• Based at our Warrnambool Campus
• Part-time, ongoing role that promotes work-life flexibility.
• HEW 5 $83,407 - $93,548 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

Deakin Residential Services (DRS) currently manages roughly 3000 student beds across multiple campuses and  provides innovative and outstanding accommodation for students, staff, school groups, and families at Deakin's Burwood, Waterfront, Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool campuses; our role within the university is to promote the delivery of a positive student experience.

As a Maintenance Officer, you will:

• Contribute to the development and ongoing review of preventative, reactive and cyclic maintenance program.
• Create practical, simple and accessible solutions to problems after considering multiple perspectives.
• Consult with available sources to gather relevant information and seek the expertise and advice of other people as appropriate.
• Proactively engage in process improvement activities and adopt new ideas, approaches and changes to work practices.
• Understand local processes, prepare standard documents, manage records, regularly track progress of work tasks and identify key issues.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Broad experience carrying out general facility maintenance tasks including minor repairs, fitting and equipment replacement in both old and new buildings.
• Computer skills in MS office, Outlook/Emails and similar general computer applications.
• Current trade or building qualifications or relevant applicable experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to coach, guide and support team members as needed.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Ryan Manson (Senior Coordinator, DRS Operations) on r.manson@deakin.edu.au. 

Position Description:  584537 - Maintenance Officer

Applications for this position close on May 26, 2026 at 11:55pm

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working with Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.