Maintenance Officer

TLC Healthcare; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel card

Free health club membership

Discounted private health insurance

Access to TLC's Employee Shopping Port

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellbeing initiatives and recognition

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Outstanding workplace culture

Job summary

TLC Healthcare is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Officer to keep aging care homes and healthcare facilities safe, functional and well-presented across Victoria. You will manage planned and reactive maintenance, coordinate contractors and support refurbishment projects within a regional team.

You will travel between TLC sites, respond to after-hours work as needed, and contribute to delivering high-quality environments for residents, staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC or Carpentry.
• Minimum 5 years' building maintenance experience, ideally within aged care, healthcare, commercial or large multi-site environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance.
• Experience managing contractors and prioritising competing workloads.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and preventative maintenance across TLC facilities
• Undertake general handyman duties including carpentry repairs, patching, painting and basic plumbing repairs
• Monitor and maintain building services, safety systems and equipment
• Coordinate and oversee contractors on site
• Support minor refurbishment, renovation and construction projects
• Assist with furniture relocations and asset movements between sites
• Maintain accurate records using maintenance management systems
• Conduct site inspections and identify opportunities for improvement
• Ensure compliance with building, safety and regulatory requirements
• Deliver outstanding customer service to residents, staff and stakeholders

Education

Trade qualification in Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC or Carpentry

Job description

Join TLC Healthcare and Help Keep Our Homes Running Smoothly

At TLC Healthcare, we are committed to delivering innovative, integrated healthcare services and creating welcoming environments for our residents, families and teams. We are seeking a hands‑on and experienced Maintenance Officer / Handy Person to join our Building Services Team. This role offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to work across multiple TLC locations throughout Victoria.

About the Role

As a Maintenance Officer, you will play a critical role in maintaining the safety, functionality and presentation of our aged care homes and healthcare facilities. Reporting to the Building Services Regional Area Manager, you will undertake planned and reactive maintenance, coordinate contractors, support refurbishment projects, and ensure all sites remain compliant and operational.

This role is ideal for a qualified tradesperson or highly skilled maintenance professional who enjoys a diverse workload and takes pride in delivering quality workmanship.

Work Schedule

• Permanent full‑time position
• Roster: Monday to Friday (weekend on call with time in lieu)

Location

• Belmont, Geelong and Altona North
• Flexibility to travel across all TLC Healthcare sites when required
• Company vehicle and fuel card provided for work‑related travel

About the Role

As a Maintenance Officer, you will be responsible for delivering a broad range of planned, preventative and reactive maintenance services across one or more TLC facilities.

This hands‑on role plays an important part in maintaining a safe, comfortable and high‑quality environment for residents, visitors and employees. You will work closely with site leaders, contractors and the wider Building Services team to ensure our facilities remain operational, compliant and presented to the highest standard.

As part of a regional maintenance team, flexibility to travel between sites and attend occasional after‑hours, including weekend works is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and preventative maintenance across TLC facilities
• Undertake general handyman duties including carpentry repairs, patching, painting and basic plumbing repairs
• Monitor and maintain building services, safety systems and equipment
• Coordinate and oversee contractors on site
• Support minor refurbishment, renovation and construction projects
• Assist with furniture relocations and asset movements between sites
• Maintain accurate records using maintenance management systems
• Conduct site inspections and identify opportunities for improvement
• Ensure compliance with building, safety and regulatory requirements
• Deliver outstanding customer service to residents, staff and stakeholders

About You

You are a practical, solutions‑focused maintenance professional with strong technical knowledge and a commitment to delivering high‑quality outcomes. You take pride in your workmanship, can work independently and are comfortable managing multiple priorities across different sites.

Key attributes and Compliance Requirements

• Trade qualification in Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Carpentry or a related building services trade
• Minimum 5 years' building maintenance experience, ideally within aged care, healthcare, commercial or large multi‑site environments
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance
• Experience managing contractors and prioritising competing workloads

  What We Offer

  • Company vehicle and fuel card
  • Free health club membership
  • Discounted private health insurance
  • Access to TLC's Employee Shopping Portal with exclusive retail discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellbeing initiatives and recognition programs
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
  • The opportunity to work for an organisation recognised for its outstanding workplace culture

  Why TLC Healthcare?

  At TLC, our values of Respect, Accountability, Excellence, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation underpin everything we do. We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where employees are empowered to make a meaningful difference every day.

  TLC Healthcare encourage all people of different backgrounds to apply.

  As part of our recruitment process, you may be required to complete a pre‑employment psychometric and medical assessment.

  We are an organisation with a strong sense of purpose that celebrates diversity, inclusion and embodies our core values of respect, accountability, excellence, collaboration, integrity and innovation.

  Our culture is based on a supportive team environment where people thrive and achieve their best professionally.