Maintenance Officer - Casual

Yorke And Northern Local Health Network; South Australia; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is seeking a casual Maintenance Officer to keep our health facilities safe, compliant, and operating smoothly. You will maintain plant, equipment, and building systems, support risk management and accreditation, and participate in occasional on-call duties to ensure uninterrupted service for staff and patients.

The role requires a trade qualification or substantial maintenance experience, knowledge of chemical safety and WHS, and strong

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

Maintenance

Trade qualifications

WHS knowledge

Problem-solving

Communication

Computer literacy

After-hours availability

Education

Trade qualification

Job description

Maintenance Officer - Casual

Job no: ******
Work type: Casual
Location: Yorke and Mid North
Categories: Maintenance and Facilities, Trades, maintenance and services

• 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

Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN

Application Information

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

Enquiries

Darren Jones
Facility Manager
Phone: *********
E-mail: **********************

Application Closing Date

3 August 2027 - 11.55PM

Attachments

****** OPS3 Maintenance Officer Role Description.pdf

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