for roles in schools or hospitals, costing AU$52.
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Required documents include a Tax File Number (TFN), resume, and proof of work rights such as passport or visa grant notice. For construction site cleaning, a White Card (construction induction training) costs AU$35-AU$100 and is valid indefinitely. Employers must verify these before employment starts.
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