Maintenance Officer - Casual

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

Benefits offered by this job

Casual contract

Salary sacrifice

Superannuation

Job summary

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network is seeking a Maintenance Officer to keep facilities safe, reliable and efficient. You will maintain plant and equipment and assist with repairs throughout the site, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations that govern the healthcare service.

The role involves contributing to risk management, accreditation processes and a safe working environment, with occasional on-call duties and a casual contract up to 3 August 2027.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification or significant maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of chemical safety, infection control and WHS.
• Experience across building, grounds, plant and equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Respectful communication with diverse backgrounds.
• Good computer literacy and administrative skills.
• Availability to work 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 experience

WHS knowledge

Infection control knowledge

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Communication

Tools

Administrative skills

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)
• Location: Yorke and Mid North
• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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

Applications close: 03 Aug 2027 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Standard Time