Job Description

Your role at St John of God Burwood

We are seeking applications for a Permanent Full-Time Maintenance Officer (Trade) to join our Facility Management team based at St John of God Burwood Hospital.

Working Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 3:36pm (7.6-hour shifts), this role offers excellent work-life balance with no weekend or public holiday work required.

You will perform maintenance and repair work across the hospital, proactively addressing issues and contributing to a safe, welcoming environment for all.

The Position

• Assist with the scheduled Preventative Maintenance Programs for buildings and equipment

• Assist and ensure all maintenance equipment is used and maintained in a serviceable condition and appropriate service and checking documentation is completed

• Respond to requests for minor maintenance from patients and staff and maintain a register of maintenance work completed

• Carry out painting projects as required, ensuring that all offices and communal areas are maintained to a high level of presentation.

• Assist with the collection, removal and setup of furniture and equipment for training purposes and functions etc.

• Take appropriate maintenance action following reports of safety hazards, risks and incidents/accidents within the workplace.

• Assist in general repairs to the facility building services and equipment including painting

• Assist in minor projects The ideal candidate will possess clear and concise written and verbal communication skills, along with well-developed interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.

You will hold relevant trade qualifications and have the ability to work autonomously, effectively prioritising tasks and taking ownership of your work.

Successful candidates will demonstrate highly developed interpersonal skills, the ability to support people experiencing distress, and a commitment to maintaining professional boundaries. A current Class C Driver's Licence and Elevated Work Platform Licence are desirable.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $67,438 (pro rata for part time) plus 12% Superannuation

• Permanent full-time, working 38 hours per week

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

For all enquiries contact Ekaterina Mikhalchenkova, Director Finance on 0438 873 923.

If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.