Maintenance Officer

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

Permanent | Full-time | Property Services – VMCH

VMCH is a Catholic, for-purpose organisation providing aged care, disability services, retirement living, home care, specialist education and affordable housing across Victoria. With more than 100 years of experience, our workforce of 4,000-plus staff and volunteers are dedicated to supporting 15,000+ people primarily in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Our Property Services team plays a vital role in ensuring our buildings remain safe, welcoming and fit‑for‑purpose for residents, clients and staff.

We are now seeking two Maintenance Officers to join our Property Asset Management team. If you’re proactive, customer‑focused and experienced in facilities maintenance, this role offers variety, autonomy and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.

It’s the people at VMCH that bring the positives.

What You'll Be Doing

You’ll coordinate and complete maintenance activities across designated VMCH sites, acting as a key contact for facilities matters. Your day will include:

• Coordinating contractor inductions and supporting preventative/reactive maintenance
• Managing reactive work orders for building fabric, finishes and fixed assets
• Monitoring and reporting asset downtime through PAMS (CMMS)
• Completing, closing and signing off maintenance events and schedules
• Conducting asset condition audits, tagging and monitoring
• Providing ad‑hoc site support, including spot cleaning when required
• Building strong relationships with internal teams, contractors, suppliers and residents
• Ensuring compliance with VMCH policies, safe work practices and legislative requirements

You will bring

• 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

What’s possible

• Rewarding work, within a supportive environment
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Competitive salary + salary package (with potential for increased take-home pay)
• Flexible, family friendly work culture
• Well‑being initiatives and paid parental leave
• Employee assistance program (EAP) for you and close family members, with confidential counselling if ever needed (incl. personal assistance)
• Discounts on private health insurance, school holiday programs and car hire
• Open a high-interest savings account via our banking partner (optional)
• Enjoy access to Fitness Passport, helping you and your family stay active with discounted entry to hundreds of fitness and recreation venues.

Please note successful applicants to this position will be required to provide evidence of relevant work permits or Australian residency, and relevant screening checks. Kindly note we do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from Recruitment Agencies.