Maintenance Officer

Victorian Government; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Staff Massages

Fitness Passport

Free Car Parking

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Staff Wellness Programs

Job summary

Central Highlands Rural Health in Victoria is seeking a reliable Maintenance Officer to join our hands-on maintenance team. Based at our Trentham facility, you will help maintain buildings, equipment, vehicles and grounds to a high standard across multiple CHRH sites.

This role suits someone with handyman skills or a trade background who values variety and safe, well-presented facilities for staff, residents and visitors. A current Victorian driver’s licence is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated handyman, maintenance or trade-related experience.
• A relevant trade qualification (desirable) or strong practical maintenance skills.
• Experience in gardening, grounds maintenance and facility upkeep.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Commitment to workplace health and safety.
• A current Victorian Driver Licence.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.

Skills

Handyman skills

Trade background

Grounds maintenance

Independent work

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Workplace safety

Driver's licence

Education

Trade qualification (desirable)

Job description

A rare opportunity to join our Maintenance Team at CHRH

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Maintenance Officer to join our team. Based at our Trentham facility but you will be required to attend our other sites this hands-on role is ideal for someone with strong handyman skills or a trade background who enjoys variety in their work and takes pride in maintaining high-quality facilities and grounds.

As a Maintenance Officer, you will play an important role in ensuring our buildings, equipment, vehicles and outdoor areas are well maintained, safe and presented to a high standard for staff, residents, patients and visitors.

Details of Appointment:

80 hours per fortnight including an ADO each month

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated handyman, maintenance or trade-related experience
• A relevant trade qualification (desirable) or strong practical maintenance skills
• Experience in gardening, grounds maintenance and facility upkeep
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Commitment to workplace health and safety
• A current Victorian Driver Licence
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position

Salary:

As per award and subject to experience and any trade qualifications

About CHRH:

Central Highlands Rural Health (CHRH) is a rural health organisation that operates five campuses across Hepburn Shire and the Macedon Ranges in the Central Highlands of Victoria in Australia, north and north-west of Melbourne.Each of our campuses retains the name of the township in which they are situated - Clunes Health, Creswick Health, Daylesford Health, Kyneton Health, and Trentham Health.

Our Offering:

At Central Highlands Rural Health we have a diverse workforce where we value each person's uniqueness. We will embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

Our Employees Enjoy:

• Salary Packaging
• Staff Massages
• Fitness Passport
• Free Car Parking
• Flexible working arrangements for some positions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Staff Wellness Programs

All appointments to Central Highlands Rural Health are subject to a satisfactory clearance of a National Police Check. Employee Working with Children Check and NDIS checks are required for some positions within the organisation.Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement. It is mandatory for all employees who work within the Health Care Sector have their flu vaccinations. Evidence must be provided prior to commencement with Central Health Rural Health.

Central Highlands Rural Health committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, ethical practice, and the principles of Cultural Diversity and social inclusion.

Applications close Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 11.59pm