Property Maintenance Officer

Part time (0.6 FTE)
Ongoing
Band 4, $65,512 pa (pro-rata) + Super

Closing date: 12pm on Monday 2 December 2024

Mount Alexander Shire is known for its local food and wine, for a vibrant arts community and breathtaking natural surrounds.

Perfectly located in Central Victoria, around 30 minutes from Bendigo by car or rail, and with Melbourne only 90 minutes away, you’ll enjoy a balanced lifestyle with great services, schools and homes in townships like Castlemaine and Maldon.

The role

Key responsibilities undertaken by the Property Maintenance Officer include:

• Perform a full range of general maintenance, gardening and cleaning services for assessed clients
• Safely and competently use hand and power tools as required to undertake functions of the role
• Liaise with Occupational Therapists to negotiate amendments to prescriptions as required
• Interpret drawings and descriptions provided by Occupational Therapists to install handrails, grab rails and ramps or platform steps as directed and with an eye for detail

Our ideal candidate

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Accredited Certificate III or IV in carpentry or equivalent
• Experience in basic construction, general maintenance, towing a trailer and the use of small power tools
• Evidence of construction induction training (white card) or ability to complete
• A current Victorian drivers’ licence is essential

Benefits

• Annual salary increases
• Wellbeing initiatives and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Generous leave provisions, including purchased leave options and paid parental leave
• Cross-skilling and professional development opportunities

Visit the Why work with us page on our website for more benefits.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Robyn Schultz, Service Support Coordinator, on (03) 5471 1713.

How to apply

Visit our website and review the Information for applicants, then apply via our Current Vacancies page.

Please ensure your application includes:

• A cover letter, telling us why you are the best person for the position
• A copy of your current resume
• Responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description

Additional information

Mount Alexander Shire Council is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to child safety with zero tolerance for child abuse.  We value a diverse workforce and encourage applicants from all cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and backgrounds.

Applicants can expect that the recruitment process will include interviewing, reference checks and criminal history checks. Some positions will also be required to provide a Working with Children Check, and medical assessments including drug and alcohol testing may be undertaken.

For more information on the recruitment process, please download the Candidate information document from our website.

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