Maintenance Officer

Maintenance Officer Job no: JR Work type: CasualLocation: Strathfield Private HospitalCategories: Property Building Maintenance/Groundsperson/Security Casual opportunity - Enjoy flexible hours for better work life balance Join Australia's largest private health care provider. We care about YOU Access counselling, wellbeing services, legal & financial assistance The Opportunity We are seeking a Maintenance Officer to join our friendly team. In this role, you will undertake all assigned maintenance duties, including work related to general hospital maintenance including planned and reactive maintenance. You will be reporting to the Maintenance Manager and working alongside preferred supplies, ensuring all work carried out by contractors is within the planned budget. Key Responsibilities Perform general maintenance duties including patching, plastering, painting, basic plumbing, lighting, gutters, tiling, air conditioning, and general repairs. Complete both planned and responsive maintenance tasks. Monitor and manage work completed by external contractors to ensure safety, quality, and budget compliance. Maintain up-to-date records of maintenance activities and ensure adherence to relevant hospital policies and procedures. Participate in the after-hours on-call roster. Support procurement of supplies and recommend capital upgrades or equipment replacements where necessary. Ensure compliance with relevant Australian Standards and OH&S regulations. Identify maintenance improvement opportunities across the facility and act proactively. Skills and Experience To be successful in this role you will be a positive and effective team player with excellent communication skills and the ability to develop relationships with colleagues and customers. You will have the ability to ensure health and safety regulations are adhered to and work is carried out in a tidy safe manner. You will be able to provide a comprehensive maintenance service that complies with legislative standards, corporate policy guidelines and approved Hospital budgets. Demonstrated experience in general maintenance roles (patching, plumbing, painting, etc.). Experience managing and supervising contractors or maintenance staff. Knowledge of Australian building and hospital maintenance standards. Computer literacy and confidence in using digital systems for tracking and reporting. Ability to respond calmly and effectively to unexpected maintenance issues. Strong organisational and time-management skills. Trade qualification in a relevant field (e.g., carpentry, electrical, plumbing). Previous experience working in a hospital or healthcare setting. Experience in a supervisory role. Remuneration Base Hourly Rates in accordance with Enterprise Agreement + superannuation based on experience level and qualifications, exclusive of penalties or allowances. About Us Our facilities encompass 84 beds, 7 operating theatres, 1 endoscopy suite, 1 cardiac catheterisation lab, a 10 bed Intensive Care Unit and a Day Surgery Unit. We also have onsite radiology, pathology, café and specialist consulting suites. The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964. What’s in it for you? Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression. Discounts: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts -you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7. Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunitiese.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more. Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits. Requirements Provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the last 12 months According to the role, Ramsay will require aWorking-With-Childrencheck andproof of immunisationagainst infectious diseases. To Apply All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered. For enquiries, please contact Lisa McVeigh on Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at Advertised: 25 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 23 Dec 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time #J-18808-Ljbffr