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Join Our Team as a Maintenance Officer at Ceduna and District Health Services!

Are you skilled in facility maintenance and passionate about contributing to a healthy environment? Ceduna and District Health Services is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Officer to ensure the upkeep of our health unit’s facilities.

About the Role:

As a Maintenance Officer, you will be responsible for general facility maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, mechanical work, and grounds maintenance. Your contributions will play a vital role in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for our community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general maintenance tasks, including rubbish collection and facility repairs.
• Design, modify, and construct equipment and major items as needed.
• Prepare and maintain soil mixes and oversee grounds maintenance, including the cultivation of specific plant collections.
• Set up, program, and operate machinery and computerized systems related to maintenance operations.
• Assist in providing on-the-job training and guidance to other staff members.
• Maintain a safe working environment and uphold customer service principles.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in building and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and relate to staff at all levels.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Experience using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Experience in the use of computer packages eg Microsoft Word and Excel 
• A commitment to safety standards and risk management principles.

The Region

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 340,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you.  The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health

Why Join Us 

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation, leave loading and allowances), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Work in a collaborative team that values your contributions and professional growth.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• 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 A (direct contact with blood or body substances) 

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 881644

Enquiries

Debbie Greatbatch
Administration Officer
Phone: 8626 2121
E-mail: deborah.greatbatch@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

5 January 2025, 11:55PM

Attachments

881644 Maintenance Officer - Role Description.pdf

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