Title: Maintenance Officer
Ringwood East, VIC, AU, 3135
Mechanical Maintenance Officer
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Permanent full-time | 5 weeks annual leave + monthly day off included
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Work across Eastern Health locations in Maroondah and Outer East
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Supportive workplace culture | Focus on employee wellbeing and development
About the role
We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Officer to join the team at Eastern Health working across the Maroondah and Outer Eastern suburbs. In this role you will be responsible for maintaining mechanical services, building infrastructure and non-medical equipment, obtaining quotes for mechanical repairs and where appropriate supervising contractors.
Some of the key duties and responsibilities include:
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Perform inspections, preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical services and nonmedical equipment.
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Perform routine inspection on plant items
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Participate in quotes for goods and services, evaluate and recommend continued improvements, liaise and supervise contractors and other staff working on site
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Operate the computerised BAS system.
About you
To be successful in this role you will possess:
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Completion of relevant trade and/or relevant experience.
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Current unrestricted Victorian Drivers Licence.
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Ability to work as a part of a team environment.
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Experience in some or all of the following (desirable but not essential): mechanical services within a hospital environment, air conditioning, building automation systems, steam reticulation and fixtures, medical gases, engineering tools, welding, and general building maintenance.
Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role, and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.
About Eastern Health
Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.
Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.
This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.
What we offer
Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!
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Mentor and Shadowing program
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Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
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Study and professional development leave
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Friendly and supportive teams
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Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
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Fitness passport for work-life balance
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Employee assistance program accessible to you and your loved ones
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Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
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Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
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Access to private health insurance offers
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Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
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Cafes at all our hospitals
Next steps
Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference and are eligible to work in Australia. We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates. If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.
Good to know
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We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
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We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
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As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
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Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
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Advertising may end before the closing date.
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We do not accept recruitment agency applications.
Contact Person: Andrew Ferlazzo
Contact Number: 0466 655 117
Contact Email: Andrew.Ferlazzo@easternhealth.org.au
Job Posting End Date: Sunday 26 July 2026
Need help submitting your application?
Contact the Hiring Manager listed in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (option 1) for support.
Our Values in Action
Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day