Maintenance Officer - Casual

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

SA Health is seeking a Maintenance Officer at the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network in Riverton. The role involves maintaining and repairing plant, equipment and facilities to keep health services safe, reliable and efficient.

You will support compliance with health and safety standards and participate in occasional on-call duties. Essential requirements include a trade qualification or significant maintenance experience, knowledge of chemical safety and WHS, and strong problem-solving and

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or significant experience in maintenance or a related field.
• Knowledge of chemical safety, infection control and WHS requirements.
• Experience across building, grounds, plant and equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Respectful communication skills and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Good computer literacy and administrative skills.
• Availability to work occasional out-of-hours shifts when required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair plant, equipment and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Support risk management and accreditation processes.
• Participate in occasional on-call duties.
• Contribute to a safe working environment for all.

Skills

Trade qualification / maintenance exp

Chemical safety / WHS

Facilities maintenance

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Computer literacy

After-hours availability

Job description

• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Riverton
• Salary: OPS3 - $37.87 to $40.23 per hour + 25% casual loading + super + salary sacrifice
• Employment: Casual Contract (up to 3 August 2027)
• Eligibility Open to Everyone

Hands-on work that keeps our facilities at their best.

As a Maintenance Officer, you'll ensure our health service runs like clockwork, using your expertise to keep facilities safe, reliable and efficient. From maintaining essential plant and equipment to conducting repairs throughout our facility, you'll play a crucial role in creating a safe, efficient environment for both staff and patients. You'll also help us stay compliant with all the important standards and regulations that keep our healthcare service running safely. Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain and repair plant, equipment and facilities
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards
• Support risk management and accreditation processes
• Participate in occasional on-call duties
• Contribute to a safe working environment for all

Required Skills and Experience

Essential requirements

We’re looking for people with the skills, experience and practical know-how to keep our healthcare facilities safe and operating smoothly:

• Trade qualification or significant experience in maintenance or a related field.
• Knowledge of chemical safety, infection control and WHS requirements.
• Experience across building, grounds, plant and equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Respectful communication skills and the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Good computer literacy and administrative skills.
• Availability to work occasional out-of-hours shifts when required.

Please refer to the Role Description for further information about the position and essential requirements.

About Us

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence. We support workplace adjustments and welcome you to share any access or support needs during recruitment and employment.

A career in YNLHN offers diverse opportunities, strong career development, and the chance to live and work across a unique landscape including farming regions, coastline, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the video below to learn more about working with us

Application Information

SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• 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 B

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - for further information. Job ref: 945703

Enquiries

Darren Jones
Facility Manager
Phone: [phone]
E-mail:

Application Closing Date

3 August 2027 - 11.55PM

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