Job Description

Employee Benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Staff wellbeing program, including Fitness Passport Program

About the Role:

The Grounds & Maintenance Assistant (Handyperson) is responsible for undertaking a broad range of maintenance, repair and groundskeeping activities to ensure buildings, infrastructure, equipment and outdoor environments are maintained to a high standard of safety, presentation and compliance.

The role contributes to organisational effectiveness through preventative maintenance, timely response to maintenance requests, support of essential services and contractor activities, and the promotion of a safe and welcoming environment in accordance with legislative requirements, organisational policies and best practice standards.

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrated ability to plan, organise and prioritise work effectively in an environment with competing demands and changing priorities.
• Experience undertaking general maintenance, repair and handyperson tasks across buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Sound knowledge of legislation, standards and safe work practices relevant to the role, including:
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
• Hazardous Chemicals and Dangerous Goods
• Manual Handling
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Essential Services and Building Compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools and maintenance and gardening equipment.
• Ability to identify maintenance issues, troubleshoot problems and implement practical solutions with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact respectfully and effectively with residents, patients, staff, contractors and members of the public from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative, reliability and sound judgement.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing a safe, well-maintained and customer-focused environment.
• Physical capacity to undertake the inherent requirements of the role, including manual handling, lifting, bending, climbing and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

All applicants are asked to submit a CV and covering letter (of no more than one (1) page) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements and outlining your availability.

Beechworth Health Service (BHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and follows Equal Employment Opportunity Principles. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI+ community and people with disability.

BHS is committed to its child safety and wellbeing obligations as defined under the Commission for Children and Young peoples’ standards (2021) and associated legislation (Child Wellbeing and Safety act 2005). BHS will affirm and uphold the Commission’s Child Safe Standards, and will promote a zero tolerance for child abuse.

BHS is committed to meeting its obligations under the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and NDIS Commission to support the workforce to provide the care and services that upholds the relevant codes of conduct.

Employment conditions and remuneration are as prescribed in the relevant award (dependent upon qualification) and current Enterprise Agreement.

For more information please contact Merv Elliott on 03 5728 0200

We are actively looking to fill this position and reserve the right to shortlist and interview applicants whilst this advertisement is open, therefore, we encourage you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Applications Close: 13th July 2026