Maintenance Officer

Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network; Renmark; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Relocation support

Salary sacrifice benefits

Job summary

Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network is seeking a Maintenance Officer to care for our health unit facilities in Murray and Mallee. The role covers interior and exterior maintenance, including rubbish collection, carpentry, painting, plumbing, minor mechanical tasks, and grounds upkeep.

The successful candidate will join a team focused on safety, cleanliness and well‑functioning environments, with flexibility for part-time, ongoing employment and pro-rata salary between $71,646.74 and

Qualifications

• Experience in building and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools.
• Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain health unit facilities across interior and exterior areas.
• Carry out rubbish collection, carpentry, painting, plumbing, minor mechanical work, and grounds maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Tool usage

Teamwork & communication

Independent work

Safety practices

Education

Year 11 or equivalent

First Aid Certificate

Forklift Licence

Job description

Maintenance Officer

Job no: ******
Work type: Part time
Location: Murray and Mallee
Categories: Maintenance and Facilities

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Renmark
• WHD5 | Health Ancillary Employee - Direct Care & Regional Level 5 | $71,646.74 to $75,219.64 p.a. (pro-rata)
• Employment: Part Time - Ongoing
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

About the Role:

The Maintenance Officer/ Gardener is responsible for maintaining the health unit’s facilities to ensure a safe, clean, and well-functioning environment. The role involves carrying out a range of general maintenance tasks across both interior and exterior areas, including rubbish collection, carpentry, painting, plumbing, minor mechanical work, and grounds maintenance.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in building and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to safely use a wide range of hand and power tools.
• Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and meet deadlines with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and commitment to workplace safety and customer service.

Desired Criteria

• Successful completion of Year 11 or equivalent.
• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Current Forklift Licence or willingness to obtain.
• Demonstrated manual handling skills

About Us

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support
• Join RMCLHN's Corporate and Administration Professionals Team (video)

Applicant Information

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Job ref

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Enquiries

Karen Parker
Services and Maintenance Supervisor
Phone: *********
E-mail: ***********************

Application Closing Date

Monday 16 November 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

• WHD5 - Maintenance Officer - Renmark .pdf
• About Renmark Factsheet (Digital Version).pdf
• Australian applicant guidelines
• International applicant guidelines

Advertised: 02 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 16 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time