Home Maintenance Officer
Temporary Part Time – 22.8 hours per week – Until 12 January 2027
Band 5 – Starting from $80,410.06 (pro rata)
About The Role
Deliver hands‐on home maintenance services to older residents across Yarra, supporting them to remain safe and independent in their own homes. Attend client homes, assess required work, and complete minor repairs and safety‐related tasks such as fixing doors, changing light globes, or installing smoke alarms. Work independently in the community while staying connected to a supportive team, manage daily jobs, communicate directly with clients, and ensure work is completed safely and respectfully. Also complete basic administrative tasks, including recording job details and updates in Council systems.
What We're Looking For
* Practical experience in home maintenance or a similar field.
* Ability to work independently and engage respectfully with older people.
* Experience undertaking minor maintenance and repair work in home environments.
* Ability to assess tasks on‐site and complete work safely within scope.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with clients in their homes.
* A practical, solutions‐focused approach with good problem‐solving skills.
* Confidence using basic systems or mobile devices to record work (or willingness to learn).
* Understanding of safe work practices and ability to identify risks in home settings.
* Current Victorian Driver's Licence.
Benefits Package
* Exceptional leave entitlements – 16 days personal leave, 18 weeks parental leave, plus cultural leave and compassionate leave.
* Health and wellbeing – free EAP counselling, discounted leisure membership 40% off for staff and 25% off for managers, salary‐sacrifice childcare options.
* Professional development – leadership courses and learning workshops, Education Assistance Programme offering study and exam leave and up to 50% course‐fee reimbursement.
Applications close on: Wednesday 06 May 2026, at 11:55pm.
Yarra City Council is committed to an inclusive workplace that values diversity across all dimensions.
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