- Full time fixed term position (12 months)
- Opportunity to work in one of Melbourne’s most iconic venues
- Located in the heart of the Arts Precinct with easy access to public transport
About the Role
In this 12-month Building Maintenance Officer contract, you will carry out a variety of duties including maintenance of building fabric, furniture and fittings for our theatres, as well as general building maintenance in various venues, including the State Theatre, Hamer Hall and Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
Working as part of the Facilities team, the Building Maintenance Officer will work efficiently to deliver the highest standards, meet the building maintenance requirements, while ensuring a safe and effective working environment.
Full time 12 month fixed term position. Band 2.2 $ 67,440.88 plus superannuation.
To be successful you will require:
- A trade qualification in Carpentry/Cabinet Making or relevant trade certificate or equivalent experience
- Experience with and knowledge of protected work practices in accordance with OH&S; legislation and regulations
- Experience undertaking Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)
- A high level of understanding and actioning of task prioritisation and a high level of understanding and commitment to customer service are essential.
- Good communication skills are important, as the successful candidate will be interacting with a variety of people across the organisation
Sound computer skills in using asset information management system would be an advantage.
This position is part of the Facilities Management Services team. They are responsible for the planning and effective operational management of the Arts Centre Melbourne services, buildings and precinct so our teams can deliver great services to our customers, stakeholders, and the public.
Arts Centre Melbourne acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we gather, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung. We also acknowledge the neighbouring Kulin Nation groups, the Boonwurrung and Bunurong people, and pay our respects to elders, past and present.
Beneath our iconic Spire, in Hamer Hall and at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, we showcase the best of Australian and international performing arts.
Together with our own program of performances, events and activities we offer a diversity of audiences a distinctly multidimensional approach to participation, education and entertainment.
We are now focused on Reimagining Arts Centre Melbourne as part of the Victorian Government’s commitment to transforming the Melbourne Arts Precinct into a thriving, connected creative and civic space over the coming years.
For a glimpse into working at Arts Centre Melbourne click here.
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Arts Centre Melbourne welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Disabled and Deaf people, sexualities and gender identities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and people of all ages.
We seek to provide workplace adjustments at all relevant stages of the recruitment process such as alternative formats or other access supports. You can specify in the application form if you require any adjustments or please ask us at any stage. If you need to contact us about making workplace adjustments during the recruitment process, please send an email to
Please submit your resume together with a cover letter by 11:55pmTuesday 7th October 2025. Early applications are encouraged as suitable candidates may be invited to attend an interview prior to the closing date.
Employment at Arts Centre Melbourne is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a National Police Check.
Applications are open to those with full working rights in Australia. Arts Centre Melbourne is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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📌 Building Maintenance Officer
🏢 Arts Centre Melbourne
📍 Melbourne