Maintenance Officer - Casual

Government of South Australia; Riverton; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network is seeking a Maintenance Officer in Riverton to keep facilities safe, reliable and efficient. You’ll maintain and repair plant, equipment and building systems, perform routine checks, and support staff and patients by ensuring a well‑run environment across the site.

This casual role is paid OPS3 at $37.87–$40.23 per hour, with 25% casual loading, super and salary sacrifice.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or substantial maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of chemical safety, infection control and WHS.
• Experience with building, grounds, plant and equipment maintenance.
• Strong problem-solving and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Respectful communication with diverse backgrounds.
• Good computer literacy and administrative skills.
• Available for occasional out-of-hours shifts.

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 knowledge

Building, grounds, plant maintenance

Problem solving / prioritisation

Diverse background communication

Computer literacy / admin skills

Out-of-hours availability

Job description

SA Health
Job reference: 945703
Location: 5412 - RIVERTON
Job status: Casual
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• 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

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

• 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

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.