UnitingSA Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Mobile Maintenance Officer
UnitingSA Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Looking for a change of pace? Join a values-driven organisation where your trade skills make a real impact.
We’re on the hunt for a reliable, skilled and self-motivated Mobile Maintenance Officer to join our Property and Facilities team at UnitingSA. This hands-on role is perfect for someone with solid building and maintenance experience who enjoys variety in their day and takes pride in doing a job well.
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you'll handle both day-to-day maintenance issues and scheduled works across our sites – ensuring everything is safe, compliant, and up to standard. You'll also help coordinate tasks with maintenance assistants and be a go-to person for on-the-ground fixes.
What The Role Involves
* Responding to maintenance requests and carrying out reactive and planned maintenance
* Maintaining buildings and facilities to a high standard in line with safety regulations
* Scheduling and prioritising work, including procurement of materials
* Supporting preventative maintenance programs
* Using job logging systems (training provided) and keeping accurate records
* Liaising with site staff and contractors to get the job done right, first time
What You’ll Bring
* Trade qualification or 5+ years’ building and maintenance experience
* Strong knowledge of tools, materials, and building codes
* Confidence reading plans and following instructions
* Excellent time management and ability to work independently
* Sound communication skills and basic computer literacy
* A current SA Driver’s Licence (essential)
* Valid DHS Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, and National Police Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
Why join UnitingSA?
At UnitingSA, we’re not just about buildings – we’re about people. As a trusted not-for-profit organisation with over a century of service, we support South Australians through aged care, housing, mental health, disability and community services.
When you join us as a Mobile Maintenance Officer, you’re helping create safe, comfortable and well-maintained spaces where people can live with dignity, receive support, and feel at home. Whether it's fixing a leak in an aged care facility or making sure community housing is up to standard, the work you do directly supports our mission to make a real and lasting difference in people’s lives.
What We Offer
* Salary Packaging: Boost your take-home pay with up to $15,900 tax-free earnings and enjoy additional savings with our Meal and Entertainment Card.
* Leave Loading: Enjoy a 17.5% leave loading, giving your holiday pay a well-deserved boost.
* Wellbeing Support: Access our Employee Assistance Programme and discounted health insurance.
* Career Growth & Development: Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
* Flexible & Inclusive Work Environment: Casual Fridays and a relaxed, supportive atmosphere.
* Generous Parental Leave: Receive 16 weeks of paid leave when welcoming a new addition to your family.
Ready to apply?
If you’re a practical, capable tradesperson who enjoys being on the road, solving problems, and keeping facilities in top shape, we’d love to hear from you.
If you’d like to understand the role in more detail, for a confidential discussion, please contact Geoff Watson, Facilities Maintenance & Leasing Manager on 0400 202 553 .
You can review the Job Description by following the prompts to apply.
We welcome applications from all community members, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with all abilities and diversities.
Don’t worry if you don’t tick every box
Applications close Friday 13th June 2025.
If you require any assistance in submitting your application, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent & Acquisition team on 08 8440 2120.
Please note, that we may close this advert early if we find the right candidate.
Our application process is mobile-friendly for your convenience.
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* JD - Mobile Maintenance Officer.pdf
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