Maintenance Officer/Tradesperson | Permanent Full Time position
Cabrini Health – Brighton, Malvern locations
Better Facilities, Brighter Futures – Cabrini’s Next Era of Care
We’re building for the better – including better capability, facilities and career opportunities to meet the needs of the community and professions we serve. Cabrini will need to service an additional 70,000 patients annually within the next 10 years and we need passionate professionals to help deliver this care. Join us as we shape a future where world-class care and career growth go hand-in-hand.
The Role
As a Tradesperson at Cabrini Health, you will play a key role in maintaining a safe, functional and high-quality environment across our facilities. You will carry out a variety of maintenance and repair tasks across multiple areas including the carpentry workshop, infrastructure, plant and equipment. This is a secure, ongoing role where you will be required to work full time with some overtime and be available for site/phone recall, as well as shift work per a monthly roster. Flexibility and reliability is essential for this role which will primarily be based at Brighton, with coverage at Malvern required on occasion.
What You’ll Do
1. Basic troubleshooting, carry out general maintenance and repairs across Cabrini Health facilities, including carpentry and minor building works.
2. Assist with the installation and maintenance of infrastructure, plant, and equipment, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
3. Work collaboratively with the Engineering and Maintenance team to deliver timely and efficient services across the hospital and other sites.
4. Conduct regular inspections and respond to maintenance requests or breakdowns in a proactive and professional manner.
5. Raising PO Numbers Onboarding contractors’ administration duties
6. Supervising and calling out contractors as required
7. Operating building management, security, and car parking systems
What We’re Looking For
You are a skilled and versatile tradesperson who takes pride in high-quality workmanship and has a proactive approach to maintenance. Your ability to work independently as well as part of a team will be key to your success in this role. We are seeking the following:
8. Preferably qualified Tradesperson: Plumber, Electrician, Carpenter or Fitter, however, would consider general handyman.
9. Proven experience in general maintenance and trade work, ideally within a hospital/facility operation, commercial, industrial or workshop environment.
10. General handyman skills – basic plumbing, electrical, mechanical, air handling units, filters, checking and cleaning/replacing
11. Demonstrated ability to operate hand and power tools safely and efficiently.
12. Sound knowledge of safe working practices and workshop procedures.
13. A current and valid Victorian Driver’s Licence.
14. White Card (Construction Induction Card) – highly regarded.
15. Sound communication skills ability to work under pressure.
16. Basic understanding of infection control principles.
Why join Cabrini?
You’ll be part of a values-driven organisation committed to delivering exceptional patient care, where we offer:
17. Salary Packaging up to $18,850 per year tax free to increase your take-home pay
18. Parking on site $4 per day (subject to availability)
19. Hospital located close to public transport with discounted Myki Commuter fares
20. Access to a range of staff benefits including retail offers, fitness passport, discounted hospital services and savings on eligible private health fund services
21. Opportunities for career growth and professional development
For further information review the
Enquiries should be directed to: James Christodoulou, Chief Engineer - 0417 056 462
Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.
Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.
As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Working for Cabrini
Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.
There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.
Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.
Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect
MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI
Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.