Grounds Maintenance Officer

Centastaff Workforce Solutions; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated leasing options on Electric Ve

Free 1 hour financial health check

$1000 Personal Fitness Benefit to健康

Employee Assistance Program

Tailored Training Plan to set you up

Regular one on one check ins

Job summary

Essendon Fields is seeking a hands-on maintenance role in a dynamic aviation environment, providing training across grounds, facilities and operations. You will join a practical team delivering diverse, hands-on tasks to keep the airport running smoothly.

Ideal candidates show initiative, strong work ethic and attention to detail, with a manual driver’s licence and the ability to obtain an ASIC card and radio operator licence. Training and progression are a focus in this role.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work in an aviation environment.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and reliable.
• Manual Driver's Licence is required.
• Able to pass ASIC background checks and obtain an ASIC card.
• Able to complete a radio operator's licence.

Responsibilities

• Airside maintenance
• Mowing, slashing, and spraying
• Machinery operation
• Line marking
• Building maintenance
• Lighting repairs
• Emergency preparation and response

Skills

Airside maintenance

Machinery operation

Line marking

Building maintenance

Lighting repairs

Manual Driver's Licence

Clear communication

Security compliance

Job description

This is a rare opportunity to build a career in a dynamic aviation environment. You will receive training across maintenance and repair tasks supporting the airport's grounds, facilities and operations. Working as part of a hands-on team, your duties will be varied and practical.

Key responsibilities

• Airside maintenance
• Mowing, slashing, and spraying
• Machinery operation
• Line marking
• Building maintenance
• Lighting repairs
• Emergency preparation and response

About you

• A proactive self-starter with a positive, can-do attitude
• Strong work ethic and practical maintenance skills
• High attention to detail
• Adaptability in a dynamic environment with changing priorities
• Clear communication skills and a commitment to high standards
• Genuine interest in learning, development and building a career in aviation
• Manual Driver's License
• Able to meet security requirements, including passing a background check to obtain an ASIC card
• Able to complete a radio operator's licence

Benefits

• Novated leasing options on Electric Vehicles
• Free 1 hour financial health check
• $1000 Personal Fitness Benefit to support health & wellbeing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tailored Training Plan to set you up for success
• Regular one on one check ins

About us

Essendon Fields is a thriving commercial and aviation precinct, home to a diverse mix of businesses, services and employment opportunities. Essendon Fields Airport continues to operate on the historic site of Essendon Aerodrome, established more than 100 years ago. With ongoing investment in development, infrastructure and amenities, the precinct continues to grow as a vibrant aviation and business hub.