Facilities Maintenance Technician – Aged Care

VMCH; City of Monash; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work culture

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Private health insurance discounts

Job summary

VMCH is seeking two Maintenance Officers in Melbourne to join our Property Asset Management team. You will coordinate maintenance across VMCH sites, manage work orders and inductions, and ensure compliance with safety and policy standards.

Ideal candidates have building maintenance experience, CMMS knowledge, and strong communication skills, with preferred exposure to Aged Care or Retirement Living. This permanent, full-time role offers variety, autonomy, and a meaningful community impact.

Qualifications

• Background in building and facilities maintenance.
• Knowledge of fire systems, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security and lighting.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to juggle competing priorities.
• Problem-solving skills and a calm, practical approach.
• Experience in Aged Care or Retirement Living (highly regarded).
• Experience using a CMMS.
• Exposure to BMS or AV systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete maintenance activities across VMCH sites.
• Act as a key contact for facilities matters.
• Coordinate contractor inductions and support preventative/reactive maintenance.
• Manage reactive work orders for building fabric, finishes and fixed assets.
• Monitor and report asset downtime through PAMS (CMMS).
• Complete, close and sign off maintenance events and schedules.
• Conduct asset condition audits, tagging and monitoring.
• Provide ad-hoc site support, including spot cleaning when required.
• Build relationships with internal teams, contractors, suppliers and residents.
• Ensure compliance with VMCH policies, safe work practices and legislation.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Customer service

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Aged care exposure

Tools

CMMS

BMS/AV systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

VMCH is seeking two Maintenance Officers in Melbourne to join our Property Asset Management team. You will coordinate maintenance across VMCH sites, manage work orders and inductions, and ensure compliance with safety and policy standards.

Ideal candidates have building maintenance experience, CMMS knowledge, and strong communication skills, with preferred exposure to Aged Care or Retirement Living. This permanent, full-time role offers variety, autonomy, and a meaningful community impact.