* Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Murray Bridge
* WHD5 | Health Ancillary Employee Regional Level 5 | $71,646.74 p.a. to $72,675.99 p.a.
* Full time | Ongoing Permanent
* Eligibility Open to Everyone
Join Our Team as a Maintenance Officer at Murray Bridge
About the Role
Step into a dynamic, hands-on role where your skills directly support the smooth operation of vital health services. The Facilities & Grounds Officer is responsible for a broad range of maintenance tasks across interior and exterior areas, including minor carpentry, painting, plumbing, mechanical and electrical work, as well as general building upkeep. The role also involves grounds maintenance such as lawn care, irrigation, weed control, and rubbish collection, alongside monitoring plant and equipment, completing preventative and breakdown maintenance, and maintaining accurate records. Participation in an on-call roster may be required.
What We're Looking For
Essential Criteria
* Trade qualification (Cert III or equivalent) or relevant hands-on trade experience.
* Experience in building/grounds maintenance, plant operation, and irrigation systems.
* Able to work independently and in teams, using initiative to meet deadlines.
* Strong communication skills, with ability to work across diverse groups and maintain confidentiality.
* Knowledge of WHS, risk management, continuous improvement, and basic computer systems (MS Office).
Desired Criteria
* Demonstrated manual handling skills.
* Experience with SA Health systems and procurement platforms (e.g. Oracle, Basware, Ventia).
* Ability to locate and follow policies and procedures via the SA Health intranet.
About Us
The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.
* We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
* Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
* Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
* Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
* Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support
* Join RMCLHN's Corporate and Administration Professionals Team (video)
Overview
SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:
* National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
* Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 932128
Enquiries
Joe Butson
Corporate Facilities Manager
Phone: 0466 540 ***
E-mail: **********@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
09 April 2026 - 11.55PM
Attachments
WHD5 - Maintenance Officer - Murray Bridge.pdf
About Murray Bridge Factsheet.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines