Facilities Officer at SA Health

, South Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

1322.4

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

General Facility Maintenance, Grounds Maintenance, Carpentry, Painting, Plumbing, Mechanical Maintenance, Machinery Operation, Forklift Operation, Tractor Operation, Watering System Maintenance, Gardening, Pruning, Pest Control, WHS Compliance, Teamwork, Training

Industry

Description

[https://publicstorage.dc2.pageuppeople.com/532/ProviderAsset/scribble/8a93ebd5-956d-4656-9cb9-424d11e1d9ca.png] * Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network * Mount Barker Hospital * Salary: WHD3 $562.63 - $1,322.40 per week (pro rata) * Temporary role working 45.6 hours per fortnight over a 7-day roster up to 9 May 2027 WHAT ARE WE OFFERING? The Facility & Grounds Officer role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of the health unit by performing a variety of general facility and grounds maintenance tasks. You will work both indoors and outdoors, supporting the upkeep of buildings, fixtures, gardens, and grounds to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for patients, staff, and visitors. In this role, you will undertake duties including rubbish collection, minor carpentry, painting, plumbing, mechanical maintenance, and grounds management. You will also operate machinery such as forklifts and tractors, install and maintain watering systems, and manage garden functions including planting, pruning, and pest control. WHO ARE WE? The Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network offers opportunities across our sites, from Kangaroo Island to Eudunda, wrapping all the way around our metropolitan areas (position based in Mount Barker). We pride ourselves on providing exceptional care to all our consumers, residents, their families, and community. Our mission is to ensure that you always receive the best quality, safe, consistent, collaborative care and always with kindness. We do this by maintaining exceptional levels of care at all times supported by systems and processes that assure us of quality and safety of our staff and those we serve. WHERE AND HOW YOU WILL WORK Mount Barker is a fast-growing regional centre in the Adelaide Hills, known for its natural beauty, strong community, and modern amenities. Just 30 minutes from Adelaide, it offers diverse job opportunities in health, education, retail, trades, and more, making it ideal for professionals seeking a great work-life balance in a vibrant and scenic environment. For more information Discover Mount Barker [https://southaustralia.com/destinations/adelaide-hills/places/mount-barker] WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? * Are you able to perform general maintenance tasks for both the interior and exterior of a health facility? * Do you have experience with grounds maintenance, machinery operation, and gardening functions? * Are you confident following WHS requirements and maintaining a safe work environment? * Do you enjoy contributing to teamwork, training, and continuous improvement initiatives? If you have answered yes to any of these questions – then read on… HOW WILL YOU CONTRIBUTE? * Maintain the health unit’s facilities and grounds, performing maintenance, carpentry, painting, plumbing, and mechanical tasks. * Operate machinery, including forklifts and tractors, and maintain watering systems and garden areas. * Support safe work practices and compliance with workplace health, safety, and infection control requirements. * Assist in training and guiding other employees to ensure effective service delivery. * Participate in continuous improvement activities and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture. WHAT WILL WE OFFER YOU IN RETURN? At BHFLHN, not only will you be working in an environment surrounded by beautiful scenery and nature we see your work here as not just as a job, but an opportunity to extend, progress or consolidate your career with us. We therefore offer you opportunities to be supported in the following ways: * Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year Click here more information [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.dc2.pageuppeople.com%2Fapply%2FTransferRichTextFile.ashx%3FsData%3DUFUtVjMtZwnF_jlr-iv2ZkRi7_asJF9LYAl3CTrCXw7hBHlu8JqbF3nRuoWVpdcm5vcFJ6Wd0fnLoqy8a4-_iUsxZ2YJ6oLQTkZkl9c-HiT0nCBVZ-YqIy4ukHDH5_5MZ5EGHa_skls136cU28kHjZDunMf47Q~~&data=05%7C02%7CKate.D%27Amico%40sa.gov.au%7C84492bcd1a1a4c98142b08ddc99b9283%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C638888392209048282%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=DxLmbTjBDF3rDZkt842rQkR04km%2Bew8hhhOiw3GsW4c%3D&reserved=0] * Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities. * Support for you and your family via our free Employee Assistance Program. * Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to BHFLHN staff and their families. 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OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION We employ people as diverse as the clients we support and the environments we work in. At BHFLHN we pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees and therefore we encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We continually look for ways to support and promote diversity and flexible ways of working so please let us know what interests you. NEED TO RELOCATE? Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. See what is available here: Relocation support | SA Health. 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Please refer to all the details in the Role Description below (job ref: 910039), or reach out to Rene Branson, Facilities Supervisor on Phone: 0408 805 265 or via E-mail: Rene.Branson@sa.gov.au [Rene.Branson@sa.gov.au] To find out what you need to apply, and what is required to be offered a role, please refer to the Applicant Checklist BHFLHN Applicant Checklist.pdf [https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.dc2.pageuppeople.com%2Fapply%2FTransferRichTextFile.ashx%3FsData%3DUFUtVjMtPBFbo3tmZ-2TM4hZGxDbFwu6_UidXbuEgS4D2eQZPd8Y43a15uGOYc8cmF9d62a3BSOf3wArFQVRFV3SYD8fCJP9Ik-mZWlIj1ovZUWiWGP4iTnRGrzNHN9FJiLUX42D7wS9d6WSZyJnGklVUgkYLQ~~&data=05%7C02%7CKate.D%27Amico%40sa.gov.au%7C84492bcd1a1a4c98142b08ddc99b9283%7Cbda528f7fca9432fbc98bd7e90d40906%7C0%7C0%7C638888392209133671%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Ld6qNEi5knJzLHPCElTgfh6Cntm7EnnQas%2BumQHE%2FU0%3D&reserved=0]. 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Responsibilities

The role involves maintaining the health unit's facilities and grounds by performing general maintenance tasks including carpentry, painting, plumbing, and mechanical upkeep. Responsibilities also include operating machinery like forklifts and tractors, managing garden functions, and supporting workplace health and safety compliance.