Maintenance Officer - Lakeside Joondalup at Vicinity Centres

City of Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Building Maintenance, Plumbing, Electrical Awareness, HVAC Systems, Carpentry, Painting, Plastering, Contractor Management, CMMS Administration, EWP Operation, Risk Management, HSE Compliance, Problem Solving, Stakeholder Management, Preventative Maintenance, Emergency Preparedness

Industry

Real Estate

Description

We're reimagining the way Australians live, work, and play. We own and manage some of the most recognisable and loved retail destinations across Australia. We’re evolving our portfolio into destinations that offer a broad selection of retail, residential, and office spaces. Through our diverse portfolio, data-led decision-making, and nationwide development pipeline, we do things differently. We are Vicinity. Role purpose The key purpose of the Maintenance Officer is to support the seamless functioning of all operational elements. The Maintenance Officer is responsible for the general upkeep of the centre which involves routine maintenance tasks, required repairs, and actioning preventative maintenance tasks to avoid retailer and customer disruptions. This role ensures that all systems, including plumbing, electrical and HVAC, are functioning efficiently and safely. The Maintenance Officer is instrumental in maintaining the highest standards of safety, compliance, cleanliness, functionality and emergency preparedness through the general up-keep of the centre, contributing to a positive experience for retailers, contractors, staff and customers. PLEASE NOTE: The shift requirements for this role are Sun-Thurs -- 5am-1pm Key Accountabilities Operational & Maintenance Accountabilities Support the presentation of the building to the highest possible standard by maintaining and servicing facilities including staff toilets, loading docks, centre malls, public areas, and back-of-house spaces. Identify maintenance requirements of the building and proactively respond to defects within budget constraints. Carry out repairs and maintenance across the asset including: Internal and external lighting (including light globe replacements) Structures, carparks, roadways and signage Roof leaks and water ingress issues External paving, concrete repairs and cold bitumen reinstatement Doors, gates, and minor carpentry works Patching, touch-ups, minor plastering and painting Installation of access panels Undertake minor plumbing repairs and general building maintenance tasks across all areas of the centre. Complete repairs arising from operations team inspections and ad-hoc requests in a timely manner. Attend air conditioning retailer complaints Operate Elevated Work Platforms (EWP) safely where required and support inspections, repairs and installation works at height. Maintain and organise tools, equipment, spares and workshop supplies, including procurement coordination as required. Engage with retailers during maintenance works, particularly when responding to unforeseen issues (e.g. leaks, damage or service disruptions), ensuring clear communication and minimal operational impact. Support delivery of minor capital works and improvement programs across the asset. Administer the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including raising, tracking and closing work orders. Manage routine maintenance and inspections of EWPs, vehicles and associated equipment where required. Contribute to emergency preparedness by maintaining strong asset knowledge, ensuring equipment functionality and supporting emergency management procedures when required. Compile job completion statistics and maintenance performance reporting where required. Key Role Relationships Operations Manager & Team Maintenance Supervisor Centre Team Contractors External Stakeholders Retailers Experience & Capabilities Essential Experience (What you have done) Experience managing building services through trade or maintenance-based experience. Demonstrated ability to deliver reactive and planned maintenance works on time and within budget. Experience identifying and rectifying building defects including structural, hydraulic and finishing works. Awareness of risk management, HSE requirements and safe systems of work. Understanding of emergency warden responsibilities and confidence in responding to emergency situations. Critical Knowledge (What you need to know) Strong understanding of contractor management, permits and safe work practices. Knowledge of both planned and reactive maintenance programs. Competency in general maintenance disciplines including: Basic plumbing Electrical awareness HVAC systems Carpentry and building repairs Knowledge of building fabric maintenance including roofing, paving, plastering and finishes. Ability to develop and support preventive maintenance schedules. Strong problem-solving capability for diagnosing and resolving faults. Effective communication skills for coordinating with contractors, tenants and internal teams. Strong organisational and time management skills. Attention to detail to maintain high presentation and safety standards. Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance requirements. Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. Capabilities (What you can do) Collaborate as an Asset Team – prioritise team and asset outcomes (Foundational) Planning & Prioritisation – effectively manage reactive and planned workloads (Foundational) Customer Focus – consider retailer and customer impacts in all maintenance activities (Foundational) Stakeholder Management – build strong working relationships with retailers and contractors (Foundational) Problem Solving – apply practical solutions across a wide variety of maintenance issues (Foundational) Health, Safety & Environment – embed safe work practices in all tasks (Foundational) Regulatory Awareness – operate within relevant compliance frameworks (Foundational) Personal Attributes (Who you are) Aligned with Vicinity Values: Respect – listen to others and manage difficult conversations professionally Integrity – act consistently and do the right thing Customer Focus – consider impact to retailers and customers in all activities Collaboration – work effectively across the team and stakeholders Excellence – take pride in workmanship and strive for continuous improvement Why Vicinity? Our benefits program focuses on creating an awesome place to work in which our people are rewarded and recognised. This includes: Flexible working options Birthday leave & purchased additional leave $1,000 worth of VCX securities rewarded for eligible team members Generous Parental Leave We live and work by our values of Respect, Integrity, Customer Focus, Collaboration and Excellence. They are the foundation to everything we do and provide us a north star with which we can shape meaningful places where communities connect. At Vicinity we embrace and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where we attract, retain and develop our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We are aware of current limitations with our website accessibility and are working towards improving this. Should you experience any issues accessing information in this job advertisement or the application form, and require this in an alternate format, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team. Similarly, if you would like to discuss workplace accessibility, any reasonable adjustments we can make to better support you during the recruitment process, or your potential future role please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team: Email: talent.acquisition@vicinity.com.au Phone: +61 3 7001 4000 (request to speak to our Talent Acquisition team) Note: To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have existing, relevant Australian work rights. At the later stages of the recruitment process the shortlisted candidate/candidates will be required to undergo a Criminal History Background/Police Check as a mandatory part of the process. Additional qualification checks may also be required dependant on role and level. We exist to shape meaningful places where communities connect Together we want to prosper with our people and communities by creating Australia’s most compelling portfolio of retail-led destinations. Our values and behaviours set the expectations we have of each other and how we work together They are simple and easy to connect with, and living these values will help us nurture the culture we would love to have at Vicinity.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Officer is responsible for the general upkeep, routine repairs, and preventative maintenance of the retail center to ensure seamless operations. This includes managing building systems like plumbing, electrical, and HVAC while maintaining high safety and cleanliness standards.