Rental Minimum Standards - Inspector, Carpenter / Electrician

RIC Safety Audits; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for work use

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

RIC Safety Audits is seeking casual and full-time staff (trade-based) to perform Rental Minimum Standards inspections across residential properties in Victoria. The role focuses on inspections, documentation, and safety checks for rental properties, with travel to various regions as required.

We value attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to follow proven procedures. A trade background is essential, with potential for growth as the team expands and services broaden in the rental

Qualifications

• Trade background essential for this role.
• Experience using smartphone/tablet and online reporting software.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work.
• Ability to follow procedures and checklists accurately.
• Willingness to travel to job sites across the region.
• Ability to work independently on the road.
• Team player in a small, supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Attend rental properties to complete Rental Minimum Standards checks (heating, ventilation, security, lighting, blinds, bathrooms).
• Inspect, test and document condition of building elements against current standards.
• Use checklists and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Record findings and photos using online software/reporting tools.
• Communicate clearly with office and real estate agencies when issues are identified.
• Assist with smoke alarm checks and electrical safety tasks if qualified.
• Travel to jobs across the region as required.
• Maintain a clean, structured approach to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Trade background

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Time management

Communication

Tools

Online reporting software

Smartphone/tablet use

Job description

Looking for Casual and Full time employees - Prefferably Trade based. (Carpenters or Electricians)

RIC Safety Audits is a locally owned Geelong business specialising in safety audits for rental properties. We currently service large areas of Victoria and are now currently seeking applicants in the North , East and Western suburbs.

We service over 200 real estate agencies in the victoria and due to changes in reporting and rental requirments we’ve recently been inundated with requests from real estate agencies specifically for Rental Minimum Standards checks. We have significantly grown this side of the business and are now looking to find the right people to complete these audits. We’re a tight-knit team that values quality, consistency and looking after each other. We work closely with our agency partners and tenants to help keep homes safe, compliant and comfortable. If you’re self‑motivated, have strong attention to detail and are happy to follow proven procedures, we’d love to hear from you.

The role – what you’ll be doing

This position is focused on Rental Minimum Standards inspections for residential rental properties. Typical duties include:

• Attending rental properties to complete Rental Minimum Standards checks (heating, ventilation, security, lighting, blinds, bathroom facilities, etc.)
• Inspecting, testing and documenting the condition of key building elements against current minimum standards
• Using checklists and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance
• Recording findings and photos using online software/reporting tools
• Communicating clearly with the office team and real estate agencies when issues are identified
• Assisting, where required, with smoke alarm checks, electrical safety (if suitably qualified) .
• Travelling to jobs across Border area and general region as required
• This is clean, structured work - ideal for someone who takes pride in doing a thorough job and wants to know their work is making homes safer and more comfortable for renters.

Background & qualifications

A trade background is essential for this role - Examples

• Maintenance / facility technician
• Ability to use a smartphone/tablet and basic online reporting software
• Strong attention to detail and pride in the quality of your work
• Ability to follow procedures and checklists accurately
• Self‑motivated with good time management - comfortable working on your own on the road
• Willingness to travel to job sites across the region
• Ability to work well as part of a small, supportive team

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience in residential building, maintenance, property management or inspections
• Familiarity with rental compliance, building codes or safety requirements

What we offer

• Good salary packages (with hourly rate discussed based on experience)
• Company vehicle for work use
• Flexibility in work arrangements where possible
• Supportive, down-to-earth work culture
• Structured procedures and training - you’ll know exactly what "good" looks like
• Genuine growth opportunities within the business as our team and service areas continue to expand
• Potential to step into a supervisory/mentoring role as the team grows, helping others meet our quality and compliance standards
• We also complete rental electrical safety checks, Rental Minimum Standards checks and Essential Safety Measures checks for agencies. As our team continues to grow, there will be opportunities to broaden your skills across these areas.
• We are open to full time or casual employment for the right candidates. More than one position is available.